How to Conduct a Workplace Harassment, Bullying & Violence Investigations Training

Topics

• Comparison of a formal and informal investigation process
• Discussion about if and when an investigation is required
• Sample interview questions provided for the target, the accused and witnesses
• Planning for the investigation
• Legal issues surrounding an investigation such as confidentiality, defamation of character, and false imprisonment
• Review of what constitutes a witness
• Examples of appropriate and inappropriate documentation and why it is critical
• The importance of documentation of each interviewee
• List of criteria to determine credibility of those interviewed
• Specific details regarding how to corroborate evidence
• The role of the investigator in forming an opinion following the investigation
• He said/she said
• The critical importance of an investigative report
• How to follow-up with the target, accused, and the organization
• The elements of an investigative report to minimize liability