Expenses fraud has probably existed since the the very first expense form was ever created. Perhaps the most topical and burning question in the UK today is how our polititians have had their noses in the expenses trough. I’m surprised everyone’s so surprised and outraged; surely everyone who works in an office or corporate environment knows everyone’s at it.
Only a few months ago, The Chartered Management Institute released a new guide to help combat corruption and fraud in the workplace after it was revealed that 48% of UK offices have suffered fraud – and that’s just the ones we know about.
Apparently there are three problem areas that create fraud-friendly conditions; a lack of internal controls, unclear reporting structures and a “blame culture”. Well, most UK companies must suffer from at least one of those!
So here at The Corporate Gift Company we specialise in providing business gifts and executive incentives that promote achievement and encourage best practice. So what corporate gifts could we suggest to discourage an expenses fiddle here, or a bit of fraud there?
Well, how about our best selling “City Desk Set” ; perfect for making a note of all those expenses and there’s even somewhere to keep the receipts.
Or what about the very popular “Decision Maker Pen Stand” to help you do the right thing!
Or the diverting “Wobble” pen – for those who can’t stay on the straight and narrow.
Just a few ideas! What do you think?
