Managing Investigations

Employee misconduct usually requires HR to follow up with an investigation, but what's the best way to approach it?

Investigating employee misconduct or grievances is way down most managers' to-do lists. Human resources practitioners sometimes struggle to persuade managers to take full responsibility for such investigations, but often all that is needed is proper guidance and support.

The consequences of failing to investigate promptly can range from valuable evidence perishing, through to successful tribunal claims for unfair or constructive dismissal.

The aim of our Managing Investigations workshop is to give an understanding of the legal requirements for conducting investigations and to consider the practical aspects of managing an investigation from start to finish. The Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures clearly states that an investigation must be undertaken prior to any disciplinary action, yet it provides little advice on how managers should do this.

• By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Describe the legal requirements of conducting an investigation

• Produce an investigation plan and a framework investigation report

• Conduct an investigation interview

• Evaluate evidence

• Deal with potential difficulties which may arise, and

• Consider how to take action following the investigation

Who should attend:

• Managers

• Supervisors

• Team Leaders

Course certification: On successful completion of the course delegates will be awarded a Certificate of attendance.

Course Duration: half day

To download and print a course outline in pdf click here