In this episode, we're excited to welcome Maria Monteagudo, HR Business Partner at MRA, as our guest. Maria brings a wealth of experience in managing internal investigations and will guide us through the critical pre-investigation phase. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, where we explore essential strategies to prepare for a successful investigation.
Episode Highlights:
Initial Considerations: How to assess and categorize the reported issue, whether it’s a legal concern, policy violation, or a personal matter.
In this episode, we're excited to welcome Maria Monteagudo, HR Business Partner at MRA, as our guest. Maria brings a wealth of experience in managing internal investigations and will guide us through the critical pre-investigation phase. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, where we explore essential strategies to prepare for a successful investigation.
Episode Highlights:
- Initial Considerations: How to assess and categorize the reported issue, whether it’s a legal concern, policy violation, or a personal matter.
- Intervention Strategies: Best practices for addressing safety or security concerns, including the possibility of placing an employee on leave or reassigning duties.
- Evidence Collection: Key types of evidence to secure promptly, including payroll data, electronic communications, and witness statements.
- Notifications: Effective ways to inform involved parties and manage expectations while maintaining investigation integrity.
Related Resources:
- MRA’s HR Resources – Explore more tools and guidance from MRA.
- MRA's 24/7 HR Hotline - MRA’s team of experienced HR professionals to answer all your HR questions and provide sound HR advice.
- Workplace Investigations - When dealing with a potentially costly employee situation, a workplace investigation can be more effective by a neutral third party.
- MRA Membership - Your business receives access to a comprehensive set of HR solutions and support.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes and should not be considered legal advice.
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