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Workplace investigations

Establish the facts.
Protect the process.

Structured investigation support when a grievance, disciplinary issue or workplace concern needs a clear evidence trail.

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Workplace investigations

A clear evidence trail when the facts are in question.

When a grievance, allegation or workplace concern is disputed, decisions need to rest on evidence gathered fairly. A structured investigation sets clear terms, speaks to the right people and records what was found.

An investigation usually sits within a wider employee relations process. We agree the remit first, and afterwards can help you look at any policy gaps the matter has revealed.

When this helps

Situations we can
help you with.

Recognise one of these? Request a callback and we can talk it through.

  • 01
    A grievance involves accounts that conflict.
  • 02
    An allegation needs to be looked at before any decision is made.
  • 03
    The manager who would normally investigate is too close to the matter.
  • 04
    You need a clear record of how the facts were established.

What we can help with

A practical, agreed scope.

We shape the work around the issue, your existing documents and the support your managers need.

Set clear terms

Agree the remit, relevant policies, reporting line and potential conflicts before starting.

Gather evidence fairly

Plan the documents and interviews needed, with appropriate confidentiality and record keeping.

Report findings

Distinguish evidence, disputed accounts and findings within the agreed terms of reference.

Our approach

Context before conclusions.

First, understand the issue. Then set out the choices, agree the work and document the next step. More about how we work.

OUR PRINCIPLE
Findings are only
as sound as
the process behind them.

Context before conclusions.
People alongside process.

How it works

From first message
to agreed support.

  1. 01

    Tell us the situation

    A short outline by form, email or phone. Keep names and sensitive details out of the first message.

  2. 02

    A first conversation

    We talk through what is happening, what you need and what a sensible next step looks like.

  3. 03

    Agree scope and terms

    Scope, fees and terms are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

  4. 04

    Support, then review

    We help you put the agreed approach into practice and look at what should change for the longer term.

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Discuss an investigation.

Leave your details and we will call to talk through the situation and agree a sensible next step. Please keep names and sensitive details for the conversation.

  1. 01We call at a time that suits you.
  2. 02We discuss what is happening and what you need.
  3. 03If there is work to do, we confirm scope and fees first.

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Before we begin

Clarity on the work.
Clarity on the terms.

How is the work priced?

Scope, fees and terms are agreed before work begins. We will confirm the support and response arrangements in your proposal.

What should I share at the first conversation?

A short outline of the situation and the support you need. Please do not send employee records or sensitive personal details through an initial enquiry.

Can we start with a specific issue?

Yes. We can discuss a focused piece of work and whether ongoing support would be useful. Any further work is scoped separately.

Who makes the final decision?

The employer. An investigation establishes and reports on the facts within its terms of reference; any outcome is decided separately.

Related services

Related support

Many situations touch more than one area. These services often work together.

Retained HR advisory

Ongoing support, grounded in your business.

Regular HR advice for owners and managers who need a consistent point of reference as their team grows.

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Employee relations support

People matters, handled properly.

Clear guidance through disciplinaries, grievances, sickness, performance and difficult conversations.

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Policies & contracts

Give your people decisions a sound foundation.

Contracts, handbooks and policies that reflect how your business works, with a clear route to address gaps.

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Who we help

Owner-led businesses and the managers who lead their teams.

See the organisations and situations we support, from first hires to established teams.

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About us

Context before conclusions. People alongside process.

How we approach advice, and what you can expect when you work with us.

How we work →

A clear next step

Let’s start with the situation in front of you.

Tell us what is happening in your business. We can discuss the right support and agree the scope before work starts.

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