Workplace Investigation Principles

The video tutorial on HR Basics covers workplace investigations, emphasizing the importance of neutrality, fairness, and documentation. It explains the purpose of investigations as fact-finding missions and outlines the process, including intake, analysis, and decision-making. The tutorial also highlights the roles of proactive and reactive investigations and provides guidelines for conducting effective investigations, focusing on planning, interviews, and evidence review.

What is the primary goal of a workplace investigation?

• To punish employees

• To find facts

• To prove allegations

• To create policies

Why is neutrality important in workplace investigations?

• It allows the investigator to take sides

• It speeds up the investigation process

• It ensures the investigator supports the complainant

• It helps in maintaining objectivity and discovering facts

What is the role of documentation in workplace investigations?

• To create confusion

• To replace interviews

• To ensure accurate and detailed records

• To delay the investigation process

How can investigations build confidence in fairness?

• By showing diligence in researching all evidence

• By favoring one party

• By ignoring evidence

• By keeping the investigation secret

What role can workplace investigations play besides being reactive?

• They can be proactive to prevent policy violations

• They can be used to create new policies

• They can be used to promote employees

• They can replace employee training

What is crucial during the intake process of a complaint?

• Immediately starting an investigation

• Ignoring the complainant

• Active listening and empathy

• Dismissing minor complaints

What should be considered when deciding if a formal investigation is necessary?

• The seriousness and policy relevance of the complaint

• The time of year

• The popularity of the complainant

• The number of complaints received

What should be determined during the planning phase of an investigation?

• The punishment for the accused

• The outcome of the investigation

• Who should conduct the investigation

• The budget for the investigation

What is a key element in assessing credibility during an investigation?

• Independent assessment of each subject's credibility

• Ignoring contradictions

• Relying solely on written statements

• Assuming all parties are truthful

What is the purpose of an investigation report?

• To confuse decision-makers

• To provide a clear and consistent analysis of the investigation

• To entertain the readers

• To hide the investigation details