Discover the important questions required for a thorough workplace investigation. Explore what to ask to navigate sensitive situations, ensure fairness, and gather vital insights effectively.

1. What happened? Ask the complainant,
witnesses, and other relevant parties to
describe the incident or behaviour.
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2. When did it happen? Ask for specific dates
and times to help establish a timeline of
events.
3. Where did it happen? Ask for specific
locations to help establish a clear
understanding of the situation.
4. Who was involved? Ask for the names of all
parties involved, including witnesses.
5. Are there any witnesses? Ask the
complainant and any other parties involved if
there were witnesses to the incident or
behaviour.
6. What was said or done? Ask for specific
details about what happened during the
incident or behaviour.
7. How did you feel? Ask the complainant
and witnesses how they felt during and
after the incident or behaviour.
8. Have you experienced similar incidents
or behaviour before? Ask if the
complainant or any witnesses have
experienced similar incidents or
behaviour.
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU
NEED TO ASK DURING A
WORKPLACE
INVESTIGATION
If an employee is suspected of violating
company policies, such as theft, fraud, or safety
violations, an investigation may be necessary.
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