If you’re involved in conflict or dealing with challenging workplace dynamics, you might feel tempted to hit the record button perhaps to protect yourself, or to create a record of events without seeking consent…but be warned, recording conversations covertly in the workplace can land employees and employers in very hot water.
A formal qualification in workplace investigations such as the Certificate IV in Government Investigations, equips HR staff with the knowledge and expertise to handle sensitive matters with fairness, objectivity, and confidentiality.
Organisations like to put their best foot forward when attracting new talent, but be warned – a ‘glossy’ recruitment strategy may not be the right way to go.
Employees can at times be reluctant to make complaints or ‘blow the whistle’ due to fear of adverse action, retaliation, or damage to career progression. Technology can help boost employee perceptions of the integrity and safety of your organisations complaints and whistleblower policy.
The psychological well-being of every employee is important in the work environment. Employees who experience adverse mental health at work will often be unhappy and unfocused, lose sleep, experience more stress and face additional health risks. Research reveals that 50% of employees took between 1-2 weeks off work during an investigation because of anxiety, depression,…
Investigators work with traumatised people every day, but there’s little guidance on how to conduct a trauma-informed investigation.