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Posted on September 25, 2019 by Dean Benard
Anyone who has attended a course or workshop on investigations will have likely heard the instructor
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Posted on August 10, 2019 by Dean Benard
"They didn't do anything" – Managing the Process When the Investigation is OverPaul Nicholson –
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Posted on October 23, 2018 by Dean Benard
I have written previously on how to select investigators and what to look for before retaining an
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Posted on October 9, 2018 by Dean Benard
Don't miss our next workshop on investigations for HR professionals happening October 25, 2018 visit our
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Posted on August 9, 2018 by Dean Benard
We are very pleased to be offering an outstanding all day workshop on conducting workplace
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Posted on July 20, 2018 by Dean Benard
Benard + Associates is announcing the creation of our new coaching division, Source Coaching. Source is
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Posted on June 22, 2018 by Dean Benard
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Posted on May 1, 2017 by Dean Benard
As investigators, we are often asked by our clients to use search warrants to obtain information that will further an investigation.  Of course, wanting to please our clients, we would be happy to do so whenever possible, and indicated. However, most often we are in a position where we must explain why we cannot obtain a search warrant, or why using a search warrant would not be appropriate in the circumstances. I have written about search warrants in the past and explained the process for obtaining one.
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Posted on May 1, 2017 by Dean Benard
We have been busily making people aware of our new education company, Nuance Education + Training. Response has been amazing and we have great programs lined up for May and June. Click here to see the upcoming programs in your area.
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Posted on March 10, 2017 by Dean Benard
In a recent matter, Bairaj Shoan and Attorney General of Canada (2016 FC 1003), a federal court judge rejected a workplace harassment investigation due to an improper investigation into alleged workplace harassment. In the decision, The Honourable Mr. Justice Zinn found that due to a lack of procedural fairness and natural justice within the investigation process, it could not be considered as evidence against the alleged harasser.
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