About HTGTMI…Workplace Investigations
The HR Headmistress’ Guide
Kate Russell
When workplace disputes arise, many managers shoot first and ask questions later (HR always have to deal with the ‘bodies’!) Needless to say, this is likely to seriously flaw the disciplinary process and put the final outcome in doubt. It is vitally important to collect and consider all the facts before taking any action
The fundamental purpose of a discipline or grievance investigation is to collect the facts. It’s no more difficult than that. But while a really rigorous investigation is essential to a well conducted process, many managers simply skate over the surface and either do not collect the relevant data or fail to take a sufficiently robust approach to data collection.
In The HR Headmistress’ new book, with an introduction from Sarah Vance, Portsmouth City Council’s senior investigating office, the reader is guided through the process that employers should follow when conducting a formal workplace investigation. Readers will find out about the legal framework and learn how to identify and avoid the risks of unfair dismissal and unlawful discrimination claims during the investigation process. Kate takes her readers through the key skills needed to collect evidence and provides practical advice and exercises. This includes collecting data from witness, guidance on anonymous witness statements and the need to be objective and focus on facts. It’s important to properly plan and prepare for the investigation and the book also includes guidance on what to do if difficulties arise. As well as guiding the reader though the fact-finding process, Kate considers how to manage stress and employee absence in the context of an investigation and the role of the investigator at a formal disciplinary or grievance meeting.
With its case studies checklists and templates, How to Get Top Marks in… Tackling Workplace Investigations is the essential handbook for any manager who carries out investigations.
Published on 31st March 2011
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