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Investigation Report Writing Tips for Investigators

At the end of every investigation, investigators must prepare a thorough and accurate investigation report. The report writing process can be incredibly tedious and time consuming - but it doesn't have to be. There are a variety of tools out there to help investigators produce high quality reports that hold up in court, without taking weeks to write. Here are three quick tips to help you get the most out of your investigation reports:

Using Templates:

When each investigator has their own way of writing an investigation report, it can sometimes be difficult for the recipient to follow. Report templates help investigators prepare consistent reports. We've made this tip even easier for you by including a free template download below.

When each investigator follows the same report writing format, it's easier for the recipient to locate the information they need. This results in better - and faster, decision making. Templates help investigators prepare complete reports, as the different sections of the report are clearly laid out for them. Carefully design a template that will provide investigators with the guidance they need to write reports that would hold up in court - because you never know what could happen.

Trends and Opportunities:

Investigation reports paint a good picture of the "problem areas" within an organization. Information such as type of misconduct and location where the incident took place can help you track workplace trends. The ability to understand where problems are arising makes it easier for compliance and HR groups to plan effective employee training sessions. It may also signal that a policy review is in order. Some organizations have already started taking advantage of their investigation reports to improve processes and performance in the workplace.

Corrective Action and Follow Up:

Everyone guilty of misconduct deserves to face the consequences for their actions. If not, you can consider your corporate policies and compliance programs to be a bust, because no one will take them seriously if they know that others are getting away with violating them. Your conclusions should take into consideration the findings from the investigation, as well as whether or not the employee is a repeat offender. If your organization works on a "three strikes" type of system, make sure it's reflected in the corrective action suggested. If you are the one administering the discipline yourself,  document the action you took. If you are handing your report over to someone else to make the final decision, make sure you follow up with them to find out the outcome.

Investigation Report Template - Free Download

The Investigation Report Template helps investigators prepare consistent reports in less time. This template will guide you through the report writing process and ensure that no piece of information is left out.

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About the Author

i-Sight is a case management software platform designed to simplify your process and provide outstanding reports. It's primarily configured to manage customer complaints and corrective actions, or employee relations, HR & ethics investigations. It's also used for a variety of other customized case management solutions. We blog at i-Sight.com, providing advice and tips to HR managers and investigators in regards to managing internal investigations.

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