External v Internal Investigations
When bullying or sexual harassment allegations are made, it is sometimes easily to jump straight to undertaking an internal investigation’ so as not to involve anyone more than needed. The benefits to engaging an external consultant have substantial benefits, an external investigation and review into the matter, ensure there is no impression of bias or unfairness to either party.
External investigations give the organisation the advantages of:
• Maintaining integrity, fairness
• Obtaining outside experience and without bias
• Instils trust in the process undertaken by all involved
Those involved in incidents that have been investigated independently are likely to feel heard and supported, with the assistance of an external consultant the organisation can proceed to resolution and next steps confidently.
For assistance in impartial external investigations into bullying, sexual harassment or any other HR matters, Nerida from Human Resource Solutions can assist.
