Steps to Reduce Deceptive Behavior
To help individuals prone to deception, a Harvard Business Review article suggests these tips:
Engage them> Help the employee feel respected and understand that they have a purpose and value. Alienation and distance lead to antagonistic feelings and behaviors.
Improve workplace culture> It's very unlikely for employees to engage in unethical behavior in an environment where employees are valued and respected and where all are expected to be selfless in their associations with each other and with clients.
Reduce temptation> With processes and procedure that reduce temptation, the employee will be less likely to indulge. Do not give employees more information or tools than they need to complete their job, and keep the workplace under standard surveillance methods.
Set an example> If you set a high moral stance in the organization, employees will see it and can more readily follow.
Surround the employee with ethical coworkers> If you know an employee struggles with ethics, team them up with others who will set an example and motivate them to work cleanly. Peer influence can have great affect.