Workplace investigations go well beyond harassment complaints. Theft, safety or OSHA issues, retaliation, vandalism, off-the-clock work, substance abuse and social media or policy violations can all call for one, and HR, management or an outside investigator may need to lead it.
This 90-minute workplace investigation training treats investigating as both a science and an art: getting the technical steps right to limit liability, and building rapport in a safe setting with stressed interviewees. You'll learn when a formal investigation is needed, how to plan it, when to involve legal counsel, what evidence to gather and how to handle searches of desks, computers, phones or lockers.
The session also covers documentation, uncooperative parties, credibility and writing a final report.
Employers have a duty to investigate, and experience alone is not enough; investigators need training in the process. A trained investigator helps show a court or agency that the organization is committed to preventing harassment, and supports a fair and impartial process that protects employees and the business.
This session suits HR vice presidents, directors, managers and generalists, risk management directors, managers, supervisors, team leads and HR consultants.
Employers have a duty to investigate, and experience alone is not enough; investigators need training in the process. A trained investigator helps show a court or agency that the organization is committed to preventing harassment, and supports a fair and impartial process that protects employees and the business.
This session suits HR vice presidents, directors, managers and generalists, risk management directors, managers, supervisors, team leads and HR consultants.
Dr. Susan Strauss
Dr. Susan Strauss is a national and international speaker, trainer and consultant. Her specialty areas include management/leadership development, organization development, communication, and harassment and bullying. She is an expert witness for discrimination and harassment lawsuits. She trains and consults with business, education, healthcare, law, and government organizations from both the public and private sector. Dr. Strauss has authored over 30 book chapters, books, and articles in professional journals. She has been featured on 20/20, CBS Evening News, and other television and radio programs as well as interviewed for newspaper and journal articles. She has her doctorate in organizational leadership, is …
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