EP.81: AI and Workplace Investigations: Finding the Right Balance - Ashley Brown

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #81 Topic: AI and Workplace Investigations: Finding the Right Balance Guest: Ashley Brown – Partner, Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp Episode Overview: AI is transforming nearly every aspect of HR, and workplace investigations are no exception. From organizing evidence and summarizing interviews to drafting reports and identifying patterns, AI has the potential to make investigations more efficient and consistent. But workplace investigations are ultimately about people. They require trust, fairness, credibility, and sound judgment. As AI becomes more capable, and challenges like privacy concerns, bias, transcription errors, and deepfakes become more common, HR leaders must understand where technology adds value and where human judgment remains irreplaceable. In this episode, Ashley Brown joins Jeff Waldman to explore how organizations can responsibly integrate AI into workplace investigations while maintaining fairness, accuracy, and trust. We explore: 👉 Where AI can improve efficiency during workplace investigations 👉 Why credibility assessments and difficult conversations still require human judgment 👉 The emerging risks of AI, including bias, privacy concerns, and fabricated evidence 👉 How HR leaders can responsibly adopt AI without compromising fairness or trust 👉 What the future of AI-powered workplace investigations could look like Whether you're an HR leader, employment lawyer, investigator, or business executive, this episode offers practical guidance for navigating one of HR's most sensitive responsibilities in the age of AI. About Ashley Brown: Ashley Brown is a Partner at *Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP*, practising out of the firm's Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto offices. She advises employers across all areas of labour and employment law, including workplace investigations, human rights, occupational health and safety, employment contracts, executive compensation, labour relations, collective bargaining, and workplace restructuring. 🔗 Connect with Ashley:   / ashley-brown-95718a45   🌐 Ashley's Profile: https://filionlaw.com/team-member/ash... 🔗 Filion on LinkedIn:   / filion-wakely-thorup-angeletti-llp   🌐 Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP: https://filionlaw.com/ About ScaleHR: The Unmuted Podcast is powered by ScaleHR (https://goscalehr.com/), helping emerging HR, Recruitment, and Work Tech companies accelerate brand awareness and lead generation through *Catalyst*, our community-driven content and omnichannel marketing solution. 📩 Learn more: https://www.goscalehr.com/ #Podcast #AI #WorkplaceInvestigations #EmploymentLaw #HR #Leadership #PeopleAndCulture #HRTech #FutureOfWork