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Ponder this: How much does it cost to lose them?

Imagine that you arrive at work one morning to the evidence of a burglary. A brand-new desktop computer has disappeared from an employee’s desk. You call the building security office and the police. Then you launch your own investigation. You are determined to find out how this happened and who is responsible. You will not rest until the case is solved. And you immediately increase security measures—no more property will be lost.

Now think about the last time one of your most talented employees was stolen by the competition or just walked out your door. What kind of investigation did you launch? What measures did you implement to prevent it from happening again? Maybe the ...

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