Investigations at Work (Disciplinary & Grievance)

This one-day course on workplace investigations equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to conduct fair, thorough, and legally compliant disciplinary and grievance investigations.
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Introduction

Our comprehensive course on workplace investigations equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to conduct fair, thorough, and legally compliant disciplinary and grievance investigations. Designed for HR professionals, managers, and decision-makers, this course covers every stage of the investigation process, ensuring best practices are followed while safeguarding employee wellbeing.

Course Contents

  • Deciding if an investigation is necessary
  • What is to be investigated, who will deal with the matter
  • Confidentiality
  • Looking after employees’ wellbeing and mental health
  • Possible temporary measures
  • Possibility of criminal proceedings
  • Considerations for suspensions
  • Preparing an investigation plan
  • Possible sources of evidence
  • Identification of parties relevant to the investigation
  • Evidence collection – type and sequence
  • Arranging meetings and the meeting process
  • Understanding “Right to be accompanied”
  • Handling and recording an investigation meeting
  • Investigation meetings – tips and techniques
  • Handling a refusal or failure to attend an investigation meeting
  • Employee relationships and motives
  • Witness statements, written records and documents, physical evidence
  • Writing an investigation report
  • Making recommendations, formal, informal, no further action
  • Concluding the investigation and the role of an investigator
  • Clarifications and further enquiries
  • Retaining investigation reports
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Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a CPD certificate.

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