Mixed solutions: Integrating mediation in the process of workplace investigations

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Workplace misconducts - from personal disputes to serious legal infractions - are an unfortunate reality in today's professional landscape, occurring across industries and organizations. Establishing robust workplace investigation processes has a critical importance in handling employee complaints, serving as the cornerstone for ensuring trust and transparency, benefiting both the complaining and reported parties, as well as the investigator. However, amidst the complexity of workplace issues, the question arises: is a full formal investigation always the optimal solution? Identifying the right moment to integrate conflict resolution into the investigation process can save us valuable resources.
Through real-life scenarios and practical examples, we'll examine how mediation can offer a path to resolution, mitigating conflicts before they escalate into costly legal battles or irreparable damage to company culture and employee well-being.