Become a Human Lie Detector: Tactics for Assessing Employee Truthfulness

Human resources professionals are frequently called upon to assess truthfulness in the workplace. Making accurate and timely credibility determinations is an essential skill, but how can they be certain someone is being truthful? The task can be daunting. However, there are techniques that can make the job easier: proven tips and tricks borrowed from another profession – the professional intelligence officer.

Throughout history, countries have relied on spies and espionage to seek the truth. Although there are ethical, legal and practical considerations that prevent employers from developing their own spy networks in the workplace, there is no reason they cannot borrow, and learn from, some of the other tools that spy handlers around the world have used to assess truthfulness. This presentation does just that – outlining tips and tactics that can help determine whether someone is lying or telling the truth in the employment context and beyond.

Registration: 3:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Program: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.