You’ve completed a thorough and thoughtful investigation, determined root causes, and have great ideas for how to resolve the issue and keep it from happening again. You’ve even written a fab report using our Writing a good investigation...

Feeling lost in  the workplace investigation maze? Use this handy guide as your GPS. It walks you through 15 key points to think about on your investigation journey:  Before - Determining goals and choosing the right...

After all the effort that goes into a quality workplace investigation, writing a report that’s both concise and comprehensive can seem exhausting. But you need to memorialize that effort and it’s not something you can afford to get wrong...

Gently remind team members who are part of investigations that your company wants the truth.

Gently remind team members who are part of investigations that your company wants the truth.

If Happy Cloud says it, it must be true: reassure employees involved in investigations they're OK with this cheery graphic.

If Happy Cloud says it, it must be true: reassure employees involved in investigations they're OK with this cheery graphic.

This calming graphic assures your team that investigations happen, and they have no need to worry.

This calming graphic assures your team that investigations happen, and they have no need to worry.

The helpline isn’t a black box. Use this quick-hit graphic to show your employees what to expect before they make the call. Need to go into more detail? Check out "What happens when I contact the helpline?"

The helpline isn’t a black box. Use this quick-hit graphic to show your employees what to expect before they make the call. Need to go into more detail? Check out "What happens when I contact the helpline?"

This simple checklist reminds your investigative team of how to effectively close out and document an investigation. Before an investigation team moves on, there are about a dozen elements of documentation and communication that must occur. It’s...

Investigations can be complex, but your speak-up comms don’t need to be! Keep it basic with this straightforward chart that quickly eases fears about reporting to the helpline. By breaking down confidentiality and anonymity, folks will understand...

Empower your leaders with the knowledge they need to handle employment actions fairly—especially after an employee raises a concern.  This guide sets the stage with scenarios that might need a little extra care, then covers three key...

When Happy Cloud is involved, it's a good day. Reassure your employees with this calming guide by setting expectations and educating them on the process of being a part of an investigation. Drawing from our team’s background in investigations, we...

Inconsistent discipline throughout your org can leave employees feeling confused and frustrated, and may lead to legal troubles too. No bueno! Save the day by sharing this step-by-step guide with your people managers to ensure discipline is fair and...

It’s a lot easier to encourage people to share thoughtful, accurate, and detailed information when YOU do it first! Help your teams shake off the uncomfies about contacting the helpline with this stellar flowchart that explains exactly what happens...

Do your employees truly trust that they’re protected from retaliation? Many don’t, and a big reason for this is they can’t just magically know what you do to protect them. Cast out any doubts by explaining how you ward off retaliation...

This elegant guide shows exactly where to go within the company when issues pop up: HR, compliance, or both. A lot of really smart managers and employees don’t know the difference between HR and compliance—the two teams’...

We recognize that not everyone fancies themselves a writer, so we've done the hard part and created this plug-and-play template for real life scenarios. Since the helpline is uncharted territory for many folks, uncertainty about what happens after they...