Investigation Report Writing in Workplace Investigations
09:00 - 12:30
7th July 2026
Aubrey Park Hotel, St Albans, UK
Investigation Report Writing in Workplace Investigations Training
Course Overview
Join our industry leading experts for a half-day investigation report writing workshop in St Albans
When? 7th July 2026, 09:00 - 12:30
Where? Aubrey Park Hotel, Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7AF
Clear, well-structured investigation reports are critical to fair and defensible workplace investigations. They inform decisions, support HR processes, and are often relied upon by senior leaders, risk committees, and other internal or external stakeholders. Yet many investigators are expected to produce high-quality reports without having received focused, practical training on how to do so.
This practical, half-day Investigation Report Writing course is designed for HR and non-HR investigators, case handlers, and investigation leads who are responsible for drafting or reviewing investigation reports. The session focuses on producing reports that are clear, objective, and suitable for different purposes, including HR processes and disciplinaries, governance and risk oversight, and wider stakeholder review.
The course is delivered through instructor-led learning, practical exercises, and examples drawn from actual workplace and whistleblowing-related investigations.
“Detailed and practical - a rare concoction from my experience of corporate training. It provided equal levels of real life examples, with theoretical exercises that could genuinely support my work in the future. Would highly recommend to anyone working in corporate investigations.”
What you’ll learn
This course focuses on the key elements of effective investigation report writing, helping participants organise complex information and communicate findings in a fair, professional, and defensible manner.
Learning outcomes include (click to expand):
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Understanding the purpose of investigation reports and how this shapes structure and content
Writing reports suitable for different audiences and uses, including HR processes and disciplinaries, senior leadership and risk committees, and internal or external stakeholders
Choosing appropriate report structures for clarity, proportionality, and defensibility
Organising narrative, findings, analysis, and recommendations in a clear and logical way
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Translating complex, sensitive, or conflicting evidence into clear and balanced narrative
Distinguishing fact from inference, opinion, and assumption
Weighing evidence and explaining how conclusions are reached
Handling uncertainty and evidential gaps transparently
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Drafting fair, objective findings that align with the investigation scope
Writing conclusions that are clearly grounded in the evidence
Avoiding overstatement, ambiguity, and implied judgement
Ensuring findings are suitable for onward HR and governance decision-making
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Using clear, neutral language for sensitive and high-risk matters
Managing confidential and sensitive information appropriately, including whistleblowing disclosures and protected information
Awareness of legal, data protection, and disclosure considerations
Using appendices, exhibits, and supporting material effectively
Why this matters
Investigation reports are often the lasting record of how an organisation responded to an issue. Poorly written reports can undermine otherwise sound investigations, create confusion, and expose organisations to challenge.
A well-written investigation report:
Clearly explains what was examined and why
Demonstrates fairness and thoroughness
Supports HR processes, disciplinaries, and appeals
Enables informed oversight by senior leaders and risk committees
Withstands scrutiny from regulators, tribunals, and other external bodies
This course helps investigators produce reports that stand up to scrutiny and support confident, defensible decision-making.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for professionals involved in workplace investigations, including:
HR and People teams
Internal investigators and case handlers
Compliance, ethics, and integrity professionals
Safeguarding, risk, security, or audit teams
Anyone responsible for drafting, reviewing, or relying on investigation reports
No prior specialist report writing training is required. The course is equally valuable for those new to report writing and those seeking to refine their approach.
“I would highly recommend this to anyone, regardless of experience as I have come away from this course a much more confident individual within my new role”
Why choose this course?
Practical focus: Real examples and structured drafting exercises
Immediate application: Tools and techniques you can use straight away
Experienced facilitators: Insight drawn from real investigative practice
Focused format: A half-day session designed to be intensive and effective
Meet your facilitators
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is a globally recognised investigation specialist with a career spanning two decades in high-profile roles. He began his career as a Detective with the Metropolitan Police, where he specialised in internal corruption investigations and led sensitive operations.
He later transitioned to the global aid sector, joining Oxfam as an Anti-Corruption Specialist, where he investigated corruption, abuse, and exploitation across 30+ countries, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. He also trained over 100 regional investigators in countries such as Thailand, Serbia, and Lebanon, adapting his approach to complex legal landscapes.
As Head of Integrity at Transparency International in Berlin, he redesigned the organisation’s integrity framework, strengthening its ethical standards.
Appointed as the BBC’s first Head of Whistleblowing in 2021, William led global whistleblowing investigations and policy reforms.
In 2024, he founded EthicsVision International, providing expert training and consultancy for high-integrity investigations.
With a Master’s in International Criminal Justice and specialist training from the Institute for International Criminal Investigations, William brings deep expertise and practical insight to his work.
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is a highly respected investigations professional with a strong foundation in both law enforcement and corporate integrity.
She served as a Detective within the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Directorate, before becoming a Detective Sergeant on proactive and reactive operations. She gained invaluable experience in safeguarding, complex investigations, and anonymous witness protocols.
She later transitioned into the corporate world, leading the investigations function for a FTSE 100 luxury brand, where she oversaw the company’s Speak Up program, provided key data insights, and regularly reported to senior leadership on investigation outcomes and trends.
In addition to her role in corporate investigations, Kate has rolled out global training initiatives that reinforced compliance standards and organisational values.
She is the founder of Mast People Support, a consultancy that builds respectful workplace cultures, and previously served as the Director of Training for the Association of Corporate Investigators.
With an associate membership in the CIPD and extensive expertise in corporate and HR investigations, Kate is passionate about advancing best practices and sharing her insights with professionals across sectors.
Venue
We are excited to be hosting this course at the Aubrey Park Hotel, St Albans, UK
Address: Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7AF
Please note that accommodation at the hotel is not covered in the course costs. Participants requiring accommodation will need to arrange this separately.
Course fees
The full course cost is £250.
For this course, we are happy to offer a 15% discount on group bookings of 2 or more participants.
Course cost includes:
Half-day, in-person training
All course materials
Refreshments
Certificate of attendance
Payment can be made via bank transfer (with invoice) or debit/credit card. See below for booking information.
Book your space today
Course spaces can be booked online with a credit or debit card via the payment link below.
If you have any questions about the course, or would like to discuss alternative payment options (such as via bank transfer), please use the form below, or email us at info@ethicsvision.co.uk.