You know you have family members who you just can't be around you for long because they are liars, but sometimes co-workers can be just like that too! From lying about who stole lunches out of the breakroom fridge to personal purchases using the corporate credit card, these lying co-workers do nothing more than cause unnecessary tension at the workplace and eventually cause good workers to look for employment elsewhere! If you suspect you are being lied to by a co-worker or many co-workers, here's what you do.
Document and gather evidence.
Before you can make an accusation, you must have evidence and proof that the liar is guilty. The day the act happened, time and date, video image(s), conversation with or between others about questionable acts, witnesses who saw the act, financial statements that show someone lied, days the guilty employee was supposedly working, personal days off while participating in act impacting the company, etc. No amount of complaining to Human Resources, managers or supervisors will do much if you have nothing. However, keep in mind they too might deny, lie and cover-up when they are friendly with the lying coworkers. So document what they told you as well like a refusal to believe that what was said was true.
Confront the liars with witnesses present.
You don't act like a lawyer in the courtroom when confronting them but rather you simply ask, "What happened to the lunches that were in the fridge last week? Where are the receipts of those purchases you made using the corporate card? Now where might I find those items?" Liars deny everything, so what you will do next is either share what you know with management or if you are in a leadership role hold a meeting and present evidence. The witnesses, some who might even be a bit bias, will have nothing to do but just stand there. Busted!
Note the consequences.
Was there any action taken for rule-breaking? If not, note your observation and keep it handy for when business owners, presidents, or other significant leaders come to town. You can also send information along with attachments via email prior to their arrival or simply make a phone call.
Plan your future.
When you have observed that management has no intent to investigate a matter, handle a situation, or rather lie too, cover-up, or deny something had occurred, then you escalate the matter. If nothing is being addressed from top leaders, start looking for another place to work. Chances are there is a nest of more corrupt things going on you have yet to uncover. No job is worth putting your good name, health or freedom in jeopardy!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and other books.
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