Successfully Handling Employee Discipline

Human resources professionals should be prepared to address poor employee performance and specific behavior issues in order to resolve them in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.

Implementing proactive practices such as sharing monthly reminders of your organization’s expectations for conduct and performance, training supervisors to intervene and resolve employee discipline issues at the lowest level possible, and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure consistent application can improve employee performance and reduce discipline issues.

There are several informative HRX articles available for HR professionals that provide guidance for successfully handling and resolving employee performance and discipline issues, including:

• Basic Tips for Managing Employee Performance
• Handling Employee Discipline
• Q&A: Effectively Managing Employee Behaviors
• Managing Employee Performance
• HB 3 FAQ: Reporting Misconduct and the “Do Not Hire” Registry

Preparing yourself and your supervisors to effectively handle poor employee performance or behaviors can better ensure quick and efficient resolutions.