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Discover how to:
- Explain the role of a workplace misconduct investigation within the legal and organisational policy framework
- Recognise when a conflict of interest arises
- Conduct preliminary interviews with complainants and obtain statements of complaint using the PEACE model of interviewing
- Identify a range of sources of evidence including digital formats
- Develop an investigation plan
- Draft letters of allegation that meet legal requirements
- Evaluate evidence gathered in a workplace misconduct investigation
Key details
Course overview
Few things can be more challenging than handling a serious complaint of misconduct in the workplace, particularly when it is an allegation of sexual discrimination or bullying. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to assess complaints, gather corroborative information, and make critical decisions based on investigation outcomes.
The Investigating Workplace Misconduct course includes case studies to highlight current case law and the latest research on methods of investigating workplace misconduct, including interviewing techniques and the accessibility of digital information.
This course is offered by AHRI in partnership with Wise Investigations. It is facilitated by a workplace investigation specialist to ensure participants have access to current and best practice workplace investigation practices.
Course delivery
The AHRI blended learning course combines self-directed learning with live online facilitated learning sessions lead by an experienced HR and business professional.
The course includes:
Engagement: Pre-course tasks and an introductory e-learning module to stimulate thinking on the course topic and prepare for online sessions
Participation:
– Online learning module inclusive of theory and practice – interactive learning activities, case studies and practical application opportunities
– Participation in two 90-minute live interactive learning sessions with an experienced HR facilitator
Application: Workplace application activities and additional learning resources that focus on how learning can be applied directly in the workplace
Reflection: Opportunity to reflect on and share learnings to facilitate transfer of learning to the workplace
Customised short course delivery for businesses and groups
AHRI offers customised short courses and packaging for groups. Courses can be delivered online, at your place of business or on location at the AHRI office in the Melbourne CBD.
To organise a group booking, please contact us or call on 1300 811 880.