The HR Investigations Podcast

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,

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

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 cont

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

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

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Overview In this episode, Natalie is joined by Deb Muller, CEO of HR Acuity, to explore how HR leaders can shift from outdated “vanity metrics” to meaningful data

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

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 em

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 complaint

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 actuall

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 th

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-s

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

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 inv

When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact

When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact Episode Summary: Employees are increasingly raising concerns that managers are harming their mental

Bullying in the Workplace: Investigating Allegations with Fairness and Confidence

Episode Summary: Bullying in the workplace isn’t always unlawful, but it is always harmful. In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, host Natalie A. Ivey breaks

Smart Investigations: How AI and Case Management Solutions are Transforming HR Investigations Case Management

In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, we speak with a leading executive from Case IQ, a premier case management software company, about the vital role of tech

Certified to Lead: Why HR Credentials Matter in Investigations & Employee Relations with Guest CEO Laura Middleton

Guest Laura Middleton, CEO, Human Resources Certification Preparation | HRCP.com In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey discusses Key topics:  The role of HR certif

When HR Gets It Wrong: Lessons Learned from Botched Investigations

Podcast Title: The HR Investigations Podcast Episode Title: When HR Gets It Wrong: Lessons Learned from Botched Investigations Hosted by: Natalie Ivey   Episode Summa

The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky

Episode Title: The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky Host: Natalie Ivey Guest: Cindy Skalicky, Author of Red Light, Green Light Episode Summa