Effective investigation management is a key component of your compliance and ethics program and, an important process by which your company can resolve important issues privately and properly. Allegations of unfair treatment, harassment, and violations of company policies and your code of conduct all have serious implications to the well-being of your organization.

A well crafted investigation management program provides the process to ensure internal investigations are conducted by the appropriate personnel and that the focus stays on the conduct reported, not the personalities of the employees involved.



Allegations present concerns related to privilege, confidentiality, retaliation or other sensitive issues. Your system should ensure that departments with expertise in the particular area of concern are involved and that proper feedback and reporting are part of the process. Handling these aspects of the investigation process properly are essential to maintaining the integrity of your entire business ethics effort. Whether it’s establishing meaningful allegation categories, matching in-house expertise to allegation type, or instructing department managers on the proper investigation procedures, your program should be in place and your resources identified. ethicsLINC can help you construct the management aspects of your program to meet these needs and reduce your risks.