The HR Investigations Podcast3 Mar 2025

The Digital Edge in HR: How Software Transforms Internal Investigations

In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey and special guest, Deb Muller, Founder & CEO of employee relations case management software solution, HR Acuity, discuss the evolution of employee relations and investigations in the digital age. Deb Muller shares proactive approaches, emphasizing the importance of using technology to prevent incidents and improve employee relations. Deb shared her experience of working in a time when employee relations was not a strategic function, and how the landscape has changed with the increasing importance of centralized employee relations teams.

Key topics:

Examining the digital age of employee relations
KPIs for workplace improvement
- Discussing the need for predictive indicators and the use of data to demonstrate the impact of employee relations on cost savings.
- Discussing the importance of trust in the workplace, noting that employees who had experienced an investigation and resolution were more likely to recommend their company as a place to work.
Investing in HR Technology and Strategies
- Discussing the importance of investing in technology for HR functions, emphasizing that HR professionals should not be expected to operate without the same level of technology as other departments.
- Highlighting the need for HR to move beyond reactive measures and focus on proactive strategies, such as job design and employee relations.
- Link to HR Acuity resources: https://www.hracuity.com/resources/

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Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77

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