HR Fundamentals Session 5: Conducting Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations are typically initiated in response to reports or complaints of inappropriate employee behaviour. They involve gathering information in a structured way to determine whether the report or complaint is substantiated, before deciding whether further action is warranted.

Initiating a workplace investigation, how it is conducted, and how information is gathered and relied upon to make findings, can have significant implications on the employer and the employee/s involved.

This webinar will provide key recommendations and practical guidance on:

• when investigations are appropriate;
• suitable planning and communication with participants;
• how investigations ought to be conducted (and the relevance of underpinning industrial instruments, employment contracts, company policies and practices);
• how the allegations should be formulated;
• gathering evidence and relevant considerations when making findings; and
• interim measures whilst the investigation is being conducted.

Case studies will highlight where employers have got it right and not-so-right and what the implications can be.

The webinar will also provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions before and during the session.

This webinar is ideal for HR managers, HR staff at all levels and operational staff who manage employees and are responsible for addressing and deciding on suitable approaches and disciplinary measures for managing inappropriate behaviours.