Employee Monitoring | Observation by Düsseldorf Detectives

The Aaden Business Detective Agency Düsseldorf specializes in covert observation, particularly employee monitoring. With its team of specialized Düsseldorf detectives, Aaden can use the investigative tool of observation (from Latin observare, meaning “to watch”) to collect legally admissible evidence in cases of initial suspicion and resolve even difficult situations: +49 211 9874 011-0.

Corporate Espionage by Employees

There are numerous indications that make employee observation by our Düsseldorf business detectives necessary, varying only slightly by industry. Nationwide, employees cause annual damages exceeding four billion euros (2012) to their employers. They exploit their knowledge of the company to share trade secrets with competitors or make sensitive data accessible online. Disloyal employees often bypass even the best security measures, either through intentional misuse or negligent handling of trade secrets and security standards. Stopping such behavior is a core responsibility of the Aaden Business Detective Agency Düsseldorf.

Fraud and Theft | Employee Audits by Aaden Detectives Düsseldorf

In addition to the threat of confidential information being leaked by employees, another major concern for companies is employees enriching themselves at the employer’s expense or gaining personal advantages. From theft of office supplies and merchandise to falsified timesheets and unauthorized secondary employment during claimed illness, employees increasingly act unscrupulously, often dismissing these actions as “minor offenses.”

To minimize damages and demonstrate the consequences of misconduct to other staff, even the slightest suspicion should prompt contact with our Düsseldorf detectives. Our investigators can document offenses through observation and, in special cases, conduct employee infiltration (inclusion solutions) to research the daily activities of the suspected employee in detail. For a non-binding consultation, contact our Düsseldorf detectives: +49 211 9874 011-0.

Selection | Proportionality of Measures

During an observation, a trained detective must selectively judge which activities are relevant to the suspicion and which can be disregarded. For example, whether a person eats peas or beans with potatoes is usually irrelevant. However, whether someone with a supposed shoulder injury lifts a heavy marble slab is highly relevant. The key is to separate the significant from the insignificant and not document every personal detail simply to provide the client with a “complete” report. An observer who fails to do so not only infringes on the target’s personal rights but also risks being noticed.

Principle: The proportionality of measures must always be maintained.