The Hidden Cost of Investigations: Why Investigator Wellbeing Matters
In our line of work, whether it’s professional regulation or workplace conflict, investigation isn’t just a task. It’s a responsibility. We deal with ...
January 26, 2026
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Managing the Investigation of Anonymous Whistleblower Complaints in the Workplace
Every organization worth its salt wants to do the right thing. They put policies in place, they train people, and they promote cultures of respect, ...
December 16, 2025 -
The Role of Organizational Culture in Triggering Investigations: Beyond Individual Acts
By Dean BenardFor many years, investigations in both professional regulatory environments and workplaces focused primarily on individual behaviour. A complaint ...
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Start Slow, Lead Fast: The Smarter Way to Embrace AI
By Dean BenardWhen it comes to adopting new tools and processes, whether in workplaces or professional regulation, one lesson always holds true: slow is smooth...
October 29, 2025 -
Navigating Parallel Investigations: Aligning Workplace and Regulatory Processes
In today’s professional environment, workplace investigators and regulatory investigators often find themselves dealing with the same issues from different ...
September 25, 2025 -
The Fallout of a Flawed Investigation
Not long ago, I was asked to step in and repair the damage from an investigation that had gone off the rails. The case had dragged on for months, trust was in ...
August 28, 2025 -
Weaponizing Complaints: The Growing Threat to Justice & Integrity
Complaint abuse, or the weaponization of grievance systems, is a rising concern in Canada and globally. What begins as a tool for justice and accountability is ...
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Neutrality Isn’t Optional: How Investigators Undermine the Process When They Lose the Middle Ground
In our line of work, neutrality is more than a virtue, it’s a necessity. It’s the foundation upon which trust in an investigation is built. Without it, the ...
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Cracking the Human Code: Elevating Your Interviewing Skills in Fraud Investigations
In the world of fraud investigations, the paper trail often feels like the main event with analysis of bank statements, transaction records, emails, and ...
May 29, 2025 -
Curious Criticisms: The Lighter Side of Workplace Investigations
If you spend enough time conducting workplace investigations, you’ll inevitably encounter a wonderful array of feedback, some helpful, some not so much, and ...
May 1, 2025
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