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Intersol and Polonious partner to deliver unique Investigation Case Management Solution (ICMS)

By |2020-04-28T11:45:51+00:00April 28th, 2020|Categories: Audit and Compliance, Audit and GRC, CEO's Blog, Financial Services, Health, Health and Safety, Investigative Interviewing, Law Enforcement, Legal Services, Products and Solutions, Regulators, Sport, Training, Uncategorized, University News|Tags: , , , , , |

Intersol Global and Polonious are delighted to announce their strategic partnership to deliver an Investigation Case Management Solution to a range of global markets. The collaboration fuses the world class practical investigation expertise of Intersol with the technical knowledge and support of Polonious. Initial focus will be on safeguarding, sport and education, business areas in which both companies have an existing established footprint. Daniel Skeggs (pictured), UK representative of Polonious said: “We are delighted to announce this partnership, it will add significant value to investigations across many sectors. Following on from our successful deployments in religious and academic institutions in Australia we [...]

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Business as (un)usual – Our online solution for workplace discipline investigations and virtual investigation meetings

By |2020-03-26T18:16:12+00:00March 26th, 2020|Categories: Audit and Compliance, Audit and GRC, CEO's Blog, Education, Financial Services, Health, Health and Safety, Investigative Interviewing, Law Enforcement, Legal Services, Products and Solutions, Professional Development, Regulators, Seminars and Workshops, Sport, Training, Uncategorized, University News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Business as (un)usual - Our online solution for workplace discipline investigations and virtual investigation meetings. It is a sad reality that even in times of catastrophic crisis there remains a demand to conduct workplace investigations. If anything it is even more vital that they are conducted with skill, sensitivity, and empathy, the crisis faced by all is challenging enough without added strains of inconsiderate and insensitive  investigation. It is equally critical that investigations already underway or awaiting outcomes are not neglected or overlooked, adding additional strain on those involved; long-term well-being and mental health must remain central to decision-making. Business continuity, [...]

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Save the Children ‘let down’ staff and public over sexual misconduct claims

By |2020-03-11T09:49:49+00:00March 11th, 2020|Categories: CEO's Blog, Products and Solutions, Professional Development, Regulators, Seminars and Workshops, Training|

On Thursday 5th March 2020 a fiercely critical report was released in respect of how Save the Children let down its staff by its poor handling of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour. The Charity Commission found that there were weaknesses in the workplace culture, that complainants were let down by the charity, the handling of investigations found to be grossly inadequate and that the management had a corrosive impact on the workforce. In other findings: When staff raised issues against the charity’s CEO in recent years, the management failed to follow their own processes and procedures Complaints were ignored or even [...]

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AMOSSHE 2020 Winter Bulletin

By |2020-02-28T10:19:25+00:00February 28th, 2020|Categories: Investigative Interviewing, Products and Solutions, Professional Development, Training, University News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

AMOSSHE 2020 Winter Bulletin In this, our first contribution to AMOSSHE's seasonal bulletin, we focus on reassurance and rationale to explain how we maintain our independence and ethos in an area of business that is entering a transformational 'change' era. If you would like to understand more about how we support HE with training and investigation services, indeed share the learning from dozens of successful investigations, please contact the team at info@dev.intersolglobal.com The short bulletin can be read here  

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Congratulations to Queensland Dept of Agriculture and Fisheries

By |2020-02-28T09:19:53+00:00February 28th, 2020|Categories: Investigative Interviewing, Law Enforcement, Products and Solutions, Professional Development, Seminars and Workshops, Training|Tags: , , , |

Congratulations to Queensland Dept of Agriculture and Fisheries The latest cohort from the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have today completed an advanced investigative interview course in Brisbane, Australia. Facilitated by our COO and Case manager, Mick Confrey, the course reflects the only investigative interviewing course in the world that has been externally accredited as a qualification as opposed to self-certification and received excellent feedback from all delegates. Are you a regulatory that values investing in staff? Do you want to set the standard from the top? Do you believe that investigators with the power to change lives should be [...]

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NEW! Level 3 Skillsfirst Award in ‘Dealing With Difficult Conversations’

By |2020-02-28T20:44:42+00:00February 27th, 2020|Categories: Health and Safety, Investigative Interviewing, Professional Development, Training|Tags: , , , , |

NEW! Level 3 Skillsfirst Award in 'Dealing With Difficult Conversations'  By popular demand and as a first step to a level 3 qualification to conduct Investigative (Forensic) Interviews in Health and Safety we have launched this 2-day face to face training course as a core competency of, and complementary to, any other investigation training you may have undertaken. As regular speakers at IOSH conferences nationally we have developed the content based on specific feedback to ensure relevancy and proportionality, setting this training award way above any generic training offered elsewhere. "Absolutely crucial training for any H&S investigator I'm amazed that it [...]

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Cambridge college head ‘steps back’ over handling of sex complaints

By |2020-02-23T19:40:37+00:00February 23rd, 2020|Categories: Investigative Interviewing, Products and Solutions, Professional Development, Training, University News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Trinity Hall: Cambridge college head 'steps back' over handling of sex complaints The head of a Cambridge college has stepped back from his duties after allegations he mishandled a series of sexual misconduct complaints. Dr Jeremy Morris, the master of Trinity Hall, has agreed to move aside while an internal review into procedures is under way. It comes after both students and staff were accused of misconduct in recent years. Trinity Hall said the decision was subject to further consultation. Comment: Whilst there remains work to be done many institutions are starting to realise that these are issues that can no [...]

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Intersol extend their investigation training, qualification, and operational reach into Scotland

By |2020-02-21T16:55:27+00:00February 21st, 2020|Categories: CEO's Blog, Conferences, Education, Training, University News|Tags: , , , , , |

Intersol extend their investigation training, qualification, and operational reach into Scotland. As a result of demand from Scottish Universities we have developed our service provision 'north of the border' with the recruitment of 3 new investigation associates in Scotland. Whilst the investigation principles and forensic psychology of people are broadly consistent the world over (perhaps with the odd cultural difference), this development will enable a more empathetic approach to the nuances of civil serious misconduct investigation in Scotland. As the team embark on their first investigation commission next week we wish them every success.               [...]

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NDAs – The Ticking Time-Bomb for Universities?

By |2020-02-12T13:00:44+00:00February 12th, 2020|Categories: CEO's Blog, Education, Products and Solutions, Professional Development, Training, University News|Tags: , , , , , , |

NDAs - The Ticking Time-Bomb for Universities? Universities ‘gagging sexual assault claims’ according to the BBC The BBC have today reported that Universities are gagging students to prevent them from disclosing details of sexual assaults, bullying and poor teaching. The report details how several students told the BBC that they felt ‘pressured’ into signing NDA’s (non-disclosure agreements), with one student being told she would be expelled if she broke her contract. According to Universities UK, a representative body for UK Universities, NDA’s should not be used to silence students. The BBC submitted FOI requests to expose the statistics in the number [...]

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How to Address Rape Trauma at the Investigation Stage

By |2020-01-23T17:19:41+00:00January 23rd, 2020|Categories: CEO's Blog, Investigative Interviewing, Law Enforcement, Products and Solutions, Professional Development, Training|Tags: , , , , |

How to Address Rape Trauma at the Investigation Stage Whilst we at Intersol no longer operate in the criminal investigation arena a topic of such importance occasionally arises that merits dipping back into it with the intention to reinforce learning and/or support practitioners. Todays furore about a judge criticised for finding woman was not raped because she took ‘no physical steps’ to stop her assailant is one of those occasions. Why? Because 15 years ago this author was privileged to work with a forensic psychologist, Zoe Loderick, to train a number of CJS stakeholders to understand Rape Trauma and exercise tactics [...]

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