Tag Archives: workplace investigations

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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Code of Coduct, Policies, WHS Workplace Investigations, WHS Workplace Investigations VIC, Workplace Investigations

Managing Whistleblower Complaints Under the Public Interest Disclosure Act

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Workplace whistleblower investigation under the Public Interest Disclosure Act in Australia
26
Feb

In this guide — jump to a section Understanding the Public Interest Disclosure Framework What Qualifies as a Public Interest Disclosure? Step 1: Immediate Risk Assessment Step 2: Preserving Confidentiality Step 3: Determining Investigation Independence Step 4: Establishing Clear Terms of Reference Step 5: Procedural Fairness Step 6: Evidence Gathering Step 7: Findings and Reporting […]

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Bullying Investigations, Policies

Anti-Bullying Orders and the Fair Work Commission: What Employers Need to Know

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Illustration representing employer obligations under Fair Work bullying orders
07
Feb

In this guide — jump to a section Anti-Bullying Orders and the Fair Work Commission: What Employers Need to Know What Is a Fair Work Bullying Order? How the Fair Work Commission Defines Workplace Bullying What Is Not Workplace Bullying Who Can Apply for a Fair Work Bullying Order? What Powers Does the Fair Work […]

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WHS Workplace Investigations

Workplace Investigation Melbourne: Victorian OHS Employer Obligations

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Workplace investigation in Melbourne VIC showing employer obligations under Victorian OHS laws
25
Jan

In this guide — jump to a section When Melbourne Employers Must Conduct a Workplace Investigation WorkSafe Victoria Expectations for Workplace Investigations Independent Workplace Investigations in Melbourne Frequently Asked Questions: Workplace Investigations in Melbourne Preparing to appoint a workplace investigator in Melbourne Further guidance for HR Employers operating in Melbourne and across Victoria are governed […]

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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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Policies, Workplace Investigations

WHS Workplace Investigation Australia: Legal Obligations Every Employer Must Understand

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
WHS workplace investigation Australia showing employer legal obligations under Australian safety laws
23
Jan

In this guide — jump to a section WHS Workplace Investigations in Australia: Why This Matters Now What Is a WHS Workplace Investigation? Legal Duties Under Australian WHS Laws When Is a WHS Workplace Investigation Required? Officer Due Diligence and Personal Liability Regulator Expectations for WHS Investigations Why Independent WHS Investigations Are Often Necessary WHS […]

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Policies

How to Respond When Investigation Findings Don’t Go Your Way

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Executive reviewing workplace investigation findings and preparing to deliver difficult outcomes
05
Jan

In this guide — jump to a section Understanding What Investigation Findings Actually Represent The Immediate Risk of a Poor Response Step One: Stabilise Internally Before Communicating Externally Managing the Complainant When Allegations Are Not Substantiated Managing the Respondent When Findings Are Unfavourable in a Different Way Managing the Workplace After a Contested Outcome The […]

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Code of Coduct, Policies, Workplace Investigations

The Hidden Cost of Workplace Incivility | Synergy

Posted on by Glen Thomasen
Two colleagues exchange dismissive looks in a meeting, illustrating workplace incivility
06
Nov

In this guide — jump to a section What workplace incivility looks like Insights from our neighbours—and why they matter here Leadership makes or breaks it What employers can do (practical steps) When to escalate Why this matters now Final thought FAQ The Hidden Cost of Rudeness: How Small Behaviours Undermine Your Workplace It might […]

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Policies, Serious Misconduct, Workplace Investigations

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

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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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Workplace Investigations

How to Respond to Complainants After a Workplace Investigation

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Learn how HR should respond when workplace investigation outcomes disappoint complainants. Tips from Synergy Workplace Investigations. Australia-wide service.
31
Jul

In this guide — jump to a section Why Clear Communication Matters After Workplace Investigations Best Practices for HR Professionals Why Partner With Synergy Workplace Investigations? How to Respond to Complainants When Workplace Investigation Outcomes Don’t Go Their Way Published by Synergy Workplace InvestigationsIndependent Workplace Investigations – Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Darwin | […]

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