Are you ever asked to support, lead, direct manage or investigate matters in the HR and Employee Relations space where misconduct is the key concern or allegation?
If so, then this interactive training session is perfect for you! Learn about the fundamentals of conducting misconduct investigations at any level of the organisation, provided by professionals with unrivalled knowledge of the key techniques required for dealing with matters of Bullying, Harassment, Victimisation, Intimidation and Retaliation. Through two detailed and focused 90-minute sessions, participants will gain essential understanding and basic practical skills to begin approaching sensitive misconduct investigations thoroughly and effectively.
Workshop Structure
Session 1: Foundations & Theory (90 minutes)
Explore the fundamental principles of workplace investigations, including legal frameworks, evidence gathering protocols, and maintaining objectivity throughout the investigative process. Learn to navigate complex organisational dynamics while ensuring fair and thorough fact-finding.
Session 2: Applied Practice – Cognitive Interviewing (90 minutes)
Learn the relevant cognitive interviewing techniques, using trauma-informed approaches for sensitive workplace situations. Practice foundational skills that support effective information gathering while prioritising participant wellbeing and psychological safety.
Who Should Attend
- Investigators from the Corporate, Charitable and NGO sectors
- HR and ER Professionals and People Operations Leaders
- Compliance and Ethics professionals
- Legal Professionals handling workplace matters
- Managers and Senior Leaders
- External Consultants conducting workplace investigations
Key Learning Outcomes
- Gain foundational understanding of the legal and ethical framework for workplace investigations
- Learn structured approaches to evidence collection and analysis
- Understand trauma-informed interviewing principles and basic techniques
- Discover how to create psychologically safe environments for sensitive conversations
- Build initial confidence and awareness for handling complex situations
- Establish foundational best practices for maintaining investigation integrity
Course Trainer:
Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi.
Simon’s extensive international experience in corporate investigations includes significant Employee Misconduct, Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, Antitrust & Competition, AML, Sanctions, Market Abuse and commensurate preventative/remedial measures. His 30 years of expertise in major investigation management, covert and overt intelligence gathering, relationship and stakeholder management, Ethics / Compliance / Integrity related investigations and reviews demonstrate his proven ability to facilitate consensus through negotiation and collaborate with senior management across all geographies.
