Support with Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations are fact-finding exercises following allegations of a misdemeanour. They can be complex but support from Waddington Brown can provide the expertise needed to reach a successful and impartial conclusion. HR investigations are held to collect information and evidence relating to an allegation, to determine what happened and establish whether a company policy has been violated. Many workplace investigations stem from allegations of misconduct or bad behaviour such as making threats, poor time keeping or unjustified absenteeism.
Why HR investigations are important
Making decisions on a workplace disciplinary or grievance without completing a good investigation can expose the organisation to the risk of legal action. However, a properly conducted investigation will enable the employer to make an informed decision on what actions to take. The team at Waddington Brown can ascertain if there is a case to answer and, as an independent party, will not compromise either the company or the employee. An external investigator can ensure objectivity especially where the case involves complex matters, sensitive issues or senior members of staff.
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Natalie has been absolutely amazing - a joy to work with, extremely professional and incredibly competent; she got a really great [mediation] outcome with the process for us, and whilst it is early days, she achieved what many of us felt may not be possible.
Waddington Brown has been pivotal to supporting our workplace culture transformation. The coaching, learning and development, and leadership programme have consistently provided meaningful and demonstrable support for our organisation. The team are friendly, professional and fair in their advice. We are very pleased with the support that we continue to receive from Waddington Brown.
Eithne helped place me in my new role, and everyone on the team is helpful, professional and wants you to succeed.
Waddington Brown helped me find my next step in my HR career, and the service and communication was great all the way through.
Thanks to your dedication and expertise I have been offered and have accepted the position, and I am thrilled to embark on this new journey. I am deeply appreciative of the effort you put into finding opportunities that aligned perfectly with my skills and aspirations and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a dedicated team.
Thanks to you, Eithne, and the team for an impeccable service which has supported and guided us to this wonderful conclusion.
Nina provided invaluable support through all stages of the recruitment process. Her guidance enabled me to better understand the needs of the business ahead of my interview, which ultimately helped me to secure the role. Throughout the whole recruitment and onboarding period, Nina was a positive and reassuring professional, whose knowledge of internal communications was incredibly insightful.
I really appreciate all the support that we have had from WB in respect of the investigations that have taken place recently, and I must say that the quality of the investigations carried out by the varied associates has to date, been very high and helped us immensely.
Get in touch
In the midst of a workplace grievance or disciplinary case? Get in touch with our HR investigation specialists today to help you reach a resolution.
