Carrying Out a Workplace Investigation

Once you have decided that an investigation is necessary, the next step is to gather the relevant information and evidence.What this involves will depend on the nature of the concern. Some investigations may be relatively straightforward, involving a review of records and a discussion with the employee. Others may require interviews with several people and more detailed evidence gathering.The aim is to obtain enough reliable information to establish the relevant facts and decide what should happen next.Gathering EvidenceConsider what evidence is available and relevant to the matter being investigated.Depending on the circumstances, this may include:Emails, letters, text messages or other correspondence.Witness statements or information from employees, customers or others.CCTV footage,…