The Fundamentals of
Workplace Investigations
Gain practical skills to conduct
thorough, ethical and effective investigations
Join our industry leading experts for a 3-day intensive training workshop
with bookings being taken for 2025
in Manchester and Hertfordshire.
About the Workshop
Join us for our 3-day The Fundamentals of Workplace Investigations Masterclass, designed to give you the practical skills needed to conduct thorough and professional investigations.
Bookings available at the iconic Midland Hotel in Manchester, or exclusive Aubrey Park Hotel in Hertfordshire. These workshops are hosted by industry-leading experts, 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 event is an in-person event. If you would prefer a bespoke course for your organisation, go to our Work With Us page.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
An understanding of the relevant legal frameworks
Initial steps to take when receiving a report
Best practice for investigation
meetings
Explore the
Trauma Informed Approach
Methods to analyse evidence & draw conclusions
How to write fair, robust & compelling investigation reports
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 individuals 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 organisations 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
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 the Facilitators
Kate and Will have a combined experience of over 40 years as industry-leading investigative professionals. They have led complex, high risk investigations and integrity functions for globally recognised brands such as the BBC, Burberry, Oxfam, and Transparency International.
With experience in over 50 countries, they have investigated and managed numerous workplace investigations, expertly navigating the diverse legal and cultural landscapes.
Their expertise spans whistleblowing frameworks, anti-corruption strategies, misconduct and grievance investigations, providing a rare ability to address complex investigative challenges in high-profile contexts.
Will and Kate are highly sought-after trainers known for delivering rigorous, practical solutions that enhance investigative practice and safeguard integrity.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Catered networking lunch & refreshments throughout each day
Preferential room rates at
The Midland Hotel
Goodie-bag & Certificate of Completion
Comprehensive training materials and post course support
Discount codes for complementary partners
A note from the Facilitators
With over 20 years of experience in investigations, I have conducted investigations within the Law Enforcement, Retail, Supply Chain, Corporate, Not for Profit and Construction sectors. Having worked both in-house and as a consultant; in Investigation and HR roles, I bring a vast amount of experience and perspective. I am passionate about helping organisations to foster respectful workplace cultures and believe investigations are a big part of this. I am excited to share my insights and practical strategies with you.
Kate Marston, Founder & CEO,
Mast People Support
William Richards,
Investigations, Ethics and Integrity Specialist
I’ve led high-profile investigations across more than 30 countries, navigating complex legal, cultural, and organisational challenges. From broadcast media to non-profits and law enforcement, my work has focused on ensuring integrity and fairness in every case. As a trainer, I’ve developed and delivered bespoke courses designed to empower investigators with the skills and confidence to handle even the most sensitive cases. This masterclass is a culmination of that experience, created to help organisations build effective investigation processes and achieve just, defensible outcomes
Book your workshop
Mast People Support, 3-day Workshop, Manchester, 20-22 January 2025
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995 British pounds
Mast People Support, 3-day Workshop, Hertfordshire, 3-5 March 2025
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995 British pounds
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