Workplace Investigations Uncovered: Best Practices and Strategies

In today's highly scrutinized work environment, the repercussions of workplace harassment extend beyond immediate concerns, impacting an employer's reputation and financial standing. Even incidents occurring outside the workplace can have profound effects. When harassment complaints arise, a thorough and well-conducted investigation is essential, as courts have ruled that failure to investigate equates to discrimination.

This 60-minute webinar equips HR professionals with the necessary tools to conduct comprehensive workplace investigations. Attendees will learn a step-by-step process to ensure investigations are methodical, sound, and thorough. Despite HR's specialized training and superior interpersonal skills, many professionals often conduct investigations without a specific methodology. This session bridges that gap, providing valuable insights and methodologies. This webinar aims to enhance your investigative skills, ensuring your company remains compliant and protected.

Join us for an insightful session that empowers HR professionals to manage workplace investigations with confidence and precision.
 

• Employer Obligations: Understanding the legal and ethical responsibilities to conduct thorough investigations.
• 9 Essential Steps: A detailed guide to ensure comprehensive and effective workplace investigations.
• Avoiding Common Errors: Strategies to prevent typical mistakes in handling employee complaints.
• Choosing the Right Investigator: Critical factors in selecting the most suitable person to lead investigations.
• Essential Related Topics: Key issues and considerations every HR professional should be aware of.

Melveen Stevenson is the CEO and founder of M.S. Elemental, LLC, a human resources and business advisory firm. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching.

Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups.

Over the last 20 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products. She has spent most of her career in California, and has expertise in the state’s complicated employment regulations.

Melveen is certified through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (SPHR).  She is also a faculty member at California State University-Dominguez Hills.