A significant number of Britons have admitted that they have committed fraud in the workplace, it has been reported.
In research carried out by GlobalExpense, it was revealed that one in five members of staff state they have exaggerated an expense claim submitted to their employer, in news that could interest those searching for low-cost business insurance cover.
Overall, it was reported that about four million Britons - which may include those working for small businesses - can currently file for expenses, with the average claim standing at £14, Personnel Today reports.
David Vine, managing director of GlobalExpense, claimed that as Britain falls deeper into a period of recession and consumers feel the pinch of the credit crunch on their finances "more employees are being tempted to fiddle their expenses".
"Companies and organisations need to take this issue more seriously and put more effective controls in place," he added.
However, it was indicated that 95 per cent of respondents claim their employer has never questioned or rejected an expense claim on the grounds of it being too costly.
Regardless, it could be possible such cases of fraud effect firms' ability to keep up with various financial commitments, which could include business insurance payments.
Meanwhile, Lyn Witheridge, chief executive of the Andrea Adams Trust, recently claimed businesses must take steps to eradicate bullying in the workplace.
