investigations
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Kraft HR have conducted 1000s of independent workplace investigations, delivering ACAS-compliant disciplinary and grievances reports fast and reducing risks of Employment Tribunal for organisations across the UK and Ireland, including the NHS, Government and education.
Kraft HR has completed 1,000s of independent workplace investigations over more than 30 years. We provide reliable and impartial investigations fast, even in the most complex and contentious situations. We are ACAS-trained and our reports exceed industry standards.
Independent investigators are recommended when cases involve HR professionals, senior leaders or public figures, when the cases are complex spanning months or years, if there are a high number of witnesses to interview, if confidential data is involved and in cases of suspected illegal conduct. Our dedicated investigators focus on the investigation and deliver it quickly and efficiently, so your teams can move on as soon as possible.
Kraft HR independent workplace investigation services help employers foster positive workplace relations. Our qualified team works together to keep up-to-date on employment legislation. Browse summaries of real-life case studies and our posts on the latest employment matters.
We are accredited with ISO 9001 for providing quality management systems by Certified Quality Systems, a nationally recognised measure of service quality. This means our service to employers is proven to be secure, reliable and responsive. We are fully insured providing peace of mind and comprehensive assurance.
Experienced in every sector, we are an accredited supplier to NHS Trusts and Government departments across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Our affordable rates are significantly lower than legal practice fees and we ensure our reports are jargon-free, straightforward and easy to read. ACAS sets the industry standards for workplace investigations and does not require investigators to have a Law degree or work in a legal practice.
Our workplace investigators are experienced liaising with the Police, security services, IT forensics and law firms. We regularly work with insurers on behalf of our clients, to assess risk, review cases and meet defined budget constraints.
Our robust reports stand up to independent arbitration and over 99% of our cases do not escalate to an Employment Tribunal. We provide you with sound and realistic advice in cases of settlement, and can support you to deliver the most serious disciplinary outcomes, ensuring your actions comply with employment law in full.
We support you at any stage of a workplace investigation and appeal including:
You can also refer to our practical guide to workplace investigations.
We manage independent workplace investigations anywhere in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland and can also cover cases where employees travel across borders, such as for an international supplier of goods or services, or teams who travel overseas.
Contact us for a confidential discussion and we’ll provide a free initial assessment to enable you to decide how to proceed.
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“I have really appreciated the personal service from Kraft HR and also their understanding of the professional arena in which I work. I have enjoyed meetings with John and feel confident that I could call on him for advice. As a Practice, this gives us peace of mind.”
NHS, North Nottinghamshire
“We have used Kraft HR regularly since February 2011. They provide us with expertise in a wide range of workforce issues including disciplinary and grievance management. KHR are always on hand to provide professional, responsive and cost-effective services.”
Acting Chief Executive, NEMS (NHS)
“When they investigated employee misconduct, the service provided was personal, comprehensive and timely with the provision of clear, well researched advice and support.”
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