KCS Academy

Whistleblower Investigations: From Report to Resolution

Handle reports fairly, protect the whistleblower and reach defensible conclusions

Duration: 1 day (7 hours)
Format: Live workshop · on-site or online
Level: All levels

Overview

Internal reporting channels are now mandatory for many organisations in the EU, but receiving a report is only the beginning. This course covers the full lifecycle: intake and triage, confidentiality and protection from retaliation, investigation planning, evidence, interviews, conclusions and feedback to the reporter.

The content reflects the EU Whistleblowing Directive (2019/1937) and its transposition in Romania, and is grounded in practical investigation experience.

Who it is for

Compliance officers, HR and legal teams, internal auditors and designated reporting-channel owners.

What participants will be able to do

Design a triage process that is fast, fair and documented
Protect the reporter’s identity and prevent retaliation
Plan and run a proportionate investigation
Close cases with clear conclusions and feedback

Curriculum

Module 01Legal framework and obligations for reporting channels
Module 02Intake, acknowledgement and triage
Module 03Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and anti-retaliation
Module 04Investigation planning and evidence gathering
Module 05Interviewing the reporter, witnesses and the subject
Module 06Conclusions, reporting and lessons learned

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