Participating in a formal workplace investigation can be a stressful and difficult experience, whether you are a complainant, respondent, witness, manager or HR professional. Organisations need to consider how the health, safety and wellbeing of all participants can be supported during an investigation and how they can meet their duty of care. Some simple preventative practices can be of significant benefit - here’s how. 4
- Does my investigator have the requisite qualifications and industry experience to perform the task I am asking of them?
- Does my investigator have the confidence, tools and techniques necessary to tackle difficult topics and subject matters, and to inspire trust in the parties?
- Does my investigator have the resilience and insight to effectively manage any personal feelings or impacts which arise as a result of the investigation?