National Staff Dismissal Register

15 Feb 2008

The National Staff Dismissal Register (NSDR) is an Action Against Business Crime (AABC) initiative to reduce losses attributed to staff dishonesty.

During the past year Hicom has been in discussion with AABC, the Information Commissioners Office and several key retailers to develop a system that meets the requirements of all parties and complies with the Data Protection Act. NSDR in an initiative which will be steered by its member's under the Chairmanship of AABC.

NSDR is complimentary to any other vetting procedures you may already have in place or choose in the future.

The system holds details of individuals who have been dismissed (whether prosecuted or otherwise) or left the company whilst under suspicion of:

 

  • Theft or attempted theft of money, merchandise or property from the Company, it's suppliers, staff or customers.
  • Falsification or forgery of documents.
  • Fraudulent acts resulting in the obtaining or intention of obtaining money, assets, services or information which would otherwise be denied
  • Causing a loss to the company or another party (eg Supplier)
  • Causing damage to Company property.

     

     

    The NSDR is due to launch early next year with a membership which already includes Selfridges and Mothercare and Reed Managed Services.

     

    Source : Action Against Business Crime