Many of us hoped that we had left the world of bullies behind in grade school, but unfortunately it’s just as common to find a bully in the workplace as it is in the school playground. Workplace bullying can have a major negative impact on any work environment, leaving individuals feeling victimised, uncomfortable, and insecure […]

Determining whether management action is reasonable requires an objective assessment in the context of the circumstances and knowledge of those involved at the time. The consequences that flowed from the management action taken, and the emotional state and psychological health of the worker involved, may also be relevant.   Reasonable management action may include: Performance […]

Investigation Interview Transcripts   To record or not record workplace interviews?   Leave the audio recorder for the police detectives.   The audio recording offers you be most accurate account of the interview conversation however, the presence of the audio recorder during a workplace investigation interview can make people nervous and inhibit open disclosure.   […]

Preparing for your workplace investigation  To help minimise the cost of an external investigator we suggest that you prepare the following information: Review of applicable company policies, including how they are communicated to employees, whether followed, etc.; Summary of the complaint, including how the employer received notice, as well as a chronology of important events; […]