Conducting an internal survey

This training course is aimed at harassment referrers, HR players in charge of investigating situations identified within the company.

Focusing on methodological elements and situational analysis, the training course provides real support in carrying out this sensitive and strategic mission.

An investigation methodology in line with the Defender of Rights' framework decision 2025-019.

Program

Pedagogical objectives

  • Know the legal framework for conducting investigations
  • Structuring a survey
  • Maintenance techniques
  • Conducting a neutral and impartial investigation
  • Analyze the information gathered and draw conclusions
  • Supporting the parties

Program

The survey: legal and prevention issues

  • Frameworks for triggering and carrying out an internal survey
  • Employers' legal obligations

 

Legal benchmarks

  • Key elements of the legal framework
  • Elements to qualify a situation
  • Role and responsibility of persons in charge
  • Current case law

Activity: Quiz

 

Survey methodology

  • Investigation process (key stages)
  • Tools: maintenance schedules, maintenance reports, letters, etc.
  • Searching for and gathering evidence
  • The limits of evidence gathering

 

Focus: interviewing

  • Conduct interviews with respondents, witnesses, etc.
  • The posture to adopt: active listening, managing emotions, overcoming "talk versus talk".
  • Questions to ask / to avoid
  • Deconstructing representations and prejudices

 

Conclude the survey and take action

  • Analysis and drafting of the final report
  • The employer's final decision

Activity: Case studies / brainstorming on practices

 

Post-investigation

  • Prohibition of retaliatory measures
  • Various protective measures: conservatory, organizational, etc.
  • Setting up follow-up interviews, supporting teams
  • Awareness-raising initiatives for the workgroup