Small businesses not immune in a digital world
One email or social media post. That’s all it takes to bring years of hard work crashing to the ground for a business. Not even small businesses are immune from unacceptable actions of an employee, manager
Empathy: a crucial part of the investigation equation
If you are a victim of harassment, bullying or abuse at the workplace, sitting down with a total stranger to recount the details of what happened is not easy. It’s even more difficult when that
Developing your skills to conduct a workplace investigation
You may work in Human Resources or you’ve risen through the ranks to be a director or manager. And while you’ve gained important experience along the way, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have the
Record general damages award in Alberta harassment decision
The latest cautionary tale for Alberta employers can be found in the decision of Yaschuk v. Emerson Electric Canada Limited, 2022 AHRC 62, out of the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta. The case involved
The art of interviewing during a workplace investigation
A key element of a proper workplace investigation is giving everyone the opportunity to share their side of the story in detail, without being pushed or prompted to one direction or another. As investigators,
Inclusion: having Pride in your workplace
Your workplace is a reflection of what is happening in society. From social issues to the political landscape, those emotions, perspectives and feelings don’t stay outside your office doors. Instead,
Workplace challenges at the municipal level
We see municipal crews out around our cities each and every day. They are picking up garbage and recycling, repairing roads, maintaining sewers and landscaping our parks. What we don’t see every
The legal impact of a flawed workplace investigation
A healthy workplace is built on trust. Employees give their time and effort to support the productivity of an organization and, in return, they are given the space and confidence to offer concerns