The HR Investigations Podcast

In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, talks with special guest, retired Navy Seal turned HR Executive, Tom DeJarnette. This episode focuses on an issue that is continuing to come up with HR and Employee Relations professionals, which is the issue of accountability almost becoming a “dirty word” in business. Performance management is so important in business; yet when managers try to hold employees accountable it is turning into complaints of bullying and harassment.

 Key topics:

• Identifying why accountability in some organizations has become so difficult and is turning into serious employee drama

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In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, discusses the importance of why mangers need to document employee performance and behavioral issues. Natalie will provide a simple framework for managers to jot down their thoughts before meeting with an employee to discuss a performance or behavioral issue.

This episode focuses on basic “how to” skills for holding a coaching and course correction feedback discuss with employees.  Additionally, Natalie shares the importance of coaching and documentation before managers simply rush to issue a disciplinary warning as this is often what sparks internal investigations into allegations of discrimination and harassment.

 Key topics:

• Creating a framework for “words to say” to help managers prepare for coaching discussions with employees

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Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here:

In today’s show we spend time with Daniela Uribe, a global entrepreneur, shoe designer, and content creator who launched her own namesake luxury footwear brand, Daniela Uribe.

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Daniela will share her experience in launching her global footwear brand and the importance of understanding an employer’s regulatory compliance obligations in foreign countries.  

Key topics:

• Recognizing the differences in managing employees outside of the U.S.

• Identifying some regulatory compliance risk factors in talent acquisition, managing payroll, and performance management

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Ep. 35 Investigating a Wage and Hour Issue: Exempt | Non-Exempt Classifications

Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. 

In today’s episode we review the pending change to salary levels for Exempt worker classifications and how the new Biden Administration rules may affect employers, some pending litigation, and we’ll discuss how to investigate employee allegations of wrongful classification.”

In this episode we will explore:

• The Biden Administration’s proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act salary levels for Exempt workers

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Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here:

Episode 34: Mitigating the Risk of EEOC Charges from Your Hiring Process

Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. 

In today’s episode we focus on some “do’s and don’ts” for recruiters and hiring managers during the talent acquisitions process. Our focus will be on strategies to mitigate the risk of receiving an EEOC charge of discrimination. In this episode, we will review:

• Best practices in candidate sourcing to increase applicant diversity

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Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here:

In today’s episode we focus on an issue that comes up a great deal in employee relations’ issues. Often, employees use the “buzzwords” hostile work environment without actually understanding the true definition. And, employees will often allege that they are being bullied in the workplace. In this podcast episode it is discuss how hostile work environment harassment is different than bullying in the workplace. Additionally, what to do when allegations of hostile work environment haven’t been substantiated—but allegations of bullying have been substantiated.

In this episode, we examine:

• Different types of bullying behaviors

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In today’s episode we focus on the important topic that is often part of HR investigations: a hostile work environment. In this episode, we examine:

• The definition of hostile work environment harassment

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• Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information.

Episode 31 Show Notes: Investigating Employees Unreasonable ADA Accommodations Requests

In today’s episode we focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act and specifically some best practices in handling employee accommodation requests that may not necessarily be reasonable. We’ll discuss using job descriptions during internal investigations when an employees allege that they are being discriminated against because of a disability.

In this episode, we examine:

• The importance of well written job descriptions using ADA compliant language

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• Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information.

In today’s episode we focus on data privacy and why it matters to HR professionals. Subject matter expert and attorney, Jason Barrett, will shed light on the valuable compliance topic of data privacy and specifically data breaches.  He’ll talk about new state laws that HR needs to know about and best practices for employers on how to minimize risk in running afoul of data privacy laws.

In this episode, we explore:

• What exactly is data privacy and why is it important to HR

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Building on the previous episode, today we're honing in on why management training must be customized to address specific leadership gaps and how interactive, skill-specific training can make all the difference in the world. Expect to gain insights into the essential components of impactful management training, from law compliance to conflict resolution, all designed to empower your leadership teams and prevent workplace issues.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why 'one-size-fits-all' doesn’t work in management training

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