Cheviot HR team member listening and taking notes during a meeting
Cheviot HR team member taking notes in a one-to-one meeting

Independent Workplace Investigations

Handling workplace investigations properly is critical. Get it wrong and the consequences can be serious – from tribunal claims and reputational damage to breakdowns in trust and employee relations.

Cheviot HR provides expert support with disciplinary and grievance investigations, safeguarding concerns, bullying and harassment complaints, whistleblowing matters and complex absence or performance cases. Where appropriate, we can lead the investigation as an independent third party, bringing objectivity, credibility and procedural fairness to sensitive situations. This is particularly valuable where senior managers are involved, relationships are strained or impartiality could be questioned.

We ensure investigations are fair, thorough and legally robust, with clear documentation, structured processes and defensible outcomes – protecting both your business and the individuals involved.

How We Typically Work

You can access this support on an ad hoc basis when a complex issue arises, or as part of our Retained HR Support service, where investigation support and independent case management are included as standard – giving you immediate access to experienced HR professionals without the cost or risk of handling matters internally.

What Our Clients Have to Say

Heidi worked with our management team to deliver significant changes in how we operate and deploy our employees. Her support helped us achieve cost savings, address performance issues and bring employees on board with necessary change. She is friendly, professional and focused on achieving the right results while keeping us compliant.

Managing Director, Food Retail Business

Heidi was invaluable in restructuring our working practices, supporting us through TUPE issues and helping integrate new staff. Her professional, accessible approach gave us confidence that clear advice was always available when we needed it.

Owner, Manufacturing Business

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