Conducting a Workplace Investigation

Description

This workshop is recommended for people leaders, human resources or labour relations practitioners who conduct investigations in their institutions. Every workplace investigation will be distinctive in its facts and circumstances; however, your organization should follow general guidelines and principles to mitigate damage and protect positive workplace relationships. Investigations play an essential role in addressing misconduct in the workplace. A clear investigation process ensures your employees know that you will treat all employees fairly. If conducted properly, investigations can help protect the institution's interests by appropriately identifying and responding to misconduct in a fair and unbiased manner. 

The workshop will be highly interactive, incorporating both theory and hands-on practice in conducting an investigation. 

WORKSHOP GOAL

Participants will be able to conduct a fair and objective investigation, following a standardized process. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

• Understand when investigations are necessary and when other approaches may be more suitable. 
• Adhere to the duty of fairness, navigate rules of evidence, and move beyond "he said, she said." 
• Master active listening, interview strategies, and crafting questions. 
• Write a report that documents the findings. 
• Use credibility assessments and statement analysis. 
• Ensure an unbiased investigation process.

*Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a copy of the PSEA’s Fact-finding and Investigation Toolkit - prepared in collaboration with Harris & Co. Facilitator: Katie Cobban, PSEA Executive Director, Legal and Sector Services