Conducting effective EEO witness interviews

Performing effective and efficient third party witness interviews when investigating an equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaint is fundamentally important.

Witnesses typically do not have a "stake in the action" and many times can offer unbiased testimony and evidence, which may assist the investigator in determining what transpired between the alleged victim and the alleged harasser..

Indeed, witnesses are frequently the pivotal piece in helping the EEO investigator determine just what went on most particularly in so-called "he said/she said" situations.

Please watch the following brief video for tips on how to prepare for and perform witness interviews.