Workplace Investigations

Conducting effective investigations

When an incident is reported or disclosed to you, it is your obligation as an employer to ensure a workplace investigation is carried our fairly and appropriately. The team at ABLA have the experience required in handling these sensitive incidents, providing advice, facilitation, investigation or mediation.

It is not what you do, but often what you don't do that can make all the difference in an investigation.

Poorly conducted investigations can potentially lead to:

• unsound findings
• significant legal liabilities
• crippling financial payouts
• lasting brand damage that can be hard to recover from.

You can’t control how people behave – but you can control how you respond. A fair and thorough investigation process protects your organisation, your people, your clients and your reputation.

ABLA works alongside you to minimise the disruption a workplace investigation can bring to your business. We know the importance of a fair, thorough investigation that will stand up to scrutiny – and we stay focused on the best outcome for your business at every step.

If you find yourself with a workplace complaint or disclosure, consider chatting to us first. We can assist with: 

Workplace Investigations

• Scope analysis – what needs investigating and what doesn't
• Interviews – independent and insightful, supporting those involved at all times
• Evidence – gather, review and assess
• Analyse – identify missing pieces
• Report – concise findings and recommendations
• Review – HR processes.

Workplace Procedures Reviews

• Audit on workplace procedures to align with compliance obligations
• Post-incident strategic review

Workplace Mediation Services

• Our Nationally Accreditated Meditators can help with informal and confidential meetings
• Facilitate communication between parties in a workplace disagreement
• Identify issues, develop options for resolution and reach agreement

Workplace Investigations Training

• Inhouse training for HR professionals, business owners and senior managers
• Induction training for senior managers
• Training for individuals based on investigation findings.

Engaging ABLA in an investigation will provide peace of mind around impartiality and give you confidence the case will hold up in court should it end up there. We aim for successful mediation and respect all parties throughout the process.

Call today for a complimentary workplace investigations consultation or get in touch via the contact us form on this page. This one call could save you money and reputational damage.