Implicit Bias in Workplace Investigations: Avoiding Key Pitfalls

Unconscious and implicit bias have become central concerns in today's workplace. When left unexamined, particularly in the context of workplace investigations, these biases can lead to outcomes that are not only unfair, but difficult to defend. The consequences can be significant, ranging from employee disengagement and attrition to litigation and reputational harm.

This program is designed to equip legal teams and investigators with a deeper awareness of their own potential biases, while also strengthening the ability to identify and avoid common pitfalls. By addressing these challenges head-on, organizations can foster investigation processes that are fair, credible, and supportive for everyone involved.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Recognize the impact of implicit biases/predispositions

2. Explore varying perspectives of the accused/complainant in workplace investigations

3. Develop tools to address these biases in the context of internal investigations