Workplace Investigator & Conflict Specialist
Workplace Investigations
Cara is an experienced, third-party neutral who conducts fair, thorough and trauma-informed investigations. She specializes in harassment, bullying, discrimination, sexual misconduct, code of conduct violations, Criminal Code violations, and off-duty misconduct. Organizations receive a thorough and defensible report with well-supported findings and practical recommendations for next steps.
Workplace Investigations Consulting
Cara supports internal HR teams and HR professionals new to investigations, who need guidance during complex and high-stakes investigations. She reviews investigation plans, interview guides, evidence analyses, and credibility assessments - helping teams strengthen procedural integrity and confidence in their findings.
Workplace Investigations Training
Cara provides step-by step skills-based training for HR professionals and managers. Training covers every stage of a sound investigation: complaint intake, to crafting allegations, planning and conducting interviews, assessing evidence, making findings and preparing recommendations. Participants leave with a practical framework they an apply to both complaint-based and disciplinary investigations.
High-Conflict Coaching
Managing high-conflict behaviour can be overwhelming and exhausting. Cara offers individualized coaching and practical tools for leaders who are navigating challenging employees or prolonged workplace conflicts. Her approach helps managers stay grounded, set clear expectations and respond effectively to escalating behaviour.
High-Conflict Mediation
Using the New Ways for Mediation method from the High Conflict Institute, Cara provides pre-mediation coaching and workplace mediation services for organizations of any size. Her structured, supportive process helps participants move from entrenched positions toward workable solutions.
Conflict Engagement
Workplace conflict is highly context-specific and resolving it requires an accurate diagnosis. Cara works directly with leaders to identify the type(s) of conflict they’re facing, understand escalation patterns, and develop the interviewing skills and communication skills to move issues forward.