Workplace investigations
Independent workplace investigations grounded in evidence, guided by expertise
When a complaint or grievance arises, you need a fair, structured, and impartial investigation process. We help you handle it discreetly, confidently, and in line with legal obligations.
Workplace investigations
Workplace investigations
Independent workplace investigations grounded in evidence, guided by expertise
When a complaint or grievance arises, you need a fair, structured, and impartial investigation process. We help you handle it discreetly, confidently, and in line with legal obligations.
Workplace investigations
Workplace investigations
Independent workplace investigations grounded in evidence, guided by expertise
When a complaint or grievance arises, you need a fair, structured, and impartial investigation process. We help you handle it discreetly, confidently, and in line with legal obligations.
Workplace investigations
Why workplace investigations matter
Workplace investigations are legal and reputational safeguards. Employers have a responsibility to follow fair procedures and uphold the principles of natural justice when managing workplace complaints, allegations, or grievances. Investigations that are rushed, biased, or mishandled can unravel, creating increased risk and damage for everyone involved. That’s why our investigations are delivered by highly experienced and accredited workplace investigators including former adjudicators with the WRC. Our team holds decades of experience in helping employers navigate disputes and conduct investigations.
Why workplace investigations matter
Workplace investigations are legal and reputational safeguards. Employers have a responsibility to follow fair procedures and uphold the principles of natural justice when managing workplace complaints, allegations, or grievances. Investigations that are rushed, biased, or mishandled can unravel, creating increased risk and damage for everyone involved. That’s why our investigations are delivered by highly experienced and accredited workplace investigators including former adjudicators with the WRC. Our team holds decades of experience in helping employers navigate disputes and conduct investigations.
Why workplace investigations matter
Workplace investigations are legal and reputational safeguards. Employers have a responsibility to follow fair procedures and uphold the principles of natural justice when managing workplace complaints, allegations, or grievances. Investigations that are rushed, biased, or mishandled can unravel, creating increased risk and damage for everyone involved. That’s why our investigations are delivered by highly experienced and accredited workplace investigators including former adjudicators with the WRC. Our team holds decades of experience in helping employers navigate disputes and conduct investigations.
Does your organisation need workplace investigation support?
Some issues can be resolved informally with a practical conversation and a quiet word. We advocate considering to use an informal process in many cases. But when concerns are serious, a formal investigation is often the right next step. A formal investigation helps you establish the facts and take appropriate action backed by evidence, clarity, and expert support. The role of an investigator is to be fair and objective. That’s why we always recommend bringing impartial, independent experts (like ourselves) on board. Our investigators establish the facts of the case, providing you with the necessary information to take the most appropriate course of action. Bringing in an external investigator ensures that complex employee relation matters are handled in a professional and unbiased manner.
Does your organisation need workplace investigation support?
Some issues can be resolved informally with a practical conversation and a quiet word. We advocate considering to use an informal process in many cases. But when concerns are serious, a formal investigation is often the right next step. A formal investigation helps you establish the facts and take appropriate action backed by evidence, clarity, and expert support. The role of an investigator is to be fair and objective. That’s why we always recommend bringing impartial, independent experts (like ourselves) on board. Our investigators establish the facts of the case, providing you with the necessary information to take the most appropriate course of action. Bringing in an external investigator ensures that complex employee relation matters are handled in a professional and unbiased manner.
Does your organisation need workplace investigation support?
Some issues can be resolved informally with a practical conversation and a quiet word. We advocate considering to use an informal process in many cases. But when concerns are serious, a formal investigation is often the right next step. A formal investigation helps you establish the facts and take appropriate action backed by evidence, clarity, and expert support. The role of an investigator is to be fair and objective. That’s why we always recommend bringing impartial, independent experts (like ourselves) on board. Our investigators establish the facts of the case, providing you with the necessary information to take the most appropriate course of action. Bringing in an external investigator ensures that complex employee relation matters are handled in a professional and unbiased manner.
Areas we investigate
We are trusted to carry out fair, impartial investigations into a wide range of workplace issues. Our consultants are highly experienced in handling complex cases and leading investigations where there are allegations of misconduct, policy breaches, or significant risk to people, reputation, or compliance. Some of the areas we often investigate include:
Bullying and harassment
Fraud and financial irregularities
Dignity at work concerns
Sexual harassment
Appealable HR decisions
Protected disclosures
Performance management disputes
Safeguarding reviews (e.g. Trust in Care)
Health & safety breaches
Confidentiality breaches
Customer or service user complaints
Wondering if an independent investigation is the right next step for your organisation? Get in touch with our investigations team. We’ll be happy to discuss your case and advise on the most appropriate next steps.
Areas we investigate
We are trusted to carry out fair, impartial investigations into a wide range of workplace issues. Our consultants are highly experienced in handling complex cases and leading investigations where there are allegations of misconduct, policy breaches, or significant risk to people, reputation, or compliance. Some of the areas we often investigate include:
Bullying and harassment
Fraud and financial irregularities
Dignity at work concerns
Sexual harassment
Appealable HR decisions
Protected disclosures
Performance management disputes
Safeguarding reviews (e.g. Trust in Care)
Health & safety breaches
Confidentiality breaches
Customer or service user complaints
Wondering if an independent investigation is the right next step for your organisation? Get in touch with our investigations team. We’ll be happy to discuss your case and advise on the most appropriate next steps.
Areas we investigate
We are trusted to carry out fair, impartial investigations into a wide range of workplace issues. Our consultants are highly experienced in handling complex cases and leading investigations where there are allegations of misconduct, policy breaches, or significant risk to people, reputation, or compliance. Some of the areas we often investigate include:
Bullying and harassment
Fraud and financial irregularities
Dignity at work concerns
Sexual harassment
Appealable HR decisions
Protected disclosures
Performance management disputes
Safeguarding reviews (e.g. Trust in Care)
Health & safety breaches
Confidentiality breaches
Customer or service user complaints
Wondering if an independent investigation is the right next step for your organisation? Get in touch with our investigations team. We’ll be happy to discuss your case and advise on the most appropriate next steps.
Trusted by people leaders, public bodies, and private firms of all sizes
Trusted by people leaders, public bodies, and private firms of all sizes
Trusted by people leaders, public bodies, and private firms of all sizes
Our proven investigations process
We follow a proven workplace investigations process that upholds impartiality, clarity, and confidentiality.
1.
Preparation
We start with a confidential briefing to understand the issue, agree Terms of Reference, and connect you with the appropriate impartial investigator. We then engage relevant parties, explain the process, set expectations around timelines, and ensure confidentiality and impartiality.
2.
Evidence gathering
We gather and evaluate all available evidence through interviews with relevant parties, documentation reviews, and in-depth analysis. We keep you well informed throughout this stage of the process, ensuring timelines are maintained.
3.
Review & response
Before finalising the report, all parties will be given the opportunity to review and respond to the evidence presented. This ensures our balanced impartiality throughout the investigation.
4.
Report
Once an agreement has been reached, we deliver a clear, detailed investigation report outlining our findings and conclusions. This report offers the necessary information and evidence to take the most appropriate next steps.
Our proven investigations process
We follow a proven workplace investigations process that upholds impartiality, clarity, and confidentiality.
1.
Preparation
We start with a confidential briefing to understand the issue, agree Terms of Reference, and connect you with the appropriate impartial investigator. We then engage relevant parties, explain the process, set expectations around timelines, and ensure confidentiality and impartiality.
2.
Evidence gathering
We gather and evaluate all available evidence through interviews with relevant parties, documentation reviews, and in-depth analysis. We keep you well informed throughout this stage of the process, ensuring timelines are maintained.
3.
Review & response
Before finalising the report, all parties will be given the opportunity to review and respond to the evidence presented. This ensures our balanced impartiality throughout the investigation.
4.
Report
Once an agreement has been reached, we deliver a clear, detailed investigation report outlining our findings and conclusions. This report offers the necessary information and evidence to take the most appropriate next steps.
Our proven investigations process
We follow a proven workplace investigations process that upholds impartiality, clarity, and confidentiality.
1.
Preparation
We start with a confidential briefing to understand the issue, agree Terms of Reference, and connect you with the appropriate impartial investigator. We then engage relevant parties, explain the process, set expectations around timelines, and ensure confidentiality and impartiality.
2.
Evidence gathering
We gather and evaluate all available evidence through interviews with relevant parties, documentation reviews, and in-depth analysis. We keep you well informed throughout this stage of the process, ensuring timelines are maintained.
3.
Review & response
Before finalising the report, all parties will be given the opportunity to review and respond to the evidence presented. This ensures our balanced impartiality throughout the investigation.
4.
Report
Once an agreement has been reached, we deliver a clear, detailed investigation report outlining our findings and conclusions. This report offers the necessary information and evidence to take the most appropriate next steps.
We have found Acrux to be professional, impartial, effective and competent when working with us. The Acrux Team demonstrates an understanding of public sector and Local Authority dynamics and have approached mediation and facilitation work in a calm and confident manner, helping us to navigate complex staff matters with care and compassion.
Niamh Drain
Senior Executive Officer HR Department
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
We have found Acrux to be professional, impartial, effective and competent when working with us. The Acrux Team demonstrates an understanding of public sector and Local Authority dynamics and have approached mediation and facilitation work in a calm and confident manner, helping us to navigate complex staff matters with care and compassion.
Niamh Drain
Senior Executive Officer HR Department
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
We have found Acrux to be professional, impartial, effective and competent when working with us. The Acrux Team demonstrates an understanding of public sector and Local Authority dynamics and have approached mediation and facilitation work in a calm and confident manner, helping us to navigate complex staff matters with care and compassion.
Niamh Drain
Senior Executive Officer HR Department
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Certified training delivered by experts
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750+ workplace investigations successfully completed
Over 30 years experience helping clients worldwide
12 senior consultants in workplace investigations, mediation, and training
Certified training delivered by experts
Our consultants bring a wealth of expertise and experience to every training session. We draw up on real-world experiences to deliver training that genuinely makes a difference to you and your team. {{btn}}
750+ workplace investigations successfully completed
Over 30 years experience helping clients worldwide
12 senior consultants in workplace investigations, mediation, and training
Certified training delivered by experts
Our consultants bring a wealth of expertise and experience to every training session. We draw up on real-world experiences to deliver training that genuinely makes a difference to you and your team. {{btn}}
750+ workplace investigations successfully completed
Over 30 years experience helping clients worldwide
12 senior consultants in workplace investigations, mediation, and training
Not sure where to start? Let’s work it out together
Sometimes, you know something’s not working. You’re just not sure where to start. That’s where we come in. We’ll discuss your situation and help you find the best course of action for your needs.
The right support starts with the right conversation
Whenever you’re ready to move forward, we’re here. Get in touch to see how our team of impartial, independent experts can help you take the next step towards resolution and improvement.
Not sure where to start? Let’s work it out together
Sometimes, you know something’s not working. You’re just not sure where to start. That’s where we come in. We’ll discuss your situation and help you find the best course of action for your needs.
The right support starts with the right conversation
Whenever you’re ready to move forward, we’re here. Get in touch to see how our team of impartial, independent experts can help you take the next step towards resolution and improvement.
Not sure where to start? Let’s work it out together
Sometimes, you know something’s not working. You’re just not sure where to start. That’s where we come in. We’ll discuss your situation and help you find the best course of action for your needs.
The right support starts with the right conversation
Whenever you’re ready to move forward, we’re here. Get in touch to see how our team of impartial, independent experts can help you take the next step towards resolution and improvement.
Independent HR expertise for when it matters most.
Trusted by organisations across Ireland and beyond.
Acrux Consulting Ltd
Knights Hill, Old Coach Road,
Balrothery, Co. Dublin.
K32 V659, Ireland
(by appointment only)
01 841 1664
info@acrux.ie
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Independent HR expertise for when it matters most.
Trusted by organisations across Ireland and beyond.
Acrux Consulting Ltd
Knights Hill, Old Coach Road,
Balrothery, Co. Dublin.
K32 V659, Ireland
(by appointment only)
01 841 1664
info@acrux.ie
acrux-consulting-ltd.
© Acrux Consulting Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
Website by Yo Kyoto! Studio and Fika Digital
Independent HR expertise for when it matters most.
Trusted by organisations across Ireland and beyond.
Acrux Consulting Ltd
Knights Hill, Old Coach Road,
Balrothery, Co. Dublin.
K32 V659, Ireland
(by appointment only)
01 841 1664
info@acrux.ie
acrux-consulting-ltd.
© Acrux Consulting Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
Website by Yo Kyoto! Studio and Fika Digital