What can we do for you?
Our services range from preliminary investigations to establish if there is a case to answer, through to grievance and disciplinary cases, whistleblowing investigations and Member/Officer code of conduct and support on national inquiries.
Often, our investigations are carried out by an individual, but we have also provided teams of investigators to work together on more complex inquiries.
The nature of complaints varies greatly but can include:
- Bullying- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Code of Conduct
- Safeguarding
- Public Complaints
If you are interested in investigations or would like to know more about the services we offer, fill in the form below and our team will be in touch
Who are the investigators?
Our bank of experienced investigators includes associates who are qualified HR, legal or finance professionals, who have often worked at Head of Service or Director level in their substantive career. We also have a range of very experienced ex-Chief Executives, who now specialize in investigations.
Timescales and Costs
There’s no such thing as a typical investigation as it very much depends on the nature and complexity of the complaint, but the majority of investigations tend to take between 5 and 20 days.
The cost is usually offered as a day rate rather than fixed price, to allow for some flexibility around scope.
Sample Investigator Profile
This associate has many years’ experience of strategic and-high level human resources management, before becoming a specialist consultant.
They have undertaken consultancy assignments in over 30 local authorities, Central Government Office, NHS Trusts, Police Commissioners, Fire Services, small and large businesses, and national charities.
They are a specialist employment investigator, having conducted over 360 investigations covering the full variety of employment issues e.g. whistleblowing, grievance, discipline and bullying & harassment, safeguarding, public complaints, as well as all forms of discrimination.
They are a qualified mediator and until recently, practising Employment Tribunal Member, and are therefore up-to-date with current employment legislation, and trained to the highest level by the Judiciary.
100%
of clients who have provided feedback on a Solace in Business Investigation stated they would use the individual again
100%
of clients who have provided feedback on a Solace in Business Investigation rated the quality of the work provided good, very good or excellent
Past Client Testimonial
[The investigator] was pragmatic and sensitive in their dealings with this matter. Really appreciated the work they did
- Interim Chief Executive, South East Local Authority
