Wednesday, December 24, 2003

Workplace investigations focus of meeting at CCSU

The Southern Crescent Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management will present “How to Conduct an Effective Internal Investigation in the Workplace” Jan. 20 at Clayton College and State University. The session lasts from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Room 203 of the Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education on the Clayton State main campus in Morrow.

Charles Hackney, president and CEO of Charles Hackney Consulting, will share proven techniques and strategies on how to conduct effective, well-documented internal investigations. An expert human resources professional with more than 10 years in the field, Hackney will give tips on preparing management recommendations for internal case resolution, establishing investigation goals, selecting an investigator, and identifying appropriate witnesses and supporting documentation.

Hackney’s investigative experience includes intensive research and data gathering, interviews, fact finding, and on-site investigations with agency personnel. He is also an expert in equal employment opportunity, compliance, training, and management consulting. Hackney holds a Marketing degree from Georgia State University, an EEO Professional Certificate from Cornell University, and the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from SHRM.

“Be prepared to walk away with the best practice methods for launching internal investigations, and tips for working with federal, state, and human rights agencies,” said Eunice Glover, president of the Southern Crescent Chapter of SHRM.

Attendees should RSVP to Glover at EuniceGlover@mail.clayton.edu by Jan. 16. Admission for non-members and walk-ins is $10, members pay $5, and student members pay $2. Coffee, juice, and other refreshments will be served. Applications for SHRM membership will be available at the meeting.

SHRM serves the needs of the human resource management professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive set of resources available. The society is the leading voice of the human resource profession and provides information on the current and future challenges and issues facing organizations today. To learn more, visit SHRM online at www.shrm.org.

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