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Daily Archives: October 6, 2025

Why Kindness and Compassion Are Critical in Workplace Investigations and Culture Reviews: Lessons From Experience

  • Post published:October 6, 2025
  • Post category:Labour & Employment News/Performance Management

By: Ted Panagiotoulias When I think about the investigations I’ve led over the years both as an HR executive inside organizations and as an external advisor and lawyer, one thing…

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Remote and hybrid work have reshaped how organizat Remote and hybrid work have reshaped how organizations manage people, compliance, and culture.

Policies once designed for physical offices now need to protect teams that exist everywhere.

At Osgoode Professional Development’s Future of Work Conference, Ted Panagiotoulias will lead a session on managing legal risk in the modern workplace, from remote work directives to health and safety, time management, and effective policies.

Strong workplaces are built through clarity, consistency, and care.

This session offers the insights to help you create both.

📅 October 30, 2025
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual program

Register here: https://osgoodepd.ca/professional-development/short-courses-and-conferences/the-future-of-work-legal-issues-in-remote-and-hybrid-settings-2025/

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When organizations entrust someone to investigate When organizations entrust someone to investigate sensitive workplace matters, they are tasking them with more than just fact-finding.

Investigators must safeguard trust, and ensure compliance.

An investigator with both in-house HR and law firm experience offers the best of both worlds: A deep understanding of people and workplaces.

Rigorous legal analysis, critical thinking, and risk management.

It’s this rare combination that makes an investigator help organizations move forward stronger.

Having someone with both HR leadership and legal experience isn’t just an advantage, it’s a game changer.

Read the full article on Good Work News:
A Powerful Combination: Why HR and Legal Experience Make for Exceptional Workplace Investigators.
https://seabrookworkplacelaw.ca/good-work-news/

#WorkplaceInvestigations #HRandLegal #SeabrookWorkplaceLaw #TrustAndCompliance #InvestigationExcellence
Effective investigations require more than technic Effective investigations require more than technical skill.
They demand awareness, of people, culture, and the impact every decision leaves behind.

At SWL, we bring together legal judgment and human understanding.
This combination allows us to handle complex workplace matters with precision, care, and accountability.

Recent insights on Good Work News explore these themes:
“Why Kindness and Compassion Are Critical in Workplace Investigations” by Ted Panagiotoulias
“The Subtle Signs of a Toxic Workplace Culture” by Amelia Perfetto

Both articles highlight how thoughtful investigation and early cultural insight protect organizations and strengthen trust.

Read more on Good Work News: https://seabrookworkplacelaw.ca/good-work-news/

#EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceInvestigations #Leadership #HR #EmployeeRelations #GoodWorkNews
The New York State Bar Association Labor & Employm The New York State Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section Fall Meeting brought together leading voices from across North America to discuss the future of work across borders.

Samantha Seabrook will join a panel offering a Canadian perspective on employment law, sharing insights on how U.S. professionals can better navigate cross-border workplace issues involving Ontario employees and operations.

From compliance nuances to cultural context, these conversations strengthen collaboration and clarity for those managing teams and clients in both countries.

Events like this remind us how important it is to stay informed, connected, and proactive in building healthier, legally sound workplaces across jurisdictions.

Stay tuned!

#EmploymentLaw #LabourLaw #CrossBorderWork #LegalInsights #Leadership #CanadianLaw #WorkplaceCulture
The HR Coaching Call with Ted Panagiotoulias explo The HR Coaching Call with Ted Panagiotoulias explored one of the most critical — yet often misunderstood — areas of workplace leadership: how to conduct investigations that are fair, effective, and human-centered.

In this session, Ted shared insights from real-world experiences, highlighting what separates a successful investigation from one that leaves lasting damage.

Participants learned how to manage sensitive situations with clarity, consistency, and compassion, while maintaining the integrity of the process.

For HR professionals and leaders, these lessons are invaluable. A well-handled investigation protects trust, reinforces accountability, and strengthens workplace culture.

Stay tuned for our next HR Coaching Call. Each session is designed to bring practical insights and real lessons from the field to help you lead with confidence.

Tuesday 21 at 11:30am ET. 
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K9ZDGAR-QD62NROVnzcLLA

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