
Interviewing Complainants, Witnesses, and the Subject: Techniques That Get to the Truth
Episode Summary: In this episode, we break down the art and science of investigation interviews. Topics include: Structuring interviews for complainants, witnesses, and the accused Using open-ended q...
20 Huhti 13min

When Complaints Follow Accountability: The Weaponization of Workplace Investigations
In this episode, we explore a tricky and sensitive area of Employee Relations: when complaints appear immediately after performance management or discipline. Sometimes employees file complaints not be...
6 Huhti 9min

When Complaints Hit Your Desk: The First 24 Hours of an Employee Relations Investigation
In this episode, we explore what happens when complaints appear immediately after performance feedback or disciplinary action. Learn why employees sometimes use complaints defensively, how HR can obje...
23 Maalis 15min

FMLA Violations: How Good Intentions Turn Into Federal Investigations
Episode Description: FMLA complaints rarely begin with bad intent—but they often end in costly investigations. In this episode, we explore how FMLA investigations actually start, the most common emplo...
2 Maalis 11min

Documentation That Holds Up Under Scrutiny
The HR Investigations Podcast Episode Summary Bad documentation can destroy even the strongest investigation outcome. In this episode, we explore why documentation is the backbone of any HR investigat...
9 Helmi 16min

Call-in Policies, No Call/No Shows & Job Abandonment
Attendance policies don’t fail investigations—enforcement does. In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, we take a closer look at call-in policies, no-call/no-shows, and job abandonment—three...
2 Helmi 17min

Attendance Is the First Red Flag
Attendance Is the First Red Flag Episode Description: Attendance problems rarely start with a termination—but they almost always end with one if ignored. In this episode of The HR Investigations Podca...
26 Tammi 19min

When a Subject Requests an Attorney: Handling HR Investigations Legally and Professionally
Episode Title: When a Subject Requests an Attorney: Handling HR Investigations Legally and Professionally Episode Summary: What should you do when a subject in an HR investigation says, “I want to hav...
3 Marras 202517min



















