Frequently Asked Questions
What Services Does Workplace Investigators Provide?
We offer:
- HR health checks
- Assist with workplace conflicts
- Fractional HR services
What does an HR health check include?
Our health checks are a structured, objective review of your employment practices, policies, documentation, and internal processes. We examine areas such as:
Employee handbooks and policy compliance
Personnel file documentation practices
Wage and hour classification risks
Complaint handling and investigation procedures
Leadership documentation and consistency
Training gaps and compliance exposure
Each health check comes with:
- Comprehensive Report + Summary
- Dashboard (Scorecard)
Risk categorization (high, moderate, low)
Prioritized corrective action recommendations
Executive summary for leadership or board review
Optional implementation support
Why Do I need an HR Health Check?
Many employment issues are hidden in plain sight. You may not recognize it until your company receives an employment lawsuit. More common than a lawsuit is an unemployment claim, a low-cost, time-consuming process that secretly lets you know your employment records need attention. You spend time combing through emails and text messages searching for information and context clues on the reason for the separation. You quickly question if training could have been better, if communication could have been better, and are there other claims a former employee may utilize for a future lawsuit. The good thing is unemployment claims can be handled by someone from the management team. Lawsuits, demand an attorney.
What risk can an HR health check actually prevent?
A health check identifies and reduces exposure in areas such as:
Wage and hour misclassification
Inconsistent discipline practices
Retaliation risk
Inadequate documentation
Unresolved employee complaints
Constructive discharge exposure
Training and policy gaps
One overlooked issue can evolve into a lawsuit, agency investigation, or reputational damage. An audit helps you address vulnerabilities before they escalate.
It’s a preventative strategy — not a reactive defense
Do you provide remote or in-person services?
We offer both remote and in-person services, depending on your preferences and needs. We’re flexible and can accommodate what works best for you.
How is an HR Health Check different from what our HR team already does?
Your HR team manages day-to-day operations — hiring, coaching, documentation, employee relations. A health check provides an objective, outside perspective.
Even the best teams benefit from replay review. Internal teams are often too close to processes to see subtle compliance gaps or cultural blind spots. Our role is to reinforce your HR function, not replace it. A strong health check strengthens leadership credibility and supports your internal team with data-backed insight.
What happens if you find compliance issues?
If we identify compliance gaps, you receive a structured action plan with prioritized recommendations. Our approach is practical. We don’t simply identify weaknesses; we help you understand severity levels, implementation timelines, and corrective strategies. Discovering a compliance gap internally is significantly less costly than discovering it during litigation or an agency investigation.
How much does an HR health check cost?
Investment varies based on company size — number of employees and locations — and the depth of a health check.
However, leaders often compare cost to potential exposure. One employment claim can easily exceed the cost of proactive review.
An audit is not an expense line — it’s operational risk management.