Performance Problems - Dealing With and Progressive Discipline

By Gregory Batts - For the most part, firing someone is not easy. If you find yourself in a position where you have to terminate someone's employment, take a deep breath and read (or re-read) this article (Added: 28-Jul-2005 Hits: 891 )

By Susan Heathfield - Looking for a format that's a winner when you want to help an underperforming employee succeed? The purpose of a formal Performance Improvement Plan is to help an employee succeed. This format enables you to set goals, establish measures, conduct review sessions and chart progress. Not convinced of the need for this procedure? Check out my introduction to the form. You'll be happy you did. (Added: 13-Aug-2005 Hits: 696 )

By Terrance Traut - This article introduces the problem-solving model as a technique for managing performance issues that are more controversial, or that are not effectively addressed through coaching or feedback. (Added: 30-Jul-2007 Hits: 602 )

By Terence Traut - This article introduces the problem-solving model as a technique for managing performance issues that are more controversial, or that are not effectively addressed through coaching or feedback. Issues such as tardiness, being out of uniform, continual poor performance, and others are best handled by a direct, objective approach. By following the Problem Solving Dialogue Model taught in this article, you can feel confident in addressing these thorny issues with employees. (Added: 20-Jul-2007 Hits: 476 )

By GPRC - Progressive discipline allows an employee time to correct problem behaviour without immediate threat of termination. For employees, progressive discipline sets clear standards and warns of consequences for noncompliance. It assures predictable, progressive and equitable treatment. It promotes fair decisions, and it provides a process to appeal disciplinary decisions. Progressive discipline involves correcting employees in stages according to the number and severity of their violations. (Added: 28-Jul-2005 Hits: 443 )

By Teresa Howe - Many managers consider progressive discipline as a necessary evil - an experience where the manager must document ongoing performance issues or violations and engage in a negative confrontation with the employee to deal with it or else. The or else part usually refers to termination. The true goal of progressive discipline is to provide a positive fair process for correcting problems in a non-punitive way. It is interesting to note that the word discipline is derived from the Latin word disciple, which means to teach. It already sounds less daunting, doesn't it? Discipline, when administered properly, is not as unpleasant as you might think. (Added: 18-Dec-2005 Hits: 196 )

By Robert Bacal - Managers often attribute the cause of poor employee performance to the wrong causal factors. Here's an explanation of the most common sources or causes of poor employee performance. You'll be surprised. (Added: 24-Oct-2006 Hits: 562 )