What We Do
We conduct independent workplace investigations into issues such as:
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Discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment claims
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Retaliation concerns
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Employee misconduct and policy violations
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Leadership and workplace behavior concerns
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Sensitive, high-risk employee complaints
Workplace investigations are not just about finding facts; they are about ensuring your organization responds appropriately and confidently when there is reason to believe a violation may have occurred.
Why It Matters
Effective investigations help organizations:
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Comply with federal employment laws
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Reduce legal and financial risk
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Maintain a fair and respectful workplace
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Protect organizational reputation and retention
Employers have a responsibility to promptly and confidentially investigate complaints and take appropriate corrective action where needed.
We help you meet that responsibility with confidence.
Our Approach
We follow a structured, defensible process grounded in EEOC guidance and SHRM best practices:
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Prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations
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Clear scope definition based on the seriousness of issues
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Objective interviews and evidence gathering
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Credibility assessment and fact validation
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Clear, well-documented findings and reports
Every investigation is tailored to the specific situation because no two workplace issues are the same.
We also align our work with a structured investigation framework that includes determining whether an investigation is required, gathering and analyzing data, and providing recommendations for corrective action and risk mitigation.
We take investigation inquiries from business owners, HR professionals, attorneys, and managers.
When to Call Us
You should consider an external investigator when:
· The situation involves senior leadership
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Internal HR lacks capacity or neutrality
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The issue is high-risk or highly sensitive
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You need objective, third-party credibility
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You want a defensible, well-documented process
What You Receive
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A clear investigation plan.
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Conducted interviews with relevant parties, with signed statements.
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Thorough review of documentation and evidence.
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A written report summarizing findings, including a detailed timeline from the day you call us.
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Practical and objective recommendations for next steps.
Our goal is simple: give you clarity, reduce your risk, and help you move forward.
About
Sharon Thomas DeLay is an experienced HR consultant, business owner, and national speaker who partners with organizations to build compliant, practical, and people-centered HR solutions, including workplace investigations. As an experienced HR professional, with over 30 years of practice, she brings a “both sides of the table” perspective to her investigations, creating both an objective and an empathetic approach to her interview style.
Sharon holds senior HR certifications including SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHRi, along with multiple coaching and career development certifications. [SDeLay bio 2026 | Word]
In the area of workplace investigations, Sharon has invested heavily in advanced training and professional development to ensure her work is thorough, compliant, and defensible. Her credentials and experience include:
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Completion of EEOC training on conducting internal workplace investigations and interviewing techniques
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Completion of SHRM’s Leading Workplace Investigations program
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More than 100 hours of formal investigation training
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Experience conducting investigations of senior- and C-level management and non-management employees in a variety of situations
Her investigative work is grounded in best practices, including prompt and impartial inquiry, comprehensive fact-gathering, credibility assessment, and clear reporting to support informed decision-making.
In addition to her consulting work, Sharon is an active leader in the HR community. She serves in leadership roles with the Human Resource Association of Central Ohio and regularly contributes through training, speaking, and mentoring to strengthen workplaces and support business leaders. [
Sharon lives in central Ohio with her husband Kevin and their three dogs, and is passionate about helping organizations create workplaces that are compliant, respectful, and effective.
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