Workwise: Navigating workplace investigations
Introducing Workwise, the new podcast from Forsters’ Employment & Partnerships team.
Each series explores a different workplace issue, bringing together lawyers, HR professionals and guest experts to share practical insights on the legal, people and business challenges shaping today’s workplaces. From emerging legal developments to the people challenges facing organisations today, Workwise focuses on the issues that matter most to employers and those responsible for managing them.
Our first series looks at workplace investigations. Across five episodes, we discuss what happens when things go wrong at work, from grievances and whistleblowing concerns to confidentiality, data protection, employee wellbeing and the growing role of AI. We explore the practical decisions organisations face at every stage of an investigation, from the critical first 24 – 48 hours through to some of the more complex regulatory, criminal and wellbeing issues that can arise along the way.
In episode 1, “The first steps in a workplace investigation”, employment partners Joe Beeston and Danielle Crawford are joined by Ann-Marie Comer, HR Director at Forsters, to discuss how employers can approach those critical first 24 – 48 hours. From defining scope and managing communications to identifying whistleblowing concerns and navigating the growing role of AI, they explore the decisions that can shape an investigation from the outset.
As workplace investigations become increasingly complex, getting the early stages right can make all the difference
Conducting credible workplace investigations
This practical guide for employers will give you the confidence to conduct a professional investigation that meets your legal and regulatory obligations.
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