There’s a lot riding on a workplace investigation. One wrong move and the entire investigation could be compromised, negatively impacting the reputation of your organization and increasing the risk of additional lawsuits. Every aspect of a workplace investigation matters, which is why it’s important to plan carefully for each investigation.
Fighting Workplace Fraud: 5 Things to Do Right Now
July 27, 2012
The typical organization loses 5% of its annual revenue to fraud, according to the 2012 Report to the Nations from the ACFE. Here are 5 ways to fight that right now.
Responding to Workplace Discrimination Complaints
April 30, 2012
Ignoring a discrimination complaint made by an employee might seem like the easy thing to do, but it can also be the easiest way to end up in a lawsuit. It isn’t easy for an employee to raise their hand about discrimination in the workplace. Some people feel that investigating every employee complaint wastes time [...]
Social Media Policies That Keep You Out of Trouble
April 2, 2012
Have you developed a social media policy? What about training and educating employees about acceptable social media use? If you answered no to either question, you could be in trouble.
Recent rulings have emphasized the need for a comprehensive social media policy. In the NLRB’s Report to the General Counsel issued earlier this year, the NLRB compiled a second series of social media cases and analyzed each of the decisions.
A Unique Spin on the ERC’s 2011 National Business Ethics Survey Data
March 9, 2012
Ethics is especially important in today’s business environment, given the pressure that both employees and employers are feeling as a result of the current economic conditions. According to a recent survey from the Ethics Resource Center (ERC), when it comes to business ethics, there’s good news and there’s bad news. 2011 National Business Ethics Survey [...]
Is Your Organization Prepared to Handle an Internal Investigation?
February 10, 2012
Mastering the art of the internal investigation has never been more important. According to a study by the National Whistleblowers Center, 89.7% of employees who filed a lawsuit against their employer had originally raised the concern internally. Internal investigation can help companies avoid lawsuits – but only if they are conducted properly.
Involving Law Enforcement in a Workplace Investigation is Like a Box of Chocolates
December 28, 2011
When you need heart surgery, you go to a heart surgeon. As skilled as the best brain surgeon is, the heart surgeon has the experience and specialized skills that make them the right fit for the procedure. And when you want a workplace investigation done right, you choose an investigator with the required knowledge and experience to [...]
Can You Use That Facebook Post As Evidence in a Workplace Investigation?
December 16, 2011
People post a lot of information on their social media profiles. Sometimes, tweets, status updates, check-ins and photos can land them in hot water. If an employee off on disability with a leg injury posts status updates on Facebook about jogging through the park, can you use those posts as evidence in an investigation? Using Social [...]
Social Media Comments: Make Sure You Investigate Before You Terminate
November 23, 2011
Social media comes with its risks, but it can also provide significant rewards for companies that are smart about social media. However, it seems that the headlines have been dominated by stories about employers who have fired employees for remarks made on Twitter, Facebook, blogs and other sites. Employees who feel they were wrongfully terminated are fighting back. Lindsay Walker explores what employers need to know before taking any action against employees, as well as defines “protected activity.”
Internal Fraud Is On The Rise – Are Your Internal Controls Ready?
November 11, 2011
Lindsay Walker provides the top three findings from the Kroll Global Fraud Report and discusses what companies can do to curb the amount of fraud in their offices.
