Professional Standards for a Workplace Investigation is a review of the standards that apply to investigators who conduct workplace investigations process as part of an organization’s system of internal justice and accountability. Each participant will receive an Investigator’s Code of Ethics for use in their organization.This online webinar covers the following key topics:The qualities of a good workplace investigatorThe ethical obligations of a workplace investigatorThe four parts of an investigator’s integrityThe factors that make a workplace investigation ethicalThe concepts of procedural justice in a workplace investigationAreas Covered To learn the personal qualities that a workplace investigator should haveTo understand the ethical obligations an investigator has both to the process and the participants in an investigationTo understand how four key factors comprise an investigator’s integrityTo identify the factors that, when implemented, make a workplace organization ethicalTo learn the principles of procedural justice that are the foundations of the workplace investigations processWho Should Attend Compliance officers, internal auditors, lawyers, investigators, and HR professionals.Why Should You Attend From time to time, an employer will need to investigate formally or informally concerns about an employee’s workplace behavior. If your organization has a hotline and other reporting channels to give employees a way to speak up, this is only half of the equation. The other half is thoroughly addressing and when necessary, fully investigating – allegations once they have been reported.Investigating and resolving an allegation correctly strengthens and protects your organization. A proper investigation gives management needed information and a factual basis on which to make its decisions. It also reinforces both the fairness of the employee discipline process and your commitment to learning about employee concerns.The objectives and scope of investigations vary widely, but its overriding purpose is always to find out the relevant facts. Each investigation may be unique and handled differently, following standard techniques can help you investigate in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner.