Independent
Workplace Reviews
● Workplace Reviews
● What Makes it Work
● Workplace Review Process
When concerns arise in a team or organisation, we step in to help you navigate the way forward.
Sometimes there is no formal complaint — but something does not feel right. High turnover, low morale, a sense that people are reluctant to speak up, or concerns about leadership can all be early signs that something needs to be looked at. A workplace review gives you a clearer picture of what is really going on, before things escalate.
● Workplace Reviews
When should you consider a workplace review?
A workplace review is particularly useful when:
There are early warning signs but no formal complaints. High team turnover, increased sick leave, poor engagement survey results, or recurring themes in exit interviews can all signal a problem. A review can surface the underlying issue.
People are reluctant to speak up. When concerns relate to senior team members, or there is a sense that raising issues may lead to negative consequences, anonymous feedback through an independent reviewer is often the only way to understand what is really happening.
Leadership or culture is in question. A review can be particularly helpful for a Board or executive team when there are concerns about how things are being managed — or when the organisation simply wants to check in on how it is tracking.
Something has recently changed. Restructures, leadership transitions, or critical incidents can shift workplace culture in ways that are not immediately visible. A review can identify emerging issues early and help rebuild trust by giving people the opportunity to be heard.
● What Makes it Work
Independent, anonymous, and focused on what matters
Participants consistently share feedback in an independent review that they would not raise through internal channels. That is not a reflection on the organisation — it is simply what happens when people feel genuinely safe to speak. Our reviews are designed to build that trust from the first conversation.
We ensure that participants understand the process is anonymous, that their feedback will be heard, and that serious concerns will be escalated appropriately. We select a representative cross-section of participants, listen carefully to their feedback, and weight the concerns they raise. The result is a report that reflects what is actually happening — and a clear set of recommendations for what to do next.
● Workplace Review Process
How do we conduct our workplace reviews?
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We begin the review process with a high-level discussion with you to determine the issues (including identifying participants), areas of focus and timetable for the review.
We can provide a fixed fee for the review (this will depend on the number of participants).
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We undertake the review by:
conducting face-to-face or telephone interviews with staff members, giving them the opportunity to discuss their personal experiences in the workplace; and
reviewing any relevant documents such as policies, incident reports, or staff engagement survey results.
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We conclude the review by providing a report clearly setting out our observations and findings. The report is clear, concise and written in plain English. The report provides a full and accurate insight into what is or is not going on in the workplace. We recommend practical strategies to address any issues identified. This enables you to make real improvements to ensure your team is working positively, collaboratively and productively.
When broader concerns arise within a team, we can help you figure out what’s really going on.
● Our Expertise
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At Woven, we specialise in conducting independent, impartial and efficient workplace investigations. We appreciate that the investigation’s integrity depends on the quality of the information we gather and our adherence to a fair process. We are adept at communicating the process, gaining trust and interviewing participants to obtain relevant information. We present our findings to you in a clear and succinct manner. We get you the information you need to take the next steps.
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Our independent workplace reviews can help you identify and address any issues within a team or workplace early on. When something doesn’t seem right – where there is increased turnover, low employee survey results, high sick leave or informal concerns being raised - we take a deep dive. Our review process identifies what is working well, what is not and what can be done better. We build a rapport with your people to ensure they feel comfortable to share issues that are impacting them at work. We recommend practical steps to address any issues identified . These recommendations enable you to make real improvements to ensure your people are working positively and collaboratively within a safe and supportive working environment.
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Woven provides tailored investigation training to internal teams. We share the insights we have gained through hundreds of investigation processes. We outline:
investigation best practice,
how to navigate the potential pitfalls that can inevitably arise; and
how to assess evidence and make robust findings.