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Many different problems can lead an employer to start an investigation, and not every
investigation necessarily fits the popular profile of interrogations, witnesses under harsh lights,
and long, drawn-out detective work. Here are some common reasons why companies
investigate employees or situations:
1. attitude problems
2. substance abuse
3. discrimination complaints
4. harassment complaints
5. threats against others
6. vandalism and other sabotage
7. violations of work rules
8. safety problems
9. workplace theft
MOBBING
Finding out the existence of prolonged harassing conduct towards employees or
partners
COUNTER-ESPIONAGE
Collecting pieces of evidence proving infringement of industrial secrets and know-
how.
ANTI-SABOTAGE
Proving that attempts at damaging plants and products have been taken, thus being
detrimental to the corporate image of the enterprise.
COUNTERFEITING
Finding out counterfeiting and forgery and, possibly, tracing the counterfeited
products and the authors of the crime.
PRE-RECRUITMENT INQUIRIES
Assessment of the reliability of a candidate for recruitment’s CV. Drafting a
psychological profile of the candidate.
CUSTOMER “INCOGNITO”
Investigation carried out by our special agents as customers incognito, in order to
assess the quality of services in shops, outlets, etc.
INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION
Investigation carried out abroad by our mother-tongue agents or our network
correspondents in situ.
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