Internal Investigations Certificate Program

Rating: 4.89 - 565 reviews

Seminar: ID# 1003554

This course is available in both in-person and video conference formats.

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Pricing: $2,395.00   Early Bird: $2,195.00

Rating: 4.89 - 565 reviews

But let's face it: most HR, Employee Relations', Ethics and Compliance professionals - as well as business owners - have never had any formal training in how to properly conduct an internal investigation. And without having the appropriate skills in how to handle allegations in the workplace, and investigate them effectively, employees may feel their complaints are not taken seriously internally.

As a result, employees often take their complaints externally to the EEOC, Department of Labor, or to their attorney. Therefore, our Internal Investigations training course is a must-attend for those individuals who are responsible for handling employee relations issues and conducting internal, workplace investigations.

After all, is the time to learn how to do an internal investigation when you are suddenly faced with having to do one? Of course not. That's where our training on the HR investigations process can help!

Our intensive, three-day program on the internal investigations process is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in how to conduct a workplace or internal investigation - and to arm you with the knowledge of how to properly conduct the workplace or internal investigation to minimize legal liability and reduce employee complaints.

This program is packed with practical tools, tips, and techniques to improve your HR investigation process skills - and boost your confidence in handling sensitive and complex employee issues.

Using interactive exercises and drawing on years of practical experience, our trainers will outline a step-by-step internal investigation process that can be applied in all types of investigations, including harassment, theft, drug and alcohol abuse, and domestic violence.

Investigations Training For Understanding The HR Investigation Process

By attending our Internal Investigations training seminar, you will learn how to properly handle a workplace or internal investigation, including:

• The legal obligations that require employers to conduct internal investigations


• How to gather documentary and physical evidence prior to witness interviewing


• How to establish a chain of custody and a confidential retention process


• How to prepare questions for witness interviews and select appropriate


• A standard format for documenting investigative findingsinterviewing locations


• Best practices in handling disciplinary action and terminations to avoid stepping on legal land mines

You earn 18 hours of SHRM and HRCI re-certification credits by completing this courses!

Special Pricing

An "Early Bird" discount is offered for registrations made 30 days prior to the seminar date, so register today!

Bring This Training To Your Location!

Organizations that need to train six or more people can have us come to you - at a savings of 50% or more. Go to HRTrainingCenter.com/PrivateSeminar.asp for more details.

Testimonials

Rating: 4.89 - 565 reviews

"I was able to attend this training virtually, which is very helpful. Natalie Ivy is a fantastic trainer. She kept us engaged, even though we were tuning in virtually. She had great examples and ran the program very professionally. I would attend training she is offering anytime."

Linda Hill

"The instructor was fantastic. She was a great presenter and throughout the training displayed humor, experience, and knowledge. It was apparent that she was a subject matter expert and loved what she was doing. She did a great job!"

Ashley Davis

"Kara was a great trainer. The class was very beneficial and interactive."

Wendy Lowery

"Trisha was an absolute pleasure. I will be seeking her classes out in the future. She is very relatable and able to make everyone feel comfortable."

Holli Harnsberger

"I found this training very informative, the right pace and size, and would recommend it to any HR Professional."

Danielle Kreitz

"The trainer was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot through the course."

Xaila Lewis

"Natalie's expertise was very apparent, especially when she was able to tailor the program to fit the different industries the class participants represented with many examples across the three days."

Anna Scott

"The entire course was very beneficial. We regularly conduct administrative investigations and the training and materials provided for use are great!"

Colbert Stancill

"I really liked the hands on, interactive role playing of exercises. Nothing helps you prepare for real life like putting yourself into situations you may not have thought of."

ROBIN BECHER

"The presenter did an exceptional job and it was very easy to stay engaged. The material covered from all beneficial. I walked away with so much. We have some changes to do and all for the better. Great training."

Tesa Wilson

"This was one of the best trainings I have every attended in my career. Ms. Ivey was very knowledgeable on the subject and really made the training fun and interesting. Awesome class!"

nicole ganter

"Trisha was a great trainer! I would definitely recommend this class to others."

Allison Creel

"This is a great training, highly recommend it for all HR Professionals!"

Carolina Balderas

"I highly recommend this to anyone who conducts internal investigations."

Roschelle Winston

"The instructor was amazing! I'd love to take more classes with her."

Amy Hammons

"Couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the customer service to the trainer and the presentation, it was a 10/10 for sure."

Andrea Mikina

"The class was really really great. The zoom format worked out very well, thanks to the instructor."

Anne Butler

"The seminar gave more than what was expected. It covered the process from start to finish, with reasoning for each step."

Roslyn Sutton

"Great class. The trainer was wonderful and I gained great insight."

Shelley Everhart Poer

"Excellent training, one of the best HR training programs I've been to. They did an excellent job adapting in to a virtual training due to COVID-19. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot!"

Martha Richards

"Great job. Loved the class and would recommend to others. Thanks Ken!"

Zachary Sutty

"The very detailed case studies were very helpful."

Zachary Sutty

"The training was wonderful and it helped a lot to have attendees from different industries. I liked that Kenneth asked many questions and involved attendees in the discussions. He made the experience very interactive and interesting."

Debrah Banas

"Julie was excellent...very engaging and obviously has a talent and love for conducting investigations."

Randy Wanis

"Having all of the handouts was amazing, and the exercises made for great practice."

Megan Lund

" Everything was well timed and articulated. Ken did a great job of listening for questions and feedback and gave precise answers."

Eduardo Chavez

"I rated the training 5 stars!"

Kay Hammer

"Awesome course and materials along with a wonderful instructor. Would highly recommend the instructor and course to any colleague."

Lauren Witherspoon

"Kara was an amazing instructor! I gained so much from the course and would recommend it to any HR professional."

Victoria Nix

"Very impressed. Great training"

Tesa Wilson

"Christine and Christina were great! hey took their time to explain things I did not understand. Their knowledge of employment law and how it is applied in certain situations was so helpful."

Denise Svoboda

Top FAQs

What is an Internal Investigation?

An "internal" or "workplace" investigation is a formal inquiry regarding allegations of wrongdoing to determine whether laws or corporate policies have been violated.

What typically is involved with an Internal Investigation?

Employers must know the legal obligations that require them to conduct internal investigations, how to gather documentary and physical evidence, how to effectively handle witness interviews, and how to apply discipliary action or termination.

What are some laws the require an Internal Investigation?

Common law, retaliation, Assault & Battery, Defamation, Privacy, and more.

What are the first steps in conducting a workplace investigation?

Respond promptly and responsibly, assess, plan, investigate, evaluate, conclude.

What are the risks involved with an Internal Investigation?

Several, including hostile or violent employees, retaliation lawsuits, state or federal repurcussions from broken laws, and affects on your workforce.

What are the pitfalls of a workplace investigation?

Probably the largest pitfall is the reaction of your employees, especially if the investigation is handled poorly. For instance, the company does not investigate theft allegations, tells the accused details from an accuser's accusations, and loss of profits and reputation.