Testimonials

"Nothing can strike more fear and loathing into the hearts of an HR professional than the words, "workplace investigation".  In her book, Diane demystifies this challenging, complex and litigious process by providing clear, concise and actionable steps.  A valuable how-to handbook for any HR professional navigating the workplace investigation for the first time or the fiftieth!"
Mary Nummelin
VP of People and Organizational Best Practice
Polar Electro Inc.

"This is the ultimate Guide to workplace investigations.  Diane Pfadenhauer's book is a needed tool for every Human Resource professional and Labor and Employment lawyer.  This book should not be "tucked away" in a library but should be used on a very regular basis."             
Glenn J. Franklin, Esq.
Partner
Franklin, Gringer & Cohen

"Diane Pfadenhauer’s  Workplace Investigations: Discrimination and Harassment is a comprehensive and handy reference tool for Human Resources professionals and attorneys alike.  This “user-friendly" guide lays out in a very digestible and organized fashion everything you need to know about conducting investigations, along with incisive comments and practical tips.  The book is easy to use as a reference tool  for the experienced investigator, as well as an introduction for the novice whose task it is to investigate very sensitive issues. To conduct a proper investigation, planning is the key;  with Diane’s book, you will be totally prepared. I highly recommend this valuable resource to all of my colleagues."
Jules Halpern, Esq.
Principal
Halpern Employment Law Advisors

"This book explicitly details every element of a workplace investigation. The insights into the fine points of the investigation are enumerated in such a fundamental way.  Using this as a guideline will transform any investigation into a series of defined and logical steps leading to a thorough exploration and well determined outcome. Excellent tool!"
Barbara Gebhardt
President
Opus Staffing

"Diane provides business owners and HR professionals with a clearly written, road map of how to proceed in conducting a Workplace Investigation of employee misconduct.  Diane’s approach is methodical and instinctive, peppered with real life scenarios you will encounter making the reading real and the process manageable.  This book is a must in every manager’s library."

Jeanne Stewart, SPHR
President, Human Resources Association of New York
President, HR on the Move, LLC.