In “he-said, she-said” situations, who are you to believe when there are no witnesses available or any other sources of evidence?  This is where credibility assessments come in. A systematic approach to assessing credibility is based on a detailed analysis of several factors in harassment investigations.  In continuation of Part 1 of this blog, here … Assessing Credibility: More than Just a Coin Toss (Part 2) Read More » The post Assessing Credibility: More than Just a Coin Toss (Part 2) appeared first on Strategywise HR ..read more

Harassment investigations are highly nuanced and a challenge to investigate as it often involves the classic “he-said, she-said” scenarios.  In the face of conflicting stories, who are you to believe in the absence of eye witnesses?  How do you conclude what actually happened behind closed doors?    In these cases, it all boils down to an … Assessing credibility: More Than Just A Coin Toss (Part 1) Read More » The post Assessing credibility: More Than Just A Coin Toss (Part 1) appeared first on Strategywise HR ..read more

In continuation of this blog series, here are some more notable cases over the last decade where employers and HR leaders can learn from to truly understand the cost of getting workplace investigations wrong.  In case you missed the first part of this blog series, you can read it here.     Doyle v Zochem Inc … The Cost of Getting it Wrong in Workplace Investigations (Part 2) Read More » The post The Cost of Getting it Wrong in Workplace Investigations (Part 2) appeared first on Strategywise HR ..read more

The cost and time required to conduct a legally defensible workplace investigation can sometimes be a barrier for employers – but what is the cost of getting it wrong?  This is the very question we will explore in this two part blog series by reviewing some real-life cases employers and HR leaders can learn from … The Cost of Getting It Wrong In Workplace Investigations (Part 1) Read More » The post The Cost of Getting It Wrong In Workplace Investigations (Part 1) appeared first on Strategywise HR. The post The Cost of Getting It Wrong In Workplace Investigations (Part 1) appeared first o ..read more

The pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes in the workplace over the past 3 years.  Changes in the way work is done, the way people interact, the work environment and the ever changing regulations that applied.    After 3 years, the COVID-19 situation is finally easing, yet, employers continue to grapple with the HR challenges caused … Workplace Assessments: The Lens to Improving Culture Post-Pandemic Read More » The post Workplace Assessments: The Lens to Improving Culture Post-Pandemic appeared first on Strategywise HR. The post Workplace Assessments: The Lens t ..read more

So, the results are in, the investigation is now complete – but as an employer or HR leader, your work is not yet done.  In fact, the real work to restore the workplace is just beginning.  This is the final installment of our 3 part blog series on the steps and what to consider in … The Investigation is complete, so what now? Read More » The post The Investigation is complete, so what now? appeared first on Strategywise HR. The post The Investigation is complete, so what now? appeared first on Strategywise HR ..read more

In continuation from Part 1 of our blog series on how best to approach harassment complaints, we will now focus on stage 2 of the process as we examine how best to conduct a fair and thorough investigation, following a workplace complaint.      Procedural fairness In every investigation, there are usually 2 or more … Ensuring Fairness and Thoroughness in Harassment Investigations Read More » The post Ensuring Fairness and Thoroughness in Harassment Investigations appeared first on Strategywise HR. The post Ensuring Fairness and Thoroughness in Harassment Investigations appeared ..read more

One, don’t panic. Two, don’t pre-judge or make assumptions. Three, take it seriously. These days, allegations of “harassment” or “bullying” can make people tense up very quickly.  Understandably so as reputations are at stake and missteps can be costly – like, in the landmark case of Boucher v. Walmart Canada Corp where the retailer was … You’ve Got a Harassment Complaint, so what now? Read More » The post You’ve Got a Harassment Complaint, so what now? appeared first on Strategywise HR. The post You’ve Got a Harassment Complaint, so what now? appeared first on Strategywise HR ..read more

The cost and time required to conduct a legally defensible workplace investigation can sometimes be a barrier for employers – but what is the cost of getting it wrong?  This is the very question we will explore in this two part blog series by reviewing some real-life cases employers and HR leaders can learn from … The Cost of Getting It Wrong In Workplace Investigations (Part 1) Read More » The post The Cost of Getting It Wrong In Workplace Investigations (Part 1) appeared first on Strategywise HR ..read more

The pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes in the workplace over the past 3 years.  Changes in the way work is done, the way people interact, the work environment and the ever changing regulations that applied.    After 3 years, the COVID-19 situation is finally easing, yet, employers continue to grapple with the HR challenges caused … Workplace Assessments: The Lens to Improving Culture Post-Pandemic Read More » The post Workplace Assessments: The Lens to Improving Culture Post-Pandemic appeared first on Strategywise HR ..read more