Workplace Investigations Training

Practical, fair and compliant investigation training delivered with real-world expertise

Being asked to conduct a workplace investigation can feel daunting. Particularly when the outcome may have a significant impact on employees and your organisation. Getting investigations right is essential to ensuring employees are treated fairly and respectfully, while also reducing risk and cost to your business.

Our Workplace Investigations training course is designed to give managers and HR professionals the confidence, structure and practical tools they need to conduct fair, consistent and compliant disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. Delivered by experienced investigators Jane and Emma, this highly interactive investigation training focuses on real-world application, helping delegates approach investigations with clarity, confidence and professionalism.

The course is available as an open course for individual bookings or delivered in-house for organisations looking to train their wider team.

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Why is Workplace Investigations Training Important?

A robust investigation is critical in managing disciplinary or grievance matters. Poorly planned or inconsistently handled investigations can increase risk, undermine trust and lead to unnecessary cost and escalation.

Our Workplace Investigation course supports organisations to strengthen their investigation processes by ensuring those responsible understand how to plan, conduct, and conclude investigations properly. By focusing on fairness, consistency and good decision-making, the training helps investigation managers approach sensitive situations in a way that is respectful, structured and defensible.

Our Workplace Investigation training is for those who may be asked to conduct or support an investigation, helping them feel confident navigating what can often be complex and challenging situations.

Benefits of Workplace Investigations Training

Investing in high-quality investigations training delivers clear benefits for both businesses and individuals. Delegates leave the course with a practical understanding of how to manage HR investigations effectively, rather than relying on theory alone.

Key benefits include:

Greater confidence in conducting workplace disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings
A clear, structured approach to planning and managing investigations
Improved consistency and fairness across investigation processes
Reduced risk through better decision-making and robust investigation reports
Increased confidence when managing investigatory meetings and hearings
Practical tools, templates and guidance that can be applied immediately

By using a bespoke case study throughout the course, delegates have the opportunity to put learning into practice, building confidence in a supportive environment.

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What Will Delegates Learn?

This 2-day Workplace Investigations training course is split into five core modules, each focusing on a key stage of the investigation process and concluding with the disciplinary hearing.

During the course, delegates will cover:

Introduction to workplace investigations and hearings
An overview of the key elements of the investigation process and underpinning legal framework and what makes an investigation fair and effective.
Planning your investigation
How to create a robust investigation plan, including identifying key issues, scope and approach.
Investigatory meetings
How to plan and conduct effective investigatory meetings, including questioning techniques and managing sensitive conversations.
The investigation outcome
Understanding how to assess evidence, arrive at findings and clearly report investigation and grievance hearing outcomes.
The disciplinary hearing
Guidance on chairing disciplinary hearings and understanding the appeal process.

The course is highly interactive, with group discussions, practical exercises and ongoing opportunities for questions throughout.

Course Booking Options

Our Workplace Investigation training course is delivered as a two-day in-person comprehensive programme and can be booked either as an open course for individuals or as an in-house course for organisations.

Booking options

Individual bookings (open course)

Ideal for managers or HR professionals who want to build confidence in conducting workplace investigations and benefit from shared learning with peers from other organisations.

£695 plus VAT per delegate
Inclusive of refreshments and lunch
Workbook, sample templates and course completion certificate provided

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Corporate bookings (in-house delivery)

Suitable for organisations looking to train a group of managers and/or HR professionals, ensuring a consistent and fair approach to workplace investigations.

Fixed fee of £5,995 plus VAT per course
Up to 12 delegates
Delivered at your premises
Client supplies venue and catering
Fee inclusive of travel time and exclusive of expenses

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Course Delivery and Practical Details

Delivery: In-person - this course is delivered exclusively in person, allowing participants to fully benefit from collaborative activities and engaging discussions.
Format: 2-day interactive Workplace Investigation training course
Duration: Approximately 6 hours per day
Group size: 8 - 12 delegates
Materials: Workbook per delegate, sample templates and course completion certificate
Trainers: Delivered by Jane and Emma

What sets this HR investigations training apart is the delivery by two experienced trainers in every session. With over 25 years of experience working in employee relations, Jane and Emma bring real-world investigative experience into every part of the course, ensuring learning is practical, engaging and directly applicable to the workplace.