Workplace Strategies

Workplace Strategies delivers Workplace Investigations for Australian employers from its Melbourne head office, with more than 30 years advising organisations nationally.

• Conducts independent investigations into misconduct, bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and code of conduct breaches, following agreed terms of reference and a structured methodology with procedural fairness at every step.
• Deliverables include terms of reference, allegation particulars, an evidence schedule, interview records and a written report with findings on the balance of probabilities, suitable for tribunal or regulator processes.
• Holds ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety certifications, and is an AHRI Organisation Member.
• Founded in 1994 and now operating as a division of Parke Corporation alongside Parke Lawyers, with client experience including Nike, Stanley Black & Decker, Crocs, Miele Australia and Wilson Parking.

Best for: employers needing an external, procedurally fair investigator for serious misconduct, harassment or discrimination allegations where an internal investigation would carry a conflict of interest.

Workplace Strategies provides Mediation and Conflict Resolution support for Australian employers, delivered nationally from its Melbourne base.

• Offers structured mediation and facilitated conversations for interpersonal disputes, grievances, team breakdown and reintegration after a workplace investigation concludes.
• Engagements include intake and suitability assessment, a joint session led by an independent mediator, agreement drafting and post-mediation reintegration coaching with review checkpoints.
• Outcomes include a written agreement or working arrangements where reached, plus a documented review checkpoint after an agreed period.

Best for: employers seeking a facilitated resolution to interpersonal conflict or team breakdown where formal findings are not required.