Approaching the Finish Line - Key Developments in 2026
Workplace investigation trends, regulatory shifts, and practical approaches to managing conflict.
Worklogic directors, Jodie Fox and Jason Clark, reflect on workplace investigation trends, psychosocial risk developments, and what's ahead for 2026.
What You'll Learn
In this webinar, Jodie and Jason discuss the latest developments in workplace investigations and conflict resolution. They discuss how a trauma-informed approach can be applied to workplace investigations while still protecting procedural fairness- detailing practical ways to triage complaints and to recognise when a formal investigation isn’t the best option.
Jodie and Jason highlight some of the emerging trends in 2026, including AI’s growing influence on workplace complaints and how nationwide psychosocial risk regulations are playing out in practice.
With the new higher education legislation on gender-based violence prevention, developing actionable strategies and training frontline managers for early intervention is essential for all higher education providers.
Key Topics Covered
- Trauma-informed investigation practices – participant wellbeing while maintaining procedural fairness.
- Psychosocial risk compliance – navigating nationwide regulations and building processes that actually work.
- Complaint triaging – determining when workplace investigations aren’t appropriate and exploring other options.
- Avoiding common mistakes in performance improvement plans and understanding when complaints become psychosocial risk issues.
- Key court decisions- including workers’ compensation trends, and new higher education gender-based violence prevention requirements.
- Future-proofing your approach – preparing for AI’s influence.
FAQs
Who is this video for?
- HR professionals and people leaders, workplace investigators, both internal and external.
- Legal practitioners and compliance officers.
- Managers and team leaders seeking to build early-intervention capabilities will learn when and how to address workplace issues before they escalate.
- Organisational leaders whether you’re in corporate, government, higher education, or consulting, this webinar offers real-world expertise from seasoned practitioners.