GUIDELINES

  1. Write the letter to demonstrate how you take every complaint seriously and you provide relevant actions to correct the issue. Do not write feelings of prejudice. The letter must be written seriously and professionally.
  2. Recognize that you read the complaint and make him or her feel that you take the complaint seriously.
  3. Discuss the actions that you plan to examine the issue and tell him or her when she can anticipate having the results of the investigation.
  4. Express your confidence in him or her that your company will do the relevant actions to solve the issue fairly and that you will not allow any harassment or discrimination in the company.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

Before anything else, I would like to thank you for being courageous enough to come to me with your concern. I understand your situation and that you are afraid that complaining about your direct superiors discriminatory comments will result in your professional failure. Please know that this is not so. I have received similar complaints from some of your other colleagues, which is why we are taking immediate steps to penalize him for this unacceptable behavior. I am sorry for any hurt you may have felt and wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Letter to respond to a complaint about a colleague's behavior.

Further things to consider when writing response letters to employees

Further things to consider when writing response letters to employees

Response Letters

Response letters are letters written to provide answers or information requested in letters of inquiry. The main purpose of such letters is to satisfy the recipient with an action that fulfills his/her request. A response letter can be used to respond to a query about company's products and services or just to respond to a complaint. It makes the recipient feel valued and helps maintain strong relationships between the parties involved. A response letter also gives you an opportunity to clear up any misunderstandings with the recipient or ask questions. Response letters should be sent promptly, and all issues must be addressed courteously (even those that seem irrelevant).

When writing response letters, it is advisable to keep the message short and to the point, taking into account that the recipient may lack your expertise. Make sure to address the letter to the person who made the inquiry and mention that this is a response to that inquiry. Maintain a positive tone even if the letter contains negative information. Make your response as clear as possible. If you are responding to multiple questions, for instance, consider putting your answers in bullet form. Close by offering to give further assistance.

Letters to Employees

Letters to employees are letters written to individuals who work for an organization or for another person. If you are an employer or manage a group of employees, the chances are that you will have to write to the employees at some point. It could be an introduction letter to introduce a new product or service to salespersons, a rejection letter to turn down an employee's request for a promotion, or a thank-you letter to thank an employee for his/her hard work. You could also write a termination letter to fire an employee for his/her poor performance. Whatever the reason for your writing, the letter must be formal and professional.

All letters to employees must be addressed with the proper names of the recipients. But if your message is intended for all employees in general, you can address your letter as "To all employees". State the purpose of the letter. Convey your message briefly but clearly, highlighting all the important details. If the issue that you are writing about requires further explanation, make sure to offer your explanation in a way that the recipient can easily understand. Wrap it up with a positive note or a call to action.

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