1. Workplace Investigations: A Critical Undertaking
Presented by:
Steve W. Hodges, SHRM-SCP/SPHR/CHHR
April 21, 2016

2. Welcome & Overview
What’s your experience been?

3. Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, you should be able to:
Articulate the benefits to be gained from conducting a successful workplace investigation.
Identify and speak to mistakes that are commonly made when conducting workplace investigations.
Undertake a workplace investigation using a structured step-by-step process.

4. Benefits of an Effective Investigation
Ascertain Facts of the Situation
Addressing Employee Problems Early
Reinforcing Effective Company Policies

5. Benefits of an Effective Investigation
Encourage Involvement and Communication
Limit or Influence Bad Publicity
Protection from Lawsuits

6. Investigative Mistakes…
Not Undertaking an Investigation
Waiting Too Long
Lack of Consistent Practice
Retaliatory Behaviors and Communications
Not Being Comprehensive in Your Approach

7. Investigative Mistakes…
Undermining Confidentiality
Failure to be Objective
Intimidating Interview Tactics
Breaching Privacy of those Under Investigation

8. Case Study: The Southern Gentleman CEO
You’re the HR Director at a small business in rural Nebraska
Over a period of three months, you begin to receive complaints from staff and leaders that the CEO, who moved from Alabama for the job a year ago, is making suggestive comments and engaging in unwanted physical contacts.
What do you do?

9. Steps to an Effective Investigation
Deciding When to Investigate
Acting Immediately, if Necessary
Selecting the Right Investigator
Organize the Investigation
Conduct Interviews

10. 10 Steps to an Effective Investigation
Collect and Validate Documents and Other Evidence
Determine Appropriate Action Steps and Execute
Document the You Actvities
Follow-Up as Necessary

11. Reasons for Workplace Investigations
Discrimination
Harassment
Workplace Theft
Threats and Violence
Drug and Alcohol Use

12. Questions & Discussion
Thank you for your attention… Steve W. Hodges, Principal Consultant S Bar A Consulting, LLC Your HR Solutions Provider 5317 East Four Mile Road, Cheyenne, WY (307)