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The Perils of Turning a Blind Eye to Workplace Harassment
Five former employees allege Edmonton construction firm ignored sexual misconduct in ‘poisoned’ workplace | CBC News This is the latest cautionary tale for Alberta employers. Workplace harassment and violence can be insidious, often impacting employees who are afraid to speak up for fear of job loss, embarrassment, or other retaliation. By the time the organization READ MORE
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Fostering a Just Culture in the Workplace: Building Trust and Accountability
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are placing increasing emphasis on cultivating a just culture in the workplace. A just culture is an environment where employees feel safe to speak up, take responsibility for their actions, and where fairness and accountability prevail. It is a framework that seeks to balance the need for learning READ MORE
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Trauma-Informed Interviewing for Lawyers and Human Resources
Workplace investigations into incidents or complaints require a delicate and sensitive approach, especially when dealing with individuals who have experienced trauma. Trauma-informed interviewing techniques can significantly impact the outcomes of these investigations by fostering a safe and supportive environment for all parties involved. In this article, we will explore the importance of trauma-informed interviewing in READ MORE
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Healthcare-Specific Investigation FAQs
Before you dive into a healthcare investigation, it’s imperative that you take a step back and consider the following: Is a formal investigation necessary or are there other ways to triage the complaint? – Not every complaint requires a formal investigation. Some complaints are better characterized as concerns which can be addressed informally such as READ MORE
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High-Conflict Workplaces
What are high conflict work environments? High conflict work environments are those characterized by persistent, escalating, and often extreme harassment, bullying, and intimidation. This may be caused by one individual or group of employees who repeatedly undermine working relationships usually resulting in a toxic work environment with an ensuing impact on productivity and results. In READ MORE
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Workplace Investigation Report Writing
Writing reports is often the most time-consuming and laborious part of an investigation. If you struggle in writing reports join us to learn some ways to structure your reports, what to include in your reports and, importantly, how to write your report in a Freedom of Information environment. Who this course is for? Length: 2 READ MORE
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Credibility Assessments for Workplace Investigations
Gone are the days of looking at someone involved in an investigation and deciding they’re credible because of the way they dress, the way they shook your hand or how they answer questions. Credibility assessment is likely the single most difficult aspect of an investigation. In this presentation you will learn how Canadian courts ask READ MORE
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Interviewing Tip, Tricks and Techniques
Interviews are one of the most important components of an investigation. This course will outline ‘what an interview is’ and explain how if differs from a ‘cross examination’ or ‘interrogation’. Instructors will discuss how courts have suggested interviews should take place but will also teach some practical tips and tricks that will better assist you READ MORE
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Administrative Law for Investigators
In this presentation instructors will discuss the basic principles of Fundamental Justice and how to apply them in an investigation to ensure your investigations are properly conducted. Topics include the Right to Know, The Right to Respond and the Right to Reasons. Who this course is for? Length: 2 hours Where: This presentation will take READ MORE
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Workplace Investigation Fundamentals
Based around a complex and real-world scenario that is provided in advance; this course explains how to investigate from intake through to report completion. Participants will learn what an investigation is and, just importantly, what an investigation is not. Instructors will help you to become familiar with the theory and case law behind each stage READ MORE
