For reports to be valuable, they need to follow certain protocols, making sure that they give all the needed information for the investigation. Companies are highly recommended to communicate this information in their whistleblowing policy, in the employees’ training, and in the description on the reporting page. A complaint should contain the following key elements to ensure that it is clear, comprehensive, and effective in addressing the issue at hand: Contact information;  A detailed description of the issue; Names of individuals involved; Supporting evidence; Timeline of events;  Impact of the misconduct and the potential consequences of the reported issue.