Workplace investigations are pivotal to maintaining organisational integrity and fostering a healthy working environment, serving as a proactive measure to address a wide variety of issues, such as bribery and corruption, harassment and bullying, discrimination, and compliance policy violations. By promptly addressing these concerns through an official investigative process, organisations can demonstrate their commitment to…
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While the prospect of investigating colleagues may seem indicative of a poor or even toxic work culture, conducting internal investigations well is increasingly seen as critical for maintaining a healthy organisational culture. A well-managed internal investigation can help identify potential issues, uphold the organisation’s code of conduct and, most importantly, ensure regulatory compliance. When conducted…
Why organisations should avoid papering over the cracks Although the regulatory landscape and ethical considerations have put compliance and integrity on company agendas, no business – even one with the best compliance systems in place – is immune from wrongdoing, be It from senior managers, employees or third parties. Whether it be incidents of bribery…
How a company responds to an allegation of misconduct is as crucial to its reputation as the alleged wrong-doing itself. Workplace investigations play a pivotal role in addressing concerns related to significant wrongdoing and misconduct, or ethical lapses. However, the skills required for effective workplace investigations are specific, often necessitating the creation of investigation guidelines…
