Workplace Investigation Support & Advisory Services

Practical guidance when workplace concerns arise. Strategic support when complexity requires it.

When workplace concerns arise, organizations need a fair, structured, and well-documented process. ROS helps leaders and HR teams assess complaints, plan investigations, strengthen documentation, and navigate sensitive employee matters with confidence.

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When Investigation Support Is the Right Move

  • Allegations involving senior leadership
  • Concerns about harassment, discrimination, or retaliation
  • Internal HR lacks neutrality or capacity
  • Prior complaints were not resolved effectively
  • Risk of legal exposure or reputational harm
  • Need for additional expertise and support

Workplace Concerns We Help Organizations Navigate

  • Workplace complaints and employee concerns
  • Code of conduct and policy violations
  • Retaliation concerns
  • Leadership and executive matters
  • Harassment and discrimination concerns
  • Ethics and policy-related concerns

A Structured Advisory Process

  1. Complaint intake and issue assessment
    We clarify the concern, parties involved, timeline, and scope.
  2. Scope and allegation development
    We help define the issues to be reviewed, clarify allegations, and identify relevant policies and organizational considerations.
  3. Investigation planning and documentation support
    We assist with investigation planning, document organization, evidence tracking, and process documentation.
  4. Interview strategy and question review
    We help develop interview plans, review questions, and support a consistent fact-gathering approach.
  5. Evidence and credibility review support
    We assist in evaluating documentation, identifying inconsistencies, and assessing the overall strength of available information.
  6. Decision Support and corrective action consultation
    We help organizations evaluate findings, identify appropriate next steps, and support decision-making and corrective action planning.

Right-Sized. Scalable. Collaborative.

We tailor our support based on the matter, risk level, and internal capacity. When needed, we help organizations determine whether legal counsel, a licensed investigator, or another qualified resource should be involved.

Strategic support for sensitive workplace matters. Collaborative when additional expertise is needed.

Why ROS

Our guidance is grounded in executive HR experience, sound documentation, practical judgment, and awareness of legal and organizational risk.

Credible and Practical

  • Fair and objective
  • Responsive and discreet
  • Clear documentation and decision support

Trained and Experienced

Trained in workplace investigations through the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) & Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, with an approach aligned to HR best practices and legal standards.

Engagement Options

Complaint Assessment & Risk Review

Evaluate concerns, assess organizational risk, and determine appropriate next steps.

Investigation Process Support

Support for internal HR or leadership teams conducting workplace reviews, including planning, documentation, interview preparation, and findings review.

Defined-Scope Advisory Engagements

Customized support based on the complexity, sensitivity, and needs of the organization.

Advisory Support

Guidance for internal HR teams managing workplace concerns or investigation planning.

Selected Experience

Multi-Issue Executive-Level Investigation

Nonprofit organization • 40–50 employees

  • Seven witnesses involved
  • Multiple allegations reviewed
  • Involved executive leadership
  • Additional issues identified during the process

Workplace Concern Assessment

Nonprofit organization • 20–30 employees

  • Supported neutral fact-finding and documentation
  • Reviewed policy alignment and risk
  • Provided clear documentation and next-step guidance
  • Experience includes multi-issue investigations involving executive leadership and sensitive workplace concerns.

Start with a Confidential Conversation

We’ll help you assess the concern, identify risk, and determine the right process.

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This consultation is not a legal consultation, formal investigation, or legal advice. ROS provides HR advisory and workplace investigation support services.