When Politics Walks Into the Workplace
Topics: Political beliefs vs. protected characteristics Supervisor bias Comparator evidence Investigating promotion decisions Assignment and scheduling disparities Public-sector considerations Why HR...
18 Sep 12min
Why Workplace Investigations Matter More Than Ever
In this episode: Why Natalie took a two-month break Why investigations remain one of the most important HR risk-management tools The difference between investigating facts and deciding punishment Why...
15 Sep 8min
Supporting Managers Before Issues Escalate: Reducing Risk Through Better Early Conversations
Episode Summary Most workplace investigations don't begin with a complaint to HR. They begin much earlier—with a manager's first conversation about attendance concerns, performance issues, behavioral ...
13 Juli 19min
Weingarten rights Series Episode 3: Management’s Response: When to Say Yes—and When to Push Back
In this episode you'll learn: Why the best response to a steward's request for a private consultation is often the simplest one. How granting a short recess can actually strengthen the credibility of...
6 Juli 12min
Can the Steward Call a Timeout? The Recess Question
Episode Summary During an investigatory interview, a single question can suddenly reveal the true focus of an investigation. A union steward who initially has little context may immediately recognize ...
15 Juni 7min
Weingarten Rights 101: What Every Investigator and Union Steward Should Know
Episode Overview: In this first episode of the mini-series, host Natalie Ivey explains what Weingarten Rights are and the importance of internal investigators, especially HR and Employee Relations inv...
12 Juni 12min
The Cost of Missteps – When Investigations Go Wrong
Episode Overview: In this first episode of the mini-series When HR Gets It Wrong: Risk, Reputation, and Recovery, we explore one of the most common—and costly—mistakes HR professionals make: mishandli...
4 Maj 10min
From Vanity Metrics to Board-Level Impact: The Trust & Risk Shift
Episode Overview In this episode, Natalie is joined by Deb Muller, CEO of HR Acuity, to explore how HR leaders can shift from outdated “vanity metrics” to meaningful data that demonstrates true busine...
27 Apr 32min
