Using in-house resources to sort out organisational problems certainly makes a lot of sense. HR departments tend to be well equipped to receive and manage internal complaints, facilitating solutions as they go. But while sourcing external assistance can seem unnecessary, there are certain serious workplace situations where calling in specialist investigative expertise will be the […]
Bullying is the scourge of many workplaces. There are few things which destroy office morale, tear apart team cohesion or cause good staff to leave as quickly as victimisation and harassment in the workplace. Interestingly, research has identified 22 different types of bullying conduct which might be encountered in the average workplace. We outline […]
Knowing when to hire an external investigator and when to undertake an internal investigation can be tricky. If you have an employee or group of employees who have been accused of misconduct or suspect that bullying or harassment is taking place in your organisation when is it appropriate to look into the matter yourself […]
A woman suffered a vicious rape in London. There was little information to work with after the initial investigation. The victim had been drinking heavily before the attack and she believed there was little chance of the rapist being caught, let alone convicted. She seemed unable and unwilling to provide important details of what had […]
During August we posted daily tips on investigations on our website, facebook and twitter. Here is the complete list of those tips. 31 Days 31 Tips Tip 1 – Silence is an interviewer’s best friend Tip 2 – Don’t assume anything Tip 3 – If in doubt ask Tip 4 – Consider each case on […]