Question Would it be considered unethical to anonymously report my suspicion that several co-workers are stealing from customers and the company I work for by suggesting the company conduct an investigation into the practices of their employees to determine whether or not this is actually occurring? I ask this because I highly suspect this is the case where I work. Should I simply turn a blind eye? My internal conflict regarding this situation is that almost no one likes the company and the clientele they work for, which is in part, why I believe some employees feel they are justified in indulging their greed by stealing from both company & client. I mention 'greed' because I suppose this is why I feel compelled to report my suspicions. So many of my co-workers behave abusively to one another because of their greed and I suppose I feel that these nasty, greedy individuals deserve to be called on their unethical behaviour, but once again, I wonder if it is up to me to be the one to see to it that they receive their instant karma. In addition, their behaviour negatviely impacts the entire work environment. For instance, the company, because they are losing money,(yet are too stupid to realize why they are really losing, what I estimate is 100s of thousands of dollars per year from this employee theft, in my department alone,) bottom line on essentials of service and products, which ultimately threatens job security. Pls. help.

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August 25, 2011