Moving Forward Following He Said/She Said Cases

Moving Forward Following He Said/She Said Cases

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...
Virtual Investigation Checklist

Virtual Investigation Checklist

Over the last year, the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way workplaces operate. Consequently, the way workplace investigations are conducted has changed as well with many being conducted virtually. As an investigator, this means that you may need to...
Common “Virtual” Workplace Investigation Mistakes

Common “Virtual” Workplace Investigation Mistakes

In the United States, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way many businesses operate by forcing them to transition to a virtual workforce. Many experts believe that this temporary shift will become a permanent one, even after the economy re-opens. Having...
Factors To Consider When Using Internal Investigators

Factors To Consider When Using Internal Investigators

When choosing an investigator or team to look into alleged workplace misconduct, organizations must determine whether to use internal resources or to bring in third party investigators from outside the company.When using internal personnel to conduct interviews,...
Making Credibility Determinations in Workplace Investigations

Making Credibility Determinations in Workplace Investigations

In some employee misconduct allegations, the facts are clear and undisputed. However, in others, the outcome hinges on how credible the investigator feels the complainant and/or witnesses are. When one person’s statements contradict or simply don’t align with what...