by Sarah Maher | May 28, 2020 | Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigations
All employers have, “so far as is reasonably practicable,” a responsibility to safeguard “the safety, health and welfare at work of his or her employees”. In order to fully comply with this requirement in the middle of the current crisis, employers need to stay on top...
by Sarah Maher | Apr 30, 2020 | Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigations
If you have arrived here from a Google search and you are wondering how to conduct a remote workplace investigation, we suggest you check out Part One of this two-part series here. So, you’ve made the initial preparations for your remote workplace investigation,...
by Sarah Maher | Apr 30, 2020 | Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigations
In our last blog we discussed the reasons why you should consider bringing your workplace investigations online. It is understandable that you might have some initial reticence about doing so. After all, workplace investigations can be a minefield at the best of...
by Insight Editor | Oct 29, 2019 | Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigations
Bullying, harassment and intimidation in the workplace are some of the most difficult people issues which organisations may have to deal with. Organisations can also have to contend with grievances from employees and disciplinary issues. Failure to address and resolve...
by Insight Editor | Dec 12, 2013 | Discipline and Grievances, HR Support Services, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigations
In light of recent allegations involving the former artistic director of the Gate Theatre and a worldwide examination of inappropriate behaviour, sexual harassment and abuse of power by executives within the entertainment world, sexual harassment in the workplace is...
by Insight Editor | Apr 10, 2013 | Employment Law Compliance, HR Support Services, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations take many forms and may take place for many reasons. It is important when confronted with an issue or a complaint that the employer quickly assesses the situation and decides whether a formal investigation is necessary or not. Not every...
