Workplace Harassment Prevention: How to Conduct an Internal Harassment and Bullying Investigation 2019

Topics

• Laws that Influence your Investigation
• What Constitutes Harassment?
• Legal Landmines Surrounding Investigations
• Making the Decision to Investigate
• Creating a Successful Roadmap to your Investigation
• What Managers need to know about all Aspects of Handling Harassment Claims
• Interviewing Techniques
• Choosing the Right Investigator
• Evaluating Complainant, Accused, and Witness Credibility
• Conducting Effective Interviews
• Fostering a Perception of Fairness
• Understanding the Perspectives of the Complainant and Accused
• Developing Documentation that will stand-up in a Lawsuit
• Appropriate Handling of Documentation
• Taking Appropriate Action once a Determination has been Made
• Making the Appropriate Determination
• Communicating investigation results with sensitivity and fairness
• Determining corrective actions
• Addressing Rumors and Questions in the Aftermath of an Investigation
• Effectively Handling the Impact on your Employees
• Preventing Retaliation and Future Workplace Misconduct
• Writing a Court-Ready Final Report

Who should Attend

• HR Professionals
• Senior Leadership
• Employees
• Managers & Supervisors
• Compliance Professionals