Strategic Interviewing

This two-day course applies evidence-based interviewing methodology to the HR and workplace investigation context. Participants learn how to structure interviews, build rapport with reluctant employees, assess credibility without bias, and document findings in a way that protects both the organization and the individuals involved.

Learning Outcomes

• Structuring workplace investigations that are legally defensible
• Interviewing witnesses, claimants, and subjects fairly and consistently
• Detecting deception without violating employee rights
• Recognizing how stress and fear affect disclosure in workplace settings
• Documenting findings for HR and legal review
• Avoiding the leading questions and confirmation bias that compromise investigations