Workplace theft imperils productivity

One of the most widespread workplace issues is theft.

Larceny, corruption, and cooking the books are so commonplace, that they are almost the expected. These kinds of shenanigans are helping lead us to a place of continual distrust – we don’t trust government, we don’t trust business, we don’t even trust churches – all because others have stolen and we suspect that everyone is too.

This lack of trust leads to inordinate reporting, audits and mindless double-checks. It slows productivity and displaces the air in a workplace with one that reeks of suspicion.

How do we – as Red Letter Believers – turn things around?

First, we need to set the table of excellence. “And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.” Col 3.17

And we need to quit compromising.

We should be prompt with our time reporting, accurate with our statistics and honest with our billing. It’s never right to get things the wrong way.

Here is another discussion.

What is your impression on workplace theft? What do you see around you? What do you see in your own life?