When it comes to professional development for administrators and human resources professionals, few are more vital and consequential than investigation and discipline training. We understand that. Which is why we have designed a comprehensive professional development program centered around teaching best practices for conducting workplace investigations and making disciplinary decisions.  Overall, this training will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct investigations appropriately and effectively and to manage employee discipline in a consistent and compliant manner

This training can be done virtually or in-person and includes numerous real-life examples, role-playing exercises, and group participation to cement these principles in an entertaining and effective way.

Professional development on employee investigations and discipline typically includes the following key components:

• Legal and Policy Framework: Understanding the legal and policy framework for employee investigations and discipline is critical for ensuring that investigations are conducted in a compliant and defensible manner. This will include reviewing relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to fully understand what the law requires as you navigate the investigatory process..

• Investigation Techniques: Few pieces of the disciplinary process are more important than the investigation. Developing exceptional and sound investigation techniques is essential  in ensuring that your investigations are conducted effectively, fairly, and appropriately. You will learn best practices on gathering and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing written reports.

• Disciplinary Processes: Disciplinary processes are an important part of managing employee conduct and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You will learn about the range of disciplinary actions that can be taken, the steps involved in each process, and the criteria for determining appropriate disciplinary action.

• Ethical Considerations: Ethical considerations are an important part of employee investigations and discipline. You will learn issues such as confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and the importance of maintaining an impartial and objective approach.

• Documentation and Record Keeping: Documenting and keeping accurate records of employee investigations and discipline is critical for legal compliance and for ensuring consistency in decision-making. You will learn best practices for documenting investigations and disciplinary actions, including appropriate record keeping techniques.