Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

Audience:
Supervisors, Managers, and Human Resources Professionals.

Description:
If you are a Human Resources professional or someone who conducts workplace investigations into complaints of harassment, bullying, discrimination, or retaliation, you are likely equipped with a strong anti-harassment policy designed to reduce or eliminate claims of harassment and discrimination in your workplace. The strength of an employer’s defense comes from its complaint resolution process and the effectiveness of its internal investigations into the complaints it receives. Being able to recognize a complaint that warrants an investigation is critical, as is the ability to investigate complaints in a timely, effective, and meaningful manner. You don’t have to be Columbo, Inspector Clouseau, or a private investigator to investigate, but there are certain things you need to know to investigate correctly. Join us for this informative discussion as we learn how to address and investigate complaints of harassment and discrimination.

Join us for this informative discussion as we learn how to address and investigate complaints of harassment and discrimination.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss levels of employer risk, employee reporting obligations, and what constitutes a “complaint” that needs to be investigated.
• Review the process for how to conduct an investigation from start to finish.
• Explore whether to record, when to use administrative leave, where to keep investigation documentation, what instructions to give, and more.

Participant Expectations:

• This is an interactive learning session designed to encourage participation, discussion, and the exchange of ideas.
• Rather than relying on a traditional slide presentation, this training will be facilitated through guided conversation, real-world examples, and group dialogue.
• Must attend the training in its entirety to receive credit.
• This event will not be recorded, and recording is not permitted.

Registration:

• Participants must register in advance.
• Cancellation is required at least 2 business days before the training date. A $50 no-show fee will be billed if cancellation notice is not received at least 2 days before each session.

Presenter:

Jennifer Bouman-Steagall – Red Kite Employment Law founder.  Jennifer is a Change Catalyst, a Dynamic Storyteller, and a trusted Leadership Business Partner. She also happens to be an experienced Employer Defender (the non-soul-crushing kind) with over 25 years of experience representing and working closely with Pacific Northwest employers. Through her informative and memorable programs, Jennifer engages, motivates, and empowers organizations to improve their team communication, leadership skill development, and employee engagement levels as a means to creating great places to work. Sharing her passion and experience with audiences, Jennifer inspires them to learn, reflect, and laugh as they look forward to the future.