Short Takes: Investigations June 2008 What do we do when we've completed an internal investigation and the alleged wrongdoer just denies the allegation, leaving us with a "he said, she said" problem? . . . more
Harassment: What Is the Best Response When I Get a 'Hint' That Inappropriate Behavior Is Occurring in the Workplace? March 2008 I've gotten hints and heard rumors through the grapevine about inappropriate activity going on in my company. In one case, a manager is allegedly "hitting on" a subordinate, and in another case, apparently employees are making fun of a co-worker on their project team because she is African-American. I don't have any evidence or corroboration, and no one has complained. Do I wait and observe, or should I act? How should I proceed? . . . more