The Fundamentals of Workplace Investigations
20th - 22nd October 2025
The Metropolitan, Bushey, UK
Join our industry leading experts for a 3-day intensive training workshop in Bushey, Hertfordshire, UK.
When? 20th - 22nd October 2025
Where? Metropolitan - Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TR, UK
Join us for our 3-day Fundamentals of Workplace Investigations Masterclass, designed to give you the practical skills needed to conduct thorough and professional investigations.
This interactive workshop guides you through every stage of a workplace investigation. Whether you need to improve your investigation case management, planning, evidence collection, interviewing techniques or report writing, this course equips you with the tools for success. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, you'll deepen your experience and sharpen your skills.
This course is ideal for both those building their expertise and experienced professionals - we will deliver invaluable insights to elevate your investigative approach.
““One of the best training I had in the last years””
What you’ll learn
Following a realistic case study over three days, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to navigate the full investigation process, from receiving concerns through to reporting conclusions.
Ensure each stage is approached professionally, with fair, robust and defensible outcomes that manage risk to both individuals and the organisation.
Learning outcomes include (click to expand):
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Understand the core legal requirements governing workplace investigations, including UK employment law, human rights, data protection, and whistleblowing regulations.
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Learn how to assess and triage concerns, grievances, reports of misconduct or whistleblowing disclosures, while handling sensitive information securely.
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Develop practical techniques for conducting whistleblower-driven investigations that safeguard reporters, ensure fair evidence collection and maintain robust, defensible processes.
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Identify and engage key parties and decision-makers; applying appropriate confidentiality and integrity safeguards whilst balancing conflicting priorities and expectations.
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Grasp how to identify, anticipate and reduce the full spectrum of risks that can affect an investigation - from legal and reputational threats to financial, physical-security and integrity concerns.
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Learn key principles and practical steps to safeguard the integrity of an investigation. Ensure evidence, decision-making and records are handled securely and transparently, supporting a demonstrably professional process that stands up to scrutiny.
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Learn to conduct effective, structured interviews using the PEACE model, active listening techniques and strategies for managing disruptive behaviour. Understand key legal and practical considerations, including the rights to accompaniment and reasonable adjustments - and adjusting your approach accordingly.
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Learn how to review and analyse evidence in a structured, robust and holistic way. Apply clear methods for assessing credibility and reliability, supporting fair, well-reasoned conclusions that uphold the integrity of your findings.
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Understand the principles of effective case reporting, producing clear, concise and defensible reports tailored to the intended audience. Learn how to structure and present findings accurately, and how to factor in context, culture and control gaps to develop practical, actionable recommendations.
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Build a solid understanding of key legal concepts relevant to investigations and employment tribunals, including emerging challenges and common pitfalls. Learn how to navigate complex situations professionally, drawing on legal precedent and stated cases. Explore the role of employment lawyers and the appropriate use of legal privilege within the investigation process.
Why this matters
Workplace investigations are challenging, and the risks of getting things wrong can be substantial — leading to damaged reputations, legal complications, or unresolved issues that affect organisational culture.
Many professionals face uncertainty when tasked with managing investigations, often lacking confidence in their ability to gather and assess evidence or draw conclusions that will hold up under scrutiny.
The complexity of handling sensitive information, conducting interviews, adopting a trauma informed approach and navigating the nuances of each case can leave even experienced professionals feeling out of their depth.
By attending this masterclass, you'll gain the skills and confidence needed to overcome these challenges, ensuring that your investigations are conducted thoroughly and professionally. With the right tools in hand you will be equipped to safeguard your organisation’s integrity and contribute to a fair and transparent work environment.
Who should attend
This course is for anyone looking to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in investigations.
The responsibility of conducting workplace investigations can fall to many different teams depending on the nature and setup of an organisation. We think this course is ideal for:
In-house HR Professionals and Consultants
Security and Loss Prevention Professionals with Investigative Responsibility
Investigators, Health and Safety Officers and Auditors
Experienced investigators looking to apply their skills in a corporate environment
Ethics, Compliance, and Legal Professionals
“Overall, how would you rate the Fundamentals of Workplace Investigations Workshop?
- Excellent = 79%
- Very Good = 21%”
Why choose this course?
Gain practical skills: This isn’t just theory. Our expert trainers will guide you through real-world scenarios to build the skills you need to conduct workplace investigations.
Hands-on training: You’ll participate in interactive sessions that mimic real-life investigation processes, from interviewing witnesses to gathering and assessing evidence.
Tailored to your needs: Whatever your level of experience, this course is designed to address the challenges you will likely face in managing workplace investigations.
Learn from industry leaders: This is a rare opportunity to gain practical insights from industry leading professionals who have joined together to create comprehensive investigations training programme.
Meet your facilitators
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is a globally recognised investigation specialist with a career spanning two decades in high-profile roles. He began his career as a Detective with the Metropolitan Police, where he specialised in internal corruption investigations and led sensitive operations.
He later transitioned to the global aid sector, joining Oxfam as an Anti-Corruption Specialist, where he investigated corruption, abuse, and exploitation across 30+ countries, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. He also trained over 100 regional investigators in countries such as Thailand, Serbia, and Lebanon, adapting his approach to complex legal landscapes.
As Head of Integrity at Transparency International in Berlin, he redesigned the organisation’s integrity framework, strengthening its ethical standards.
Appointed as the BBC’s first Head of Whistleblowing in 2021, William led global whistleblowing investigations and policy reforms.
In 2024, he founded EthicsVision International, providing expert training and consultancy for high-integrity investigations.
With a Master’s in International Criminal Justice and specialist training from the Institute for International Criminal Investigations, William brings deep expertise and practical insight to his work.
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is a highly respected investigations professional with a strong foundation in both law enforcement and corporate integrity.
She served as a Detective within the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Directorate, before becoming a Detective Sergeant on proactive and reactive operations. She gained invaluable experience in safeguarding, complex investigations, and anonymous witness protocols.
She later transitioned into the corporate world, leading the investigations function for a FTSE 100 luxury brand, where she oversaw the company’s Speak Up program, provided key data insights, and regularly reported to senior leadership on investigation outcomes and trends.
In addition to her role in corporate investigations, Kate has rolled out global training initiatives that reinforced compliance standards and organisational values.
She is the founder of Mast People Support, a consultancy that builds respectful workplace cultures, and previously served as the Director of Training for the Association of Corporate Investigators.
With an associate membership in the CIPD and extensive expertise in corporate and HR investigations, Kate is passionate about advancing best practices and sharing her insights with professionals across sectors.
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For the London course, we are delighted to announce employment lawyer Mark Fellows as a special guest facilitator.
Mark has over 20 years’ experience in employment law. He started his career as an in-house lawyer at BT plc, in their Employment and Advocacy Team.
He then moved into private practice, and joined Sherrards Solicitors in Hertfordshire, where he is Head of Employment and Immigration.
With his previous in-house background, and 20 years of advising corporate clients on a full range of employment matters, Mark’s approach is very much solution led, providing commercial and pragmatic advice.
Mark will share his legal expertise and provide his insights on key issues including legal privilege, disclosure and legal pitfalls.
Venue
We are excited to be hosting this course at the Metropolitan - Bushey, Hertfordshire, UK
Address: Metropolitan, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TR
Please note that the venue does not offer overnight accommodation. Participants that require accommodation will need to book this separately. The nearest hotel to the venue (0.5 mile, approximately 10 minutes’ walk) is the Hilton London Watford hotel, details of which are available via their website. Follow this link for more.
Course fees
The full course cost is £995.
For this course, we are happy to offer a 15% discount on group bookings of 2 or more participants.
Course cost includes:
3 day training course
Daily 2 course buffet lunch & refreshments
Goodie-bag & Certificate of Completion
Comprehensive training materials and post course support
Discount codes for complementary partners
Book your space today
To enquire about booking your space on the course, please complete the contact form below, or email us on: info@ethicsvision.co.uk.