Effective Investigations into Allegations of Harassment, Discrimination, or Workplace Misconduct
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When allegations of harassment, discrimination, or other workplace misconduct occur, an effective workplace investigation is an essential tool for uncovering violations to your company's policies and expectations. This is a needed first step to identify ways to improve your workplace culture, demonstrate care and value of your employees and their working conditions, to prevent reoccurring problems, and to meet legal obligations. HR professionals are often responsible for this crucial function, and this session will provide a good foundational understanding for what is required of an effective workplace investigation.
Learning Objectives:
- Identifying Triggers that Require Investigation.
- Investigation Preparation.
- Fact Gathering.
- Investigation Outcomes.
- Post Investigation Actions
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Lisa McConnell
Lisa McConnell is a human resource professional with over 20 years of experience in HR management primarily focused on employee relations, legal compliance, training, and workplace investigations. She is a Senior Certified Professional with SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) and is also an MD-110 certified EEO investigator. Lisa has worked in roles ranging from an HR department of one to leading a team of over 30 HR professionals. Her HR experience spans industries from healthcare, call centers, construction, manufacturing, distribution and retail to the federal sector, and she has a passion for training!