Workplace Investigations
Workplace Investigations & Sensitive Cases
Independent support for workplace investigations — from strategy and governance to oversight of complex, sensitive or contested matters.
The challenge
A poorly run investigation can be more damaging than the issue it was meant to resolve. Investigations fail when scope is unclear, evidence is handled inconsistently, interviews are mishandled, or the process cannot withstand later challenge. HR leaders need investigations that are fair, proportionate, well-governed and defensible.
How I help
Plan and scope properly
We define the allegations, scope, evidential standard and governance before anyone is interviewed — the single biggest driver of a sound outcome.
Run a fair, defensible process
Interview planning, evidence handling and documentation are structured so the investigation holds up to scrutiny.
Reach clear, reasoned findings
Findings are evidenced and proportionate, with a documented rationale that supports the decisions that follow.
What this covers
- Investigation strategy and planning
- Misconduct and gross-misconduct investigations
- Harassment, bullying and discrimination investigations
- Grievance and disciplinary investigations
- Investigation governance, oversight and quality review
Relevant experience
Direct experience conducting and overseeing sensitive investigations, including senior-leader matters, within regulated environments across multiple jurisdictions.
Frequently asked questions
A structured, impartial process to establish facts about a specific allegation — defining scope, gathering and testing evidence, interviewing relevant parties fairly, and reaching evidenced, proportionate findings with a documented rationale.
Unclear scope, inconsistent evidential standards, poorly planned interviews, inadequate documentation, and a lack of independent governance — all of which weaken findings and expose the organisation to challenge.
Both are possible — independent conduct of the investigation, or strategy, governance and oversight of an investigation run by your team, depending on the sensitivity and resources involved.
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