The investigation focused on whether managers had known of Lauer's alleged misconduct prior to his being fired in November. But the memo made no mention of Lauer or the investigation in praising Pat Langer, now the former executive vice president of HR at NBCUniversal.
"Under Pat's direction, the HR organization created the Talent Lab, expanded bonus eligibility, improved HR systems, launched new recognition programs, increased employee perks and benefits, and enhanced executive search and talent acquisition efforts," Adam Miller, executive VP, NBCUniversal, wrote in the memo.
The investigation conducted by NBC found "no evidence" that any of the company's leaders were aware of complaints against Lauer. That probe included 68 interviews with current and former employees and found that four women made allegations against Lauer, but that managers did not learn about the allegations until November.
Andy Lack, NBC News chairman, noted in a memo to employees that "we cannot change the past... What we can do is learn from it, and try to make it right," Lack wrote, noting that changes would include training and a new team of employee counselors that are independent of HR.
An NBCUniversal spokesperson said in May that Langer's "long-planned retirement was announced weeks ago and has absolutely no association with the NBC News Workplace Investigation."