Scope creep is an all-too-common, pernicious issue that can significantly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of workplace investigations. Defined as the uncontrolled expansion of an investigation’s focus, scope creep often leads to blown budgets,...
A significant shift is on the horizon for the workforce in 2024, as Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) is projected to surpass Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964). While this convergence of generations presents an opportunity to strengthen...
Proper workplace investigations are essential to establishing a safe and welcoming work environment. However, these investigations are often complex in nature and involve navigating potentially sensitive topics. The possibility for errors to occur is present in every...
When you get a complaint in the workplace of harassment or someone is accusing someone else of creating a hostile work environment, it is often easy to look at the parties involved and decide the complaint is not valid because it is a known fact they do not get along...
Bullying is often thought about as an issue that impacts children in school. However, we are in an era where more attention is being paid to workplace bullying. Investigation of these claims should be elevated to the same levels as which we investigate claims of...
In the past, we have discussed why open-ended questions help us conduct more effective internal investigations when there are allegations of discrimination or harassment. To ensure the investigation is as thorough as possible, you’ll also need to focus on asking...
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