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Investigations
No organisation enjoys the challenges that stem from displays of poor judgement, conduct, behaviours or disputes, but this is absolutely an area that ANSON can step into to assist you with professionalism, impartiality and confidentiality. We know the significant impacts that arise allegations of conduct, harassment or discrimination, grievances, and policy breaches, and are able to jump straight in to provide agile, time sensitive assistance. Conducting thorough and impartial investigations is crucial for maintaining a positive work environment, protecting employee rights, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Objective & Impartial Investigations
Our experienced Consultants are skilled in conducting objective and impartial investigations with procedural fairness at the core of our approach. We adhere to strict ethical standards and ensure that all parties involved are treated fairly and with respect. Our investigations focus on gathering relevant facts, interviewing involved parties and witnesses, reviewing documentation, and analysing evidence to arrive at an unbiased conclusion. In addition to conducting investigations, we offer mediation and conflict resolution services. Our skilled mediators facilitate open and constructive dialogue between parties, aiming to reach mutually agreeable solutions. We promote reconciliation, encourage effective communication, and help rebuild working relationships, fostering a harmonious and productive workplace.
Confidentiality & Sensitivity
We understand the sensitive nature of handling investigations and place significant importance of maintaining confidentiality throughout the investigation process. As an external consultant to your organisation, we are able to create trust through our impartiality and handle all information and discussions with the utmost discretion. We ensure that sensitive matters are treated with confidentiality and respect for privacy. Our consultants handle all information and discussions with the utmost discretion, ensuring that sensitive matters are treated with confidentiality and respect for privacy.
Legal & Regulatory Requirements
Our team is well-versed in employment laws and regulations, ensuring that investigations are conducted in compliance with relevant legislation. We navigate complex legal frameworks, such as anti-discrimination laws, workplace health and safety regulations and employment contracts, to ensure that your organisation remains compliant throughout the investigation process. We provide comprehensive documentation of the investigation process, including detailed reports outlining the findings, analysis, and recommendations. Our reports are clear, concise, and tailored to your specific needs. These documents can serve as valuable references for future actions, policy revisions, or legal proceedings, if necessary.
Training & Prevention
We believe in proactive measures to support your people leaders to feel confident in tackling employee relations so that difficult conversations are actioned at the earliest possible opportunity. We offer training programs and workshops People Leaders so that they can confidently participate within an investigation setting, understand their role in decision making and importantly understand the concepts of procedural fairness. Building upon this we can coach leaders through an investigation to strengthen their approach and allow growth their capability in real time.