The Cold Case on Your Desk: Investigating Historical Matters
Every investigator eventually gets the file that begins with a sentence like, "This happened a long time ago, but…" Sometimes it's eight years. Sometimes ...
June 29, 2026
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The Messy Reality of Investigations
Investigations are often portrayed as structured, objective processes designed to uncover the truth. Policies, procedures, and professional standards suggest ...
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When Procedural Fairness Becomes Procedural Theatre
By Dean BenardIn the world of investigations, we talk a lot about procedural fairness, and for good reason. It’s the backbone of any credible process. People ...
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Fraud Isn’t Always What It Seems: Understanding the Divide Between Workplace, Regulatory, and Criminal Investigations
March is Fraud Prevention Month and it is a time when organizations rightly focus on controls, safeguards, and early detection. But when concerns arise, the ...
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The High-Performer Problem: Investigating Misconduct When the Organization Has Something To Lose
Workplace investigations are supposed to be neutral exercises in fact-finding. Policies are clear. Mandates are defined. Standards of proof are articulated.And ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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...
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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
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