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Then there’s internal theft — pilferage or embezzlement by employees.

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Konchalski criticized “the rampant pilferage of talent” as “craven” before wishing subscribers continued success.

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"The bigger issue is a pilferage issue and it may not necessarily be around cabin crew," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

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The debate appears to have intensified after a column in the Kenyan newspaper Business Daily noted the “pilferage of African culture over the years, through the use of intellectual property rights.”

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Hotel representatives say the change does not directly save the companies money, even though it will cut down on pilferage, but could help attract and retain guests.

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