Running Internal Investigations
The South Dakota SHRM State Council is excited to offer a virtual training session titled Running Internal Investigations. This complimentary session is available at no cost to members of any South Dakota SHRM chapter.
Running Internal Investigations provides a high-level introduction to the fundamentals of workplace investigations and their role in supporting a fair, respectful, and compliant work environment. This presentation offers a broad overview of how investigations fit within organizational practices, policies, and decision-making, without diving into technical or procedural detail.
Designed for a general audience, the session highlights the purpose of workplace investigations, the responsibilities involved, and the importance of approaching concerns thoughtfully and consistently. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of why investigations matter, how they contribute to organizational integrity, and what it means to approach issues with objectivity and professionalism.
This one-hour presentation sets the foundation for further learning by building awareness, establishing common language, and reinforcing the value of sound investigative practices in today’s workplace.
All members of South Dakota SHRM chapters are invited to attend this event at NO COST! The training as been approved for 1 SHRM and HRCI recertification credit.
About the presenter:
Susan White, SHRM-SCP is a seasoned human resources leader, consultant, educator, and speaker with more than 30 years of executive-level experience helping organizations and leaders optimize talent and build high-performing cultures. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Susan Tinder White Consulting, LLC, where she partners with executives across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors on strategic HR, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Susan is widely recognized for her expertise in talent identification, development, coaching, and retention - skills she refined as a Senior Vice President and HR Executive at JP Morgan Chase. Her thoughtful, relationship-centered approach enables leaders to solve complex people challenges and drive measurable business results.
Susan is a SHRM faculty member, teaching and guiding HR professionals around the world. She holds multiple SHRM specialty credentials in areas including talent acquisition, HR investigations, and HR leadership for departments of one, as well as the SHRM Foundation’s Employing Abilities @ Work certificate. Susan also teaches the SHRM Workplace Investigations Credential, an interactive course (in-person or live online) where participants apply SHRM’s 7-step framework, analyze case studies, and build investigation skills.
Susan extends her influence through media and publishing as the co-host of The JoyPowered® Workspace Podcast - a long-running show focused on creating workplaces where people thrive - and as co-author of The JoyPowered® Team, engaging HR and business leaders with actionable insights and a human-centered perspective on work.
In addition to her consulting and thought leadership, Susan has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Indianapolis and remains actively involved in professional and community organizations focused on advancing workforce development and inclusive workplace practices.
South Dakota SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for one (1) PDC toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
This Program has been pre-approved for one (1) hour of HR General credit toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
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