by Marla Moore | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog
Ah, it’s my very favorite time of year: time for the company holiday party! Why, might you ask, do I love it so? Because it’s great for my business, even if it might not be so good for yours. This year I’m giving you a little gift – a short list of my top holiday...
by Marla Moore | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog
There’s no more effective way to reach your employees than through live training. Yet there’s nothing your employees dread more than a lengthy, dull presentation. To make sure you’re providing training that your employees will find not only memorable, but enjoyable,...
by Marla Moore | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog
It’s unlikely that you will find a smoking gun – that one piece of irrefutable evidence that leads to a single, undeniable conclusion – in all, or even most, of your internal investigations. But if you’re going to find one, it’s probably going to come from documentary...
by Marla Moore | Apr 25, 2019 | Blog
A good investigator should always reach a conclusion. It is important to remember that the standard for most workplace investigations is a preponderance of the evidence, not beyond a reasonable doubt. That means that if the investigator concludes that it is more...
by Marla Moore | Mar 3, 2019 | Blog
How do you know if someone is lying during an investigation? The short answer: you don’t, not with certainty anyway. However, witnesses will often provide some very obvious clues when they are uncomfortable with your line of questioning. And when this is the case,...
by Marla Moore | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Do you aspire to be a bad boss (or know someone who does)? Do you like poor morale, high turnover, and being the target of complaints, investigations, and lawsuits, whether you deserve it or not? If so, this checklist is for you! Try to tick as many of the following...
by Marla Moore | Jan 3, 2019 | Blog
Though Harvey Weinstein and #metoo erupted at the end of 2017, sexual harassment complaints in corporate America really hit their stride last year, with the EEOC filing 50% more cases and recovering 22% more money for complainants in 2018. My guess is that trend is...
