The HR Investigations Podcast

When Complaints Hit Your Desk: The First 24 Hours of an Employee Relations Investigation

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore what happens when complaints appear immediately after performance feedback or disciplinary action. Learn why employees som...

FMLA Violations: How Good Intentions Turn Into Federal Investigations

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: FMLA complaints rarely begin with bad intent—but they often end in costly investigations. In this episode, we explore how FMLA...

Documentation That Holds Up Under Scrutiny

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The HR Investigations Podcast Episode Summary Bad documentation can destroy even the strongest investigation outcome. In this episode, we explore why ...

Call-in Policies, No Call/No Shows & Job Abandonment

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Attendance policies don’t fail investigations—enforcement does. In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, we take a closer look at call-in...

Attendance Is the First Red Flag

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Attendance Is the First Red Flag Episode Description: Attendance problems rarely start with a termination—but they almost always end with one if ign...

When a Subject Requests an Attorney: Handling HR Investigations Legally and Professionally

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Title: When a Subject Requests an Attorney: Handling HR Investigations Legally and Professionally Episode Summary: What should you do when a ...

When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact Episode Summary: Employees are increasingly raising concerns that managers are h...

Bullying in the Workplace: Investigating Allegations with Fairness and Confidence

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Bullying in the workplace isn’t always unlawful, but it is always harmful. In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, host ...

Smart Investigations: How AI and Case Management Solutions are Transforming HR Investigations Case Management

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, we speak with a leading executive from Case IQ, a premier case management software company, about ...

Certified to Lead: Why HR Credentials Matter in Investigations & Employee Relations with Guest CEO Laura Middleton

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Laura Middleton, CEO, Human Resources Certification Preparation | HRCP.com In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey discusses Key topics: ...

When HR Gets It Wrong: Lessons Learned from Botched Investigations

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Title: The HR Investigations Podcast Episode Title: When HR Gets It Wrong: Lessons Learned from Botched Investigations Hosted by: Natalie Iv...

The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Title: The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky Host: Natalie Ivey Guest: Cindy Skalicky, Author of Red Light, Gr...

Behind the Curtain: What Executives Need to Know About Internal Investigations

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, host Natalie Ivey dives into a crucial but often overlooked area: the role of senior leadership in s...

Remote but Not Invisible: Investigating Misconduct in Hybrid and Remote Work Environments

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remote but Not Invisible: Investigating Misconduct in Hybrid and Remote Work Environments Episode Highlights: As remote and hybrid work have become ...

If It's Not Written Down, It didn't Happen: How to Get Managers to Document

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie’s upcoming 2-day Virtual Investigations Workshop: July 23-24, 2025 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Details and registration link: https://www.rpchr.com...

When the Truth is Murky Navigating 'He Said, She Said' Investigations

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Visit RPC HR for more information. Check out Natalie's REVISED book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Profe...

My NEW Book is Coming: How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Check out Natalie's REVISED book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/...

HR Headaches: Sorting Drama From Real Risk

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Visit RPC HR for more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals...

Gen Z at Work: Workplace Priorities and Employee Relations Red Flags

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey and special Gen Z’er guest, Madison Ebben, discuss generational differences and priorities, what Gen Z lo...

The Digital Edge in HR: How Software Transforms Internal Investigations

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey and special guest, Deb Muller, Founder & CEO of employee relations case management software solution, H...

HR Insights: The Data Speaks

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ep: 44: HR Insights: The Data Speaks In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey discusses some of the data from the 8thannual employee relations bench...

HR Recharge: Strategies For Managing Your Own Well Being

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey discusses her observations of capacity issues and the stress and strain that is affecting HR and Employee R...

Navigating Employee Relations: Insights and Trends from a Senior HR Leader in Hospitality

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Natalie Ivey “talks shop” with special guest, Michele O’Neil, the Senior Director of Work Environment with Marriott Internation...

Documenting the Details: 3 Key Tips for Investigative Note taking and Documentation

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey shares 3 Key Tips from her best-in-class internal investigations training programs on how to improve note t...

Standing Your Ground: Assertive Communication with an Aggressive Boss or Interviewee

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show podcast host Natalie Ivey talks with special guest, Ivna Curi, who is the podcast host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically and autho...

Breaking the Silence: How to Communicate Assertively with a Passive Boss

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey talks with special guest, Ivna Curi, who is the podcast host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically and auth...

Seal of Honor: Leadership, Accountability, and Lessons from the Frontline

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, talks with special guest, retired Navy Seal turned HR Executive, Tom DeJarnette. This episode focuses on...

Write It Down: The Key To Performance Management

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, discusses the importance of why mangers need to document employee performance and behavioral issues. Nat...

The Importance of Understanding Compliance When Managing a Global Team with Special Guest Daniela Uribe

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Investigating a Wage and Hour Issue

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 35 Investigating a Wage and Hour Issue: Exempt | Non-Exempt Classifications Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challe...

Mitigating the Risk of EEOC Charges

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 34: Mitigating the Risk of EEOC Charges from Your Hiring Process Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, S...

How is Hostile Work Environment Harassment Different than Bullying

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Compliance Spotlight: What Exactly is a Hostile Work Environment

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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:...

Investigating Employees Unreasonable ADA Accommodations Requests

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 31 Show Notes: Investigating Employees Unreasonable ADA Accommodations Requests In today’s episode we focus on the Americans with Disabiliti...

Spotlight on Data Privacy and Why It Matters to HR Professionals with Guest Jason Barrett

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 lig...

How to Prevent HR Investigations:Management Training on the Dos and Don’ts PART 2

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building on the previous episode, today we're honing in on why management training must be customized to address specific leadership gaps and how inte...

How to Prevent HR Investigations:Management Training on the Dos and Don’ts PART 1

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Ivey emphasizes the crucial role of effective management training in preventing HR investigations. Drawing on her own experiences, she discuss...