Category Archives: Serious Misconduct

Bullying Investigations, Policies, Serious Misconduct, Workplace Investigations

Workplace Investigations and Psychosocial Risk: What HR Managers Need to Get Right in 2026

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
HR manager assessing workplace investigation and psychosocial risk in Australia
15
Sep

In this guide — jump to a section A Workplace Investigation Is Not the Same as a Psychosocial Risk Assessment The Investigation Process Itself Can Affect Psychosocial Risk 10 Investigation Mistakes That Can Increase Psychosocial Risk Procedural Fairness and Psychosocial Safety Are Not Opposing Concepts What Does Procedural Fairness Look Like in a Workplace Investigation? […]

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Bullying Investigations, Serious Misconduct, Workplace Investigations

WHS Workplace Investigation Brisbane: Queensland Employer Obligations

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
WHS workplace investigation in Brisbane QLD showing employer obligations under Queensland WHS laws
24
Jan

In this guide — jump to a section When Brisbane Employers Must Conduct a WHS Investigation Queensland Regulator Expectations for Workplace Investigations Independent WHS Workplace Investigations in Brisbane Frequently Asked Questions: WHS Workplace Investigations in Brisbane Planning an investigation across Brisbane and Queensland workplaces Further guidance for HR Employers operating in Brisbane and across Queensland […]

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Bullying Investigations, Serious Misconduct, Workplace Investigations

Investigating Discrimination Complaints in the Workplace

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
HR professional conducting a workplace discrimination investigation interview
20
Oct

In this guide — jump to a section What Is Workplace Discrimination? Why a Formal Investigation Is Essential Steps in a Workplace Discrimination Investigation Best Practices for Employers The Role of External Investigators Conclusion Investigating Discrimination Complaints in the Workplace Workplace discrimination can have serious consequences for employees and organisations alike. From damaged morale to […]

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Policies, Serious Misconduct, Workplace Investigations

Understanding the Respect@Work Reforms and What They Mean for Employers

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Respect@Work employer obligations
10
Oct

In this guide — jump to a section Introduction The Background: The Respect@Work Report The Positive Duty Explained The Role of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Key Respect@Work Employer Obligations Intersection with the Fair Work Act Practical Steps to Demonstrate Compliance Why Proactive Compliance Makes Business Sense How Synergy Workplace Investigations Can Help Conclusion […]

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Code of Coduct, Policies, Serious Misconduct, Workplace Investigations

Code of Conduct Policies

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Code Of Conduct Policies
23
Aug

In this guide — jump to a section Code OF CONDUCT POLICIES Tips for Creating a Positive Code of Conduct Culture Code OF CONDUCT POLICIES Being stood down or dismissed from a working role can be a heartbreaking and potentially life impacting change, so when your working life is uprooted because of seemingly innocuous acts […]

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Bullying Investigations, Serious Misconduct, Workplace Investigations

Constructive Dismissal

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Constructive Dismissal
22
May

In this guide — jump to a section Scenario 1 – Failure to Act Quickly Scenario 2 – The Half-Hearted Investigation MANAGING CHANGE Constructive Dismissal What is it? And how does it become relevant in relation to handling workplace complaints? One of your employees has just resigned and now they’re accusing you of unfair dismissal! […]

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