Impactful Communication: Chiedza Nziramasanga Of Transformative Workplace Investigations On 5…

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series. Before we dive into our discussion about communication, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you share with us the backstory about what brought you to your specific career path?

I’d say it’s been a combination of God’s guidance and personal life experiences that have led me to where I am now in my career. I started my career as an Assistant Attorney General in Antitrust. During that time, I faced my share of bias and microaggressions in the legal field, which made me want to bring about positive change in workplaces. This led me to transition into plaintiff’s side employment practice, where I represented individuals facing workplace injustices, such as discrimination, harassment and retaliation, deepening my commitment to equitable and inclusive workplaces.

During my time in private practice, I realized the incredible potential of workplace investigations. They provided a way to directly impact workplace culture by resolving conflicts, addressing skill gaps, and tackling systemic issues, all with the aim of creating more positive work environments. This led me to make yet another shift into the role of a workplace investigator.

Here, I have been able to use my legal background and my dedication to fairness to help organizations work through their workplace issues and improve the overall atmosphere. It’s been a journey full of purpose, and it’s allowed me to play a part in making workplaces where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started your career?

I’ll never forget a one-on-one with a former boss early in my career. During that conversation, I enthusiastically shared my five-year vision for my career and my goals for growth within the organization. I had expected to be met with a supportive and encouraging response, but instead was met with what felt like a splash of cold water when he advised me, “If that’s where you see your career going in the next 5 years, you may need to explore opportunities elsewhere.”