Managing Workplace Investigations

Managing Workplace Investigations, Disciplinaries, and Appeals

This one-day workshop equips participants with the skills to manage internal investigations, disciplinary hearings, and appeals. Covering policies related to dignity at work, whistleblowing, and performance management, the course focuses on ensuring fair and lawful procedures. Attendees will leave prepared to handle complex investigations and mitigate risks associated with employment disputes.

Who Should Attend
The programme is designed to meet the learning needs of HR Managers, HR Business Partners, Employment Relations Specialists, Supervisors and Line Managers involved in conducting investigations, disciplinaries, and appeals, as well as those responsible for reviewing and improving related policies.

Key Topics Covered

Conducting workplace investigations: legal and procedural requirements
Managing disciplinary hearings and appeals
Report writing and presenting findings
Techniques for questioning and managing specific challenges
Review of case studies on misconduct

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Learning Outcomes

After attending this workshops participants can
expect to be well placed to:

Be able to better manage investigations, hearings and appeals that arise in the workplace
Understand the range of legal obligations that apply to Employers and Employees and mitigate the risk of unfair dismissal claims
Benchmark existing Policy and Procedures against best practice and ensure they are applied in a fair and consistent manner
Ensure there is clarity on the roles and responsibilities of line managers, Human Resources and employees
Utilise the knowledge and insights gained to design and implement in-house workshops for line managers to address workplace issues internally

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Our Expert Faculty

We are proud to introduce our expert faculty for this upcoming course led by Brendan Mc Carthy, David Horgan and Louise Murphy — seasoned HR professionals with deep expertise in organisational change, employee relations, and leadership development — this course will provide practical insights and strategies to navigate complex workplace challenges, our trainers will equip you with the tools needed for effective decision-making.

With over 30 years of experience in Employment Relations and an expert faculty of seasoned professionals, this course will provide unmatched practical insights and tailored advice, ensuring participants leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Brendan Mc Carthy is a Senior Partner at Stratis Consulting, focusing on organisational effectiveness with over 30 years of experience which involves consulting, senior HR roles and working at Ibec advising employers and leading management development. Brendan has also lectured on HR and strategy and served on key boards, including the Employment Equality Agency.
Louise Murphy is Managing Director of Stratis Learning and Development with over 20 years of HR leadership experience. She focuses on leadership development and team performance, designing tailored training programs that align with business goals. Louise has worked across sectors including FMCG and pharmaceuticals.
David Horgan is a Partner at Stratis Consulting with expertise in organisational change and employee relations. He spent 15 years as HR Director at Transdev and was most recently HR Manager at the Institute of Technology, Carlow. David has led cultural and organisational transformations in unionised environments.