With the looming potential of terrorism or other types of violence threatening those in the workplace, it's more important than ever for risk managers to take every precaution to protect workers and customers.

Certainly the intention is to provide a safe work environment and avoid hiring individuals with a predictable propensity for stealing money or assets. To this end, an important part of any safety plan is having a good employment screening strategy.

If the unthinkable happens in an organization, immediate physical injury, property damage or monetary loss could be just the beginning of the repercussions. Actual and punitive damages resulting from a negligent hiring lawsuit can be astronomical.

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