Build a workplace investigation program that protects your organization and strengthens employee trust. Use transparent processes that support fair, consistent investigations and position you as a reliable resource during sensitive workplace situations.

Pinpoint the goals of each investigation by aligning with company policies, legal standards, and workplace values. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of formal investigations to ensure every action supports fairness, accountability, and long-term organizational health.

Assess the need for an investigation and act decisively by setting clear objectives and building a structured plan. Drive the process forward with confidence, ensuring timely responses, procedural consistency, and thorough documentation at every stage.

Lead structured interviews, collect detailed statements, and compile critical data using reliable, unbiased techniques. Uphold confidentiality, reinforce professionalism, and maintain trust while capturing accurate information that supports well-informed and defensible outcomes.

Present findings with clarity and confidence, offering practical, well-supported recommendations that resolve issues and minimize future risk. Help leaders implement corrective actions that strengthen workplace culture, ensure compliance, and uphold organizational values.

Apply SHRM's seven-step workplace investigation program through a realistic case study. Use hands-on experience to sharpen your approach to planning, interviewing, analyzing, and reporting with peer support and expert guidance.