Every investigation is different, but several categories of information can be particularly valuable. Corporate and Ownership Changes Businesses evolve. A company investigated several years ago may now have different owners, officers, directors, managers, addresses, affiliates, or related entities. Those changes may materially affect the company's risk profile. Litigation Litigation can provide important information about a...
Why “Handling It Internally” Can Cost You Millions
By Lt. Paul C. Page, Retired -Premier Investigations When allegations of workplace misconduct arise, many organizations make a critical and often costly decision: they handle the investigation internally. At first glance, this approach appears efficient and cost-effective. Human Resources is already on staff. Leadership is familiar with the individuals involved. The issue can be resolved...
Workplace Investigations in 2026: The EEOC Standard Has Changed (And Employers Need to Catch Up)
Workplace investigations are not what they used to be. In 2026, I am seeing organizations face increased risk not necessarily because they ignored complaints, but because their investigation process was inconsistent, unclear, or difficult to defend later. When employers are challenged, the greatest vulnerability is often not the underlying complaint. It is the process. A...
AI, Screenshots, and Retaliation: New Workplace Investigation Risks to Watch in 2026
Workplace investigations are increasingly shaped by digital evidence—screenshots, group chats, DMs, emails, recordings, shared documents, and collaboration-platform messages. In many matters, the dispute is no longer just about what happened. It’s also whether the evidence is complete, authentic, and presented in context. As a workplace investigator and attorney, I’m seeing a growing pattern: parties arrive...
The Changing Landscape of Workplace Investigations in 2025
As organizations navigate the post-pandemic workplace, internal investigations have entered a period of rapid transformation. One of the most significant shifts involves the challenge posed by hybrid and remote work. Investigators must now collect and assess evidence that exists across multiple digital environments and jurisdictions. The expansion of flexible work arrangements has also heightened the...
The Evolution of Private Investigation Services in 2025
The landscape of private investigation is undergoing rapid change. As demand grows across personal, corporate, and digital domains, private investigators must evolve their methods and tools to stay ahead. According to market research, the global private-investigation services market was valued at approximately USD 19.95 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.74 billion by 2032—reflecting a compound...