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We have a strong employee honesty program in place at Sysco to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered a co-worker stealing product or money?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Loss prevention initiatives are crucial in the retail sector. Although shrinkage is a common factor when fiscally projecting, every brick and mortar tries its best to prevent it. Not only do they want insights into your integrity, but they are also equally concerned if you would handle such a situation without compromising the integrity of their brand or presenting any further complications or legal challenges. Discuss with the interviewer how you would handle a situation surrounding employee theft with grace and discretion while respecting the chain of command and complying with the human resource's code of conduct. Be sure to avoid sounding self-righteous in your answer. Be diplomatic and refer to company protocol in such situations.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"My reaction to employee theft would differ if I were a retail associate or a retail manager. If I were a manager and caught an employee stealing, I would terminate them immediately. If I were an associate, I would report the incident according to company protocol. I would avoid approaching the employee as I would not want to make it a personal issue."
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I value honesty, so if I saw a co-worker stealing, I would immediately tell my manager. Do you have a process in place for reporting these types of situations?"
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If I had discovered that a co-worker was stealing products or money from the company, I would directly report the situation to the manager in charge.
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Good! It seems you value honesty, which the interviewer will appreciate.
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Report it to my direct supervisor.
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Good!
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