As an HR investigator, when I contact an HR investigation witness, they often have questions regarding their participation in the investigation. Three HR investigation witness questions are: Do I have to do this? What can I do to prepare? Will people know what I said in my interview? The First HR Investigation Witness Question: Do
There are allegations of harassment against me. Now what? Workplace harassment investigations cause feelings of intimidation and stress. However, barring any criminal act, as the Respondent, the investigation itself is an opportunity for you to share your reality with the investigators so that they can conduct a fair and thorough investigation.  The first step when
Over the course of time in HR, we have seen some interesting waves of mass behaviours. In recent times we have had the #metoo movement. Now we are experiencing the Great Resignation, #thebigquit. What the heck is going on? There are a number of credible studies that support people are leaving their current job in
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I recently facilitated a session of Respectful Workplace Training with a small company. It started when an older employee watched a customer take off a heavy down parka. “Wow, I didn’t realize there was a lady under all that wrapping. With the winter coats I can’t tell what I’m looking at!” The employee thought it
A topic that was hot a few years ago was the aging worker. Newer topics have since bumped the discussion on the aging worker off the front page. But, the aging worker has not disappeared. For me, the topic is very relevant as I “walk a mile” in those shoes. Recently, I have had some
As a workplace investigator, I get asked, “How do you prevent an HR investigation? I have heard many employers and managers say……. “if I had known I was going to have to conduct an investigation, I would have………”. Of course, no employer or manager wants to be in a situation where a workplace investigation is
The words “Diversity and Inclusion” – are regularly mentioned together. After some thought, I realized they are much more multi-faceted than they first appear. One of the most exciting aspects of consulting work is the range of organizations and people I have the pleasure of crossing paths with and learning from. I recently found myself
As an HR professional I advocate looking after your mental health and urge organizations to consider and support employees’ mental health. Sometimes we need to take our own advice. For a couple of weeks I have not been my normal self. As a result, I have not being doing the things that promote good mental
The best-written human resource management (HRM) policy doesn’t do an organization any good if it just sits in a dusty binder on a shelf. HRM policies need guide the organization by supporting their mission, values, strategic direction, and operations. They also need to be kept up to date and should reflect changes in: Legislation Employee
