Chamber Breakfast to Equip Businesses for Challenging Workplace Issues

Business owners and managers across the Whitsundays are being encouraged to build their confidence in handling workplace complaints and misconduct matters at the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July Business Breakfast Briefing, When Things Go Wrong: Practical Lessons from Real Workplace Investigations, on Thursday 23 July.

The practical session will be presented by Jason King, Director and Principal Investigator of Regional Queensland Investigations, who brings decades of experience investigating workplace misconduct, fraud, bullying and harassment complaints, corporate risk, cyber-related matters and other sensitive organisational inquiries.

A former Australian Federal Police Federal Agent and Victoria Police member, Jason olds postgraduate qualifications in Law, Intellectual Property Law and Computer Science, and is Queensland Chapter President of the Australian Institute of Professional Investigators.

Drawing on real-world investigations, Jason will provide practical guidance to help businesses identify early warning signs, respond appropriately to workplace complaints, preserve evidence, ensure procedural fairness and reduce the legal, financial and reputational risks that can arise when matters are handled poorly.

Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Allan Milostic said the session addressed an issue relevant to every employer.

“Whether you employ two people or 200, every business is likely to face a workplace complaint or misconduct issue at some point,” Allan said. “The biggest risk is often not the complaint itself, but how it is handled. Having the right processes and knowing how to respond early can protect your staff, your business and your workplace culture.”

Allan said the breakfast was particularly relevant for regional businesses, where close working relationships can make workplace matters more complex.

“Regional businesses often operate in close-knit communities where professional and personal relationships overlap. This session will give employers practical tools and greater confidence to deal with difficult situations fairly, consistently and professionally.”

Attendees will leave with practical, real-world strategies they can implement immediately, helping them respond confidently when workplace issues arise before they become major organisational challenges.

Event details

What: Chamber July Business Breakfast Briefing
When: 7:30am-9am Thursday 23 July
Where: Club Whitsunday, Airlie Beach
Tickets: Free for Chamber members, and discounted non-member tickets from $18.75