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When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact

When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact

Update: 2025-10-20
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When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact


Episode Summary:

Employees are increasingly raising concerns that managers are harming their mental well-being. But how should HR respond? In this episode of The HR Investigations Podcast, Natalie A. Ivey walks you through how to investigate complaints that a manager is “creating mental health issues” for their team. Learn how to focus on observable behavior, conduct fair interviews, analyze findings, and make recommendations that protect employees while supporting organizational culture.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:



  • Why HR should focus on behavior, not diagnoses

  • How to conduct intake interviews around sensitive complaints

  • What data and witnesses to consider in the investigation

  • How to analyze credibility and identify patterns of behavior

  • Recommendations HR can make to address toxic leadership


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When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact

When Managers Harm: Investigating Allegations of Mental Health Impact

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