Sexual misconduct investigations demand the highest levels of sensitivity and professionalism.
As an HR professional or investigator, you face the daunting challenge of balancing empathy with objectivity, maintaining neutrality in emotionally charged situations, and safeguarding the well-being of all parties involved.
Without the right tools, even the most well-intentioned efforts can risk re-traumatizing individuals or causing unintended emotional harm. These cases don’t just impact lives—they can shape the trust and reputation of entire organizations.
In this 60-minute masterclass, learn real-world stories and insights directly from our experts who have drawn lessons from more than 400 investigations.
This comprehensive session will equip you with actionable strategies and a trauma-informed framework to navigate even the most sensitive cases effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Set Reasonable Boundaries: Build trust while maintaining professionalism, creating an empathetic space without compromising your role.
- Provide Trauma-Informed Care for All Parties: Understand trauma’s impact and how a holistic approach can make a meaningful difference in these complex cases.
- Question with Care: Learn practical strategies for phrasing questions that avoid retraumatization and foster respect.
- Create a Safe Space: Master the art of establishing both physical and psychological safety as a cornerstone of your investigations.
Meet People Where They Are: Adapt to the unique needs of each individual to build rapport and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Speaker Bio(s):
Laura Hutchinson & Greg Hutchinson - Co CEOs
Laura Hutchinson is responsible for Barker Hutchinson's operations, policy and process design, and ensuring their executive team has the tools they need to effectively lead their sophisticated team of investigators. She draws on her extensive investigative experience and healthcare knowledge to lead their team in empathetic, trauma-informed practices that look beyond the surface to the underlying issues of each matter.
Laura practised as a physiotherapist for nearly a decade, treating private clients and elite athletes alike, before she joined Barker Hutchinson. She understands the nuances of working with individuals facing high-stakes situations, and she stewards a team that centers the human beings at the heart of each investigation.
Greg Hutchinson oversees Barker Hutchinson's business development and financial performance while being steadfastly dedicated to building and supporting a sophisticated team of investigators who share his commitment to fairness, precision and sensitivity.
Greg has conducted hundreds of investigations on a broad range of complex concerns for both employers and regulators. He frequently provides investigative training to employers and regulators across Canada and assists with the development and implementation of investigative policy and process. Greg is also the Administrator of Workplace Investigator Network on LinkedIn, where he facilitates a space for professionals to come together to share knowledge, engage in professional development, and elevate the standards of our industry.