Pursuing Fairness and Restoration Through Detailed Investigations
HN Workplace Investigations specializes in conducting rigorous and impartial workplace investigations to address challenging and toxic workplace issues. With an understanding of how individuals experience workplace harassment and bullying on a psychological level, HN Workplace Investigations are conducted through an anti-oppression, trauma-informed lens.
Services at HN Workplace Investigations
Customized Investigations
Each HN Workplace Investigation is tailored to meet the needs of clients, deliver credible and reliable findings of fact, and assist in resolving disputes on a going-forward basis. Its unique approach focuses on building rapport and trust with investigation participants so that parties buy into the process.
With in-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, human rights protections, and accommodations, HN Workplace Investigations will recommend an appropriate investigative scope and procedure to be followed to meet the personalized needs of each organization. Our expertise in workplace conflict, both from the perspective of employers and employees, and the law, offers the tools necessary to design an investigative approach that quickly cuts to the core of workplace issues.
Restoration
Once the source of conflict or workplace issue becomes known, HN Workplace Investigations can design a restorative framework for organizations to move forward and reinstate harmony. When conflicts are left to fester, not only can the emotional toll on individuals and teams be great, but the impact on organizations can also be devastating (i.e., increased absenteeism, diminished productivity, poor morale, high turnover, legal liability, and increased tension/conflict between staff).
Our workplace restoration services offer a distinctive and dependable way to address disputes in a constructive and inclusive way. Our solutions will facilitate movement towards a more healthy and dynamic workplace culture.
Workplace Assessments
The source of workplace discord is not always clear. Workplace assessments may be helpful to ascertain the reasons for tension in order for them to be addressed. Our personalized workplace assessments are designed to examine all facets of issues brought forward and provide appropriate recommendations for how they may be addressed.
Training
Training in workplace conflict resolution, harassment, anti-bullying techniques, and respectful workplaces have the capacity to prevent disputes among employees without resorting to a full-blown investigation. HN Workplace Investigations works with organizations to identify an appropriate training program to maintain a healthy environment for all to thrive.
About Helen Nowak
Helen Nowak is a labour and employment lawyer and member of the Law Society of Ontario since 2012. She conducts workplace investigations and assessments in a variety of areas, including workplace harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and violence, incivility, violations of codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, respect in the workplace, and toxic workplaces.
Helen’s unique approach
to workplace investigations
is centered on:
Procedural Fairness
Investigative Rigour and Efficiency
Impartiality
Compassionate Professionalism
Comprehensive and
Reliable Reporting of
Findings
Workplace Restoration
About Helen’s Career
Helen began her career as legal counsel to various unions in the federal public service, health care, and university sectors, where she represented complainants, respondents, and witnesses involved in workplace investigations.
Helen is also a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the quality of impartial workplace investigations.
Educational Background
- Workplace Investigation Certifications
Rubin Thomlinson LLP, 2016-2023
- Foundations of Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies Certificate
Ontario Bar Association, 2021
- Workplace Investigation Training and Certificate Program
Human Resources Professional Association, 2019
- Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate
University of Windsor, 2018
- B.C.L/LL.B., Faculty of Law
McGill University, 2010
- Master of Arts, Graduate Programme in Sociology
York University, 2007
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology
Concordia University, 2002
Book a consultation
Book a consultation with Helen Nowak and learn more about how she can assist in your workplace.
Contact HN Workplace Investigations
Phone
Address
HN Workplace Investigations
895 Don Mills Road,
Two Morneau Shepell Centre,
Suite 900
Toronto, ON M3C 1W3
