Disciplinary & Grievance Management
Disciplinary and Grievance Management is one of the most challenging workplace concerns. Our team at Target HR can help you navigate this essential area of HR.
Workplace Investigations for Disciplinary and Grievance Issues
Target HR can support you to ensure that workplace investigations, for disciplinary and grievance issues, are handled impartially, competently, and professionally.
In our experience, when approached appropriately, many potential disciplinary or grievance issues can be resolved informally, without the need to invoke a time-consuming and potentially stressful formal process. Informal approaches could include open and honest communication, mediation, or other conflict resolution techniques. However, if issues cannot be resolved this way, organisations will need to take a formal approach.
Disciplinary & Grievance Management
One of the most challenging workplace concerns
Navigating disciplinary and grievance issues in the workplace can be challenging and stressful. Our approach focuses on resolving these matters swiftly and effectively, often through informal channels where possible. When formal processes become necessary, we provide structured support every step of the way.
The ACAS Code of Practice offers vital guidance for managing disciplinary and grievance concerns, that every organisation should adhere to, but for complex cases, there is no substitute for personalised support.
Efficiently Supporting your Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
- Target HR works alongside management to resolve problems as soon as possible to prevent them from escalating unnecessarily.
- Drafting or reviewing letters and documentation to ensure an appropriate paper trail is captured and accurately maintained.
- Supporting a manager throughout the investigation or hearing process to ensure appropriate procedures are followed in line with ACAS guidelines.
- Advising and drafting documents to manage staff communication and maintain morale proactively.
- Workplace mediation services for personal conflict situations or team facilitation.
- Independently conducting investigations or attending and supporting at hearings.
- Providing administrative support by attending meetings and taking high quality minutes.
- Negotiating and drafting terms for Settlement Agreements for mutually agreed staff or management departures.
- Provision of management guides and training on disciplinary, grievance, and investigatory matters to increase awareness and knowledge of processes, ensuring the organisation takes a consistent approach.
Workplace Investigations
We can carry out an impartial and independent investigation on behalf of your organisation into a workplace issue, such as an allegation of misconduct, or an employee complaint. Our Workplace Investigation Service comprises of the following:
- Taking a full briefing from the client to understand the scope of the investigation and initial review of documentation.
- Complete management of the investigation process.
- Arranging, conducting and documenting interviews with the relevant parties, including the complainant, the accused, and any witnesses.
- The drafting of a comprehensive report of findings, including recommendations on any further action required.
- Support with any appeal process.
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