We have experience running investigations that involve Presidents and CEOs of multinational companies, Global Heads of HR, Executive Vice Presidents, Board members, and Managing Directors of domestic businesses.
The power, status and influence of a senior executive makes it hard to find someone within the organisation who would be able to act as an impartial investigator.
Many organisations have a policy of appointing an internal investigator who has at least the same level of seniority as the person being investigated.
This can also be difficult, as anyone with that level of seniority is likely to be well-known to the individual, and hence cannot be impartial.
This is where we can help. We know that investigations that involve senior executives need to be handled with care and discretion. But we also know that these investigations need to be thorough, diligent, and robust.
When an allegation is made against a senior leader, often the narrative sounds damning.
The person making the allegation may also have some evidence that appears to support their narrative.
Even if someone is being sincere and raising a concern in good faith, there is always more than one side to the story.
We'll determine the likely truth of the matter, based on the balance of probabilities. We will interview all the relevant witnesses, examine all the evidence, and explore alternative interpretations.
Often, the picture you started with turns out to be quite different when viewed from another perspective.
Grievances and disciplinary situations involving senior leaders could have serious ramifications and often involve multiple issues. We take a calm, rational and structured approach to the investigative process.
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Our investigators are skilled at establishing rapport and encouraging communication. We follow a process flow that is designed to comply with Acas guidelines and help ensure your outcomes are legally robust.
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Once our investigation is concluded, we will provide a comprehensive findings report, together with our recommendations.
As the employer must retain the decision making authority, you can use our report to help inform that decision.
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