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Difficult conversation · Factual grounding

You're closing a workplace investigation and must tell the complainant that the allegations were not substantiated. Walk me through the conversation.

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I'd open with appreciation and the conclusion together: 'Thank you for coming forward — I want to tell you directly that the investigation is complete, and we weren't able to substantiate the allegations.…

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