As an HR professional or business owner, you may be required at some point to conduct an internal investigation related to allegations of workplace harassment, discrimination or some other form of financial or personal misconduct. Without proper training, having to conduct such an investigation can be a scary and, frankly, legally risky exercise. For that reason, I am pleased to announce that Connect To HR, LLC will be teaching the “Internal Investigations Certificate Program” in Emeryville on March 16, 2015.
This intensive, 3-day program will provide you with a thorough foundation in internal investigations. You will learn how to properly conduct internal investigations to minimize legal liability and to reduce employee complaints.
The program is packed with practical tools, tips, and techniques to improve your investigative skills and boost your confidence in handling sensitive and complex employee issues. You will learn the legal obligations requiring employers to conduct internal investigations, as well as how to:
• Gather documentary and physical evidence prior to interviewing witnesses
• Establish a chain of custody and a confidential retention process
• Prepare questions for witness interviews and select appropriate interviewing locations
• Use a standard format for documenting investigative findings
• Handle disciplinary action and terminations to avoid stepping on legal landmines (best practices)
The time to learn how to properly conduct an internal investigation is BEFORE you have to do one! Sign up for the Internal Investigations Certificate Program today. For more information and to sign up, go to http://HRTrainingCenter.com/showSEMDetails.asp?TCID=1003554.