Why Your Staff Don’t Trust Your Internal Investigation
When workplace issues arise, your first instinct might be to handle investigations in-house. However, this approach often creates an immediate perception of bias among your staff. Even with the best intentions, internal investigators frequently face skepticism from employees who question their impartiality.
“The perception of bias in workplace investigations can be just as damaging as actual bias. When employees believe the process is unfair, they lose trust in leadership and the organization as a whole.”
Regional Business Risks: Why Bendigo Employers Are Moving to External Investigators
Bendigo businesses face unique challenges when it comes to workplace investigations. In a regional community where professional networks often overlap with personal ones, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality becomes even more difficult.
As highlighted by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce, regional businesses must navigate complex compliance landscapes while managing close-knit teams.
Local business owners are increasingly recognizing that proper workplace investigations require specialized expertise that most regional companies don’t maintain in-house. From understanding complex workplace legislation to employing proper evidence-gathering techniques, professional investigators bring critical skills to the table.
Need Professional Help?
Contact Jolasers Investigations today for a confidential discussion about your workplace concerns.
The Industry Secret About Workplace Investigation Costs
Here’s a dirty little industry secret many Bendigo businesses don’t know: Companies often engage law firms to conduct workplace investigations at premium hourly rates, only for those law firms to subcontract the actual investigation work to specialist firms like Jolasers Investigations at a lower rate.
This common practice creates an unnecessary financial burden for businesses. Why pay a law firm’s high hourly rate for 15-25 hours of investigation work when you could engage Jolasers Investigations directly at a lower hourly rate?
The smarter approach? Engage Jolasers Investigations directly for the investigation work, and if you need specific legal advice on the findings, consult a law firm for just 2-3 hours.
Comprehensive Bendigo Workplace Investigation Services
At Jolasers Investigations, we provide a full range of workplace investigation services tailored to the needs of Bendigo businesses.
| Investigation Type | Description | Learn More |
| Bullying Investigation | Thorough examination of workplace bullying allegations, including witness interviews and evidence collection. | Bendigo Bullying |
| Harassment Investigation | Professional investigation of sexual, racial, or other harassment claims, conducted with sensitivity. | Bendigo Harassment |
| Misconduct Investigation | Detailed examination of alleged employee misconduct including theft, fraud, or policy breaches. | Bendigo Misconduct |
| HR Investigations | Comprehensive investigations into various HR concerns including policy violations and compliance issues. | Bendigo HR |
Benefits of Choosing Jolasers for Your Bendigo Investigation
Professional Expertise
Our investigators bring specialized knowledge and experience to every case, ensuring thorough and procedurally fair investigations that stand up to scrutiny.
Cost-Effective Approach
By engaging Jolasers directly, you eliminate the middleman markup that occurs when law firms subcontract investigation work, saving your business significant costs.
Impartiality Guaranteed
As external investigators, we have no stake in office politics or pre-existing relationships, ensuring completely unbiased findings.
Our Bendigo Workplace Investigation Process
1. Initial Consultation
We begin with a confidential discussion about your concerns, gathering preliminary information and outlining the investigation process and timeline.
2. Evidence Collection
Our investigators gather all relevant evidence, including conducting interviews, reviewing documents, and collecting physical or electronic evidence as needed.
3. Reporting
We provide a comprehensive, clearly written report detailing our findings, the evidence considered, and recommendations for appropriate action.
Contact Jolasers Investigations Bendigo
Ready to discuss your workplace investigation needs? Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation.