Grievances, Investigations & Workplace Conflict

Workplace concerns and conflict can quickly become difficult to manage, particularly when there are different versions of events or relationships have started to break down.

Here you’ll find practical guidance on handling grievances, carrying out workplace investigations, managing complaints and dealing with conflict fairly and appropriately.

  • When Should a Business Use an External HR Consultant for a Workplace Investigation?

    Find out how BloomHR can provide support.

  • What Happens If An Employee Contacts ACAS?

    A guide for UK employers.

  • Dealing With Inappropriate Workplace Banter?

    A guide for managers.

  • Can Employees Raise Concerns Informally Instead of Raising a Grievance?

    Information for UK employers.

  • Are Witness Statements Confidential In Workplace Investigations?

    Guidance for UK businesses.

  • A watercolor painting of a potted pink flowering plant with green leaves in a peach-colored pot

    Early Signs of Employee Problems

    And what employers shouldn’t ignore.

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    How To Handle An Employee Grievance

    Guidance for business owners in 2026.

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    Who Should Carry Out a Workplace Investigation?

    An in-depth look at this topic.

  • An open notebook with lined pages and a green pen resting on it, next to a steaming cup of coffee and two sheets of paper, set on a light-colored surface.

    What Should You Do If An Employee Refuses to Follow Instructions?

    Information for business owners and managers.

  • A man and woman thinking with their hands on their chins, girl has a backpack, man has red hair, girl has dark hair, girl is wearing a sleeveless top, thought bubble with ellipsis above their heads.

    Managing Staff Issues

    A practical guide for small business owners.

  • A woman and a man sitting at a round table, having a conversation, with cups of coffee and an open book on the table, and a plant in the background.

    How to Handle Awkward Conversations at Work

    Without the stress!

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    Staff Issues At Work?

    What to check before taking action.