Appraising Credibility, Reaching Conclusions and Writing an Investigative Report: A Critical Step to Minimize Liability

Why Should You Attend:

This webinar will discuss the intricacies of writing the critical final report of your investigation that may be discoverable if an employee files a formal charge with the EEOC or your state’s human rights department, or if you are sued.

A number of critical actions are required as part of your investigation. These include determining credibility of each interviewee, corroborating evidence and reaching a conclusion. The report is necessary in helping you determine credibility and corroborate evidence because it memorializes the complaint and the investigative process.

In order to write a thorough report, investigators must make a decision as to whether the investigated misconduct was a violation of any laws or policies and present these findings in an objective, accurate and concise manner. An in-depth comprehensive investigative report memorializes the investigation, and can be evidence that an investigation actually occurred to minimize your liability.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Discuss the critical elements of an investigative report
• List frequently missing elements from reports
• Appraise credibility of each interviewee
• Describe how to reach conclusions
• List required follow-up actions

Who Will Benefit:

• Human resources professionals
• Generalists
• Mangers
• Directors
• Those tasked with investigations
• Investigator
• Inspector
• HR Auditors
• HR Compliance Managers

Instructor Profile:

Susan Strauss is a national and international speaker, trainer, consultant and a recognized expert on workplace and school harassment and bullying. She conducts harassment and bullying investigations and functions as an expert witness in harassment and bullying lawsuits. Her clients are from business, education, healthcare, law, and government organizations from both the public and private sector.

Dr. Strauss has conducted research, written over 30 books, book chapters, and journal articles on harassment, bullying, and related topics. She has been featured on 20/20, CBS Evening News and other television and radio programs as well as interviewed for newspaper and journal articles such as Harvard Education Newsletter, Lawyers Weekly, and the Times of London.

She is the recipient of the Excellence in Educational Equity Award from the Minnesota Department of Education for her work in sexual harassment in education. She has spoken about sexual harassment at international conferences in Botswana, Egypt, Thailand, and the U.S. She consulted with the Israeli Ministry of Education, as well as with educators from Israel, England, Australia, St. Martin, Bali, Beirut, and Canada. She traveled to Poland and conducted research on sex discrimination and sexual harassment in Polish workplaces with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights.

Dr. Strauss has a doctorate in organizational leadership. She is a registered nurse, has a bachelor’s degree in human services and counseling, a master’s degree in community health, and professional certificate in training and development. She has been involved in the harassment and bullying arena since 1985.

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