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Investigations Academy [Albuquerque, NM hosted by NmPELRA]
1701 4th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States
National Hispanic Cultural Center
Thursday, March 6, 2025 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
(MST)
Event Details
Human resources and labor relations professionals are often called upon to conduct workplace investigations in the face of serious and sensitive allegations, from claims of sexual harassment/other discrimination to allegations of workplace misconduct to major ethical questions. Yet few of us have had real training on how to conduct an investigation.
The Investigations Academy offers an opportunity to explore the critical role of employers and supervisors in addressing workplace issues through formal action. It emphasizes the importance of gathering reliable statements, facts, and supporting details—skills that require dedication, fairness, and a deep understanding of how to conduct a thorough, legal investigation. Through engaging exercises and insightful discussions on best practices, attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge, equipping them to lead effective investigations and empower senior leadership with the tools to manage personnel confidently and compliantly.
While not every leader will serve as the lead investigator in an incident, they are responsible for ensuring policies and local/state laws are upheld. By understanding the investigation process, leaders will gain vital insights into the importance of preserving information and handling employee interactions with care and professionalism. The Investigations Academy inspires confidence in tackling workplace challenges with integrity and expertise, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.
This program will explore the investigatory process - from who should conduct the investigation, legal issues to beware of, how to order and structure investigatory interviews, dealing with Garrity issues, and how to generate an end-product that will help your employer resolve what happened and what needs to be done. The program will focus on identifying the key elements of an effective workplace investigation process, and help attendees understand the importance of the process and the consequences if it is not done properly.
Participants will:
- Learn the purpose and importance of a complete and thorough investigation
- Review the key elements of an effective workplace investigation
- Learn the investigatory interview process - who, what, when, where, why and how
- Learn how and what to document
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of supervisor, employee, and union
- Discuss how to determine credibility and analyze investigation result
- Learn the common mistakes and what causes investigations to fail
- Learn the multiple types of investigations
SHRM 5.5 credits
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Human resources and labor relations professionals are often called upon to conduct workplace investigations in the face of serious and sensitive allegations, from claims of sexual harassment/other discrimination to allegations of workplace misconduct to major ethical questions. Yet few of us have had real training on how to conduct an investigation.
The Investigations Academy offers an opportunity to explore the critical role of employers and supervisors in addressing workplace issues through formal action. It emphasizes the importance of gathering reliable statements, facts, and supporting details—skills that require dedication, fairness, and a deep understanding of how to conduct a thorough, legal investigation. Through engaging exercises and insightful discussions on best practices, attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge, equipping them to lead effective investigations and empower senior leadership with the tools to manage personnel confidently and compliantly.
While not every leader will serve as the lead investigator in an incident, they are responsible for ensuring policies and local/state laws are upheld. By understanding the investigation process, leaders will gain vital insights into the importance of preserving information and handling employee interactions with care and professionalism. The Investigations Academy inspires confidence in tackling workplace challenges with integrity and expertise, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.
This program will explore the investigatory process - from who should conduct the investigation, legal issues to beware of, how to order and structure investigatory interviews, dealing with Garrity issues, and how to generate an end-product that will help your employer resolve what happened and what needs to be done. The program will focus on identifying the key elements of an effective workplace investigation process, and help attendees understand the importance of the process and the consequences if it is not done properly.
Participants will:
- Learn the purpose and importance of a complete and thorough investigation
- Review the key elements of an effective workplace investigation
- Learn the investigatory interview process - who, what, when, where, why and how
- Learn how and what to document
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of supervisor, employee, and union
- Discuss how to determine credibility and analyze investigation result
- Learn the common mistakes and what causes investigations to fail
- Learn the multiple types of investigations
SHRM 5.5 credits