INTRODUCTION
SYNERGY WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS
Synergy Workplace Investigations is a leading workplace investigations specialist, providing experienced, meticulous and impartial investigative and workplace relations consultancy services to a wide range of industries including mining, Not for Profits and RTO's.
Some allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour are too complex, resource hungry and/or sensitive to investigate in-house.
That’s when you need objective external specialists to help you bring about an objective, positive and long lasting resolution to your workplace dispute.
WE'RE READY
We understand the importance of promptness and efficiency when workplace investigations are underway. That’s why you can rely on Synergy Workplace Investigations to be ready to listen and start the investigation process at short notice. Not only that, our skilled investigators do not work on more than one investigation at a time, meaning they are focused on investigating your matter until completion.
WE'RE EXPERIENCED
Our expert team of workplace investigators, legal advisors, organisational psychologists and industrial mediators has decades of combined experience having worked in a wide range of government and private sector environments.
WE'RE PROFESSIONAL
Our processes adhere to Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission guidelines for workplace investigations, with all investigations conducted under the supervision of highly experienced HR and IR professionals.
Getting Started
You've received a serious complaint of misconduct so, naturally, you're in a hurry to get the investigation process underway. That's why we make it easy for you by leading you through the steps for getting started, providing you with best practice templates and practical advice on how to manage the parties to the complaint in a way that prevents further harm and maintains compliance with relevant legislation.
Service Agreement
Why do we put a service agreement in place between our two businesses? So there is no confusion over what you should expect from us in respect to the level of service.
Terms of Reference
It is wise to have a Terms of Reference document prior to commencing any investigation. This ensures that the investigator and the organisation are on the same page when it comes to how the investigation is handled. A Terms of Reference document outlines the matter to be investigated and sets out the parameters under which the investigation will operate. The Terms of Reference should be drafted by the organisation and signed off by the CEO or HR manager.
Investigation Process
Watch as Synergy Workplace Investigations takes the stress of the process away from you so you can carry on with business as usual. We will liaise with the parties to the complaint, provide advice on how to manage those involved for minimal disruption to the workplace and we will always keep you or your lawyers in the loop and give regular updates as the investigation evolves.
Report
We are detailed and meticulous when it comes reporting, providing you with a comprehensive and robust assessment of the matter under investigation in a manner that will withstand judicial scrutiny while providing you with a clear, plain English, path forward.
Follow Up
We will follow up after the investigation to ensure we have delivered on expectations and to see if any further help is required. Many clients will use our other services such as mediation. We also offer our clients free ongoing advice in relation to future workplace complaint matters.
ABOUT US
KEY POINTS
Since its inception in 2014, Synergy Workplace Investigations has built a solid reputation for thoroughness, integrity, efficiency and professionalism. In just 4 years, we have gathered a strong panel of experienced practitioners and amassed a long list of happy clients, many of whom are return customers.
Our best practice methodology adheres to Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission guidelines for workplace investigations. All our investigations are conducted under the supervision of highly experienced HR and IR professionals in strict adherence to legislation, organisational policies and procedures, the Australian Privacy Principles and the principals of natural justice and procedural fairness.
Synergy Workplace Investigations will be expanding its expertise internationally within the coming months.
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