Courses and resources

Theme:

Personal Effectiveness

Category:

Professional Knowledge and Business Skills

About this course:

There are many reasons for holding an internal investigation in the workplace.

Investigations are held to clarify and establish the facts of an individual case and to assist in a decision as to whether there are grounds to call a disciplinary or grievance hearing.

Employers could be held liable if a poor investigation leads to an unfair dismissal.

This course covers key techniques, procedures, and checklists to help ensure that you are considering all the critical factors, and that you undertake the process in a fair and un-biased manner.

Delegates will develop a valuable understanding of what the law requires and will learn the key skills to conduct and manage a fair internal investigation.

This will include identifying what investigation processes should cover, effective interviewing of witnesses, gathering and analysis of evidence, report writing and presenting findings.

Learning outcomes:

During this session you will have the opportunity to:.

- Understand why the University of Exeter requires Investigating Officers.

- Describe the legal background and burden of proof needed in employment investigations.

- List the skills and qualities needed for an investigator.

- Explain the steps you need to take to investigate effectively and put this into practice.

- State how to weigh up evidence and write a report.

Who should attend this course:

This opportunity is open to staff in any academic or professional services job family at grade F or above.

We are keen to broaden the diversity of our Investigating Officer team and would particularly welcome interest from groups currently under-represented within our working community.

Presenter(s):

Paul Gronow, ACAS, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.

Before the course:

No pre-work required.

By attending the course all delegates will be required to complete a report writing exercise at the end of the training, within four weeks of completing the course.

Learning Provider: This course is administered by People Development; please contact peopledevelopment@exeter.ac.uk for more details.

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