Reflecting the ACAS Code of Practice

As well as it being essential to fully understand the legal and best practice requirements for conducting
an investigation in the workplace, it is important you also consider the more practical aspects of managing
such an investigation and consequent hearings.

• Do you know if you have applied the right disciplinary and appeals procedure?
• What are the general principles to follow when conducting an investigation?
• Who should conduct the investigation?
• What needs to be considered when conducting the investigatory interview?

HR practitioners and line managers with responsibility for conducting hearings.

The course will cover the following in detail:

• Disciplinary procedures
• Conducting an investigation
  
  • the general principles
  • the practice
• Conducting the investigatory interview – key pointers
• Deciding whether disciplinary proceedings are appropriate

At the end of this programme delegates will be able to:

• Understand all the steps which must be taken when conducting investigations and disciplinary hearings
• Analyse evidence objectively and reach sound conclusions based on the facts available
• Feel confident about investigating misconduct and carrying out disciplinary hearings 

£349.00 +VAT. Multiple delegate and early booking discounts are available.

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