Hi there, I am looking for some advice regarding my situation.
I am in a position where I have been suspended pending an 'investigation' of gross misconduct and I have come to accept that this will mean losing my job and would very much like to move on. However, when I spoke to the HR department, I was informed that the company has a policy of stating on any future reference that you have resigned pending an investigation and I fear that this can severely impact me getting a new job. They also said that any referencing is done through their department, with your actual line manager not really getting a say in the matter and there is therefore no way to bypass them by potentially getting a good reference from the manager personally. They don't seem to be open to any settlement on the matter, with me leaving in exchange for a good reference. I work in a financial sector if it makes any difference.
When the incident in question happened, I admitted to what I have do (quite stupidly it would now appear) and basically the only evidence of my wrong doing is my own admission. I was considering waiting for the disciplinary meeting, which is next week, and stating my case, but since the evidence is clear I feel this would be too much of a risk as being actually dismissed would probably be even worse in terms of future employment. I have used the period while I've been suspended to successfully look for another job but I am afraid that even that might fail through once they perform the reference checks. Moreover, since every single application form seems to ask about this it feels unfair for a small mistake to follow you for the rest of your life. Having worked there for 3 years it would also be impossible to leave the employment details off the CV in the future.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I am in a position where I have been suspended pending an 'investigation' of gross misconduct and I have come to accept that this will mean losing my job and would very much like to move on. However, when I spoke to the HR department, I was informed that the company has a policy of stating on any future reference that you have resigned pending an investigation and I fear that this can severely impact me getting a new job. They also said that any referencing is done through their department, with your actual line manager not really getting a say in the matter and there is therefore no way to bypass them by potentially getting a good reference from the manager personally. They don't seem to be open to any settlement on the matter, with me leaving in exchange for a good reference. I work in a financial sector if it makes any difference.
When the incident in question happened, I admitted to what I have do (quite stupidly it would now appear) and basically the only evidence of my wrong doing is my own admission. I was considering waiting for the disciplinary meeting, which is next week, and stating my case, but since the evidence is clear I feel this would be too much of a risk as being actually dismissed would probably be even worse in terms of future employment. I have used the period while I've been suspended to successfully look for another job but I am afraid that even that might fail through once they perform the reference checks. Moreover, since every single application form seems to ask about this it feels unfair for a small mistake to follow you for the rest of your life. Having worked there for 3 years it would also be impossible to leave the employment details off the CV in the future.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
resignation pending disciplinary advice
