Investigating Allegations of Sexual Misconduct – “Do you know what you don’t know?”
Psychological research has shown that humans are blind to their own blindness—we don’t know what we don’t know. In conducting high-stakes investigations concerning allegations of sexual misconduct, this can lead to disastrous consequences for the complainant, the...
No, Your Managers Shouldn’t Investigate Misconduct Claims On Their Own
When discussing the issue of workplace misconduct, we hear sentiments like these all the time: "We already have an HR and legal team to handle employee issues." "We prefer to handle any misconduct allegations internally." “These are our employees. Our managers should...
Misconduct in the Exam Room
This recent case from the Chicago suburbs highlights the problems that patients face when there is inappropriate behavior by their gynecologist. There is an imbalance of power between doctors and patients, or the doctor and the nurses and other staff. Patients feel...