Independent, impartial workplace investigations

Workplaces involve human interaction and so, from time to time, complaints invariably happen. Dealing with harassment, bullying, misconduct, fraud and whistleblowing is part of doing business but handling claims quickly and appropriately is essential to manage risk.

A specialist independent workplace investigator can help you navigate workplace incidents, stay in control of the situation, manage legal and compliance risk and address cultural issues. Claims can be stressful for all involved parties and so having an investigator who can manage claims in an impartial, sensitive, trauma-informed way is essential.

Engaging an external investigator can:

• Remove perceptions of bias and ensure that investigations are fair, impartial and defensible
• Provide expert advice that your HR team may not possess or have capacity to provide
• Ensure there is a well-planned and documented process and report with clear outcomes and recommendations
• Reduce the likelihood of disciplinary action arising for an investigation being successfully challenged at a later date
• Be a cost-effective and practical way to ensure you are meeting your compliance obligations
• Give all parties confidence in an investigation and its outcomes