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101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline and Termination - Paperback
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by Paul Falcone (Author)
Whether you're addressing an initial infraction or handling termination-worthy transgressions, you need to be 100 percent confident that every employee encounter is clear, fair, and most importantly, legal.
Thankfully, HR expert Paul Falcone has provided this wide-ranging resource that explains in detail the disciplinary process and provides ready-to-use documents that eliminate stress and second-guessing about what to do and say.
In 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems, Falcone includes expertly crafted, easily customizable write-ups that address:
- sexual harassment,
- absenteeism,
- insubordination,
- drug or alcohol abuse,
- substandard work,
- email and phone misuse,
- teamwork issues,
- managerial misconduct,
- confidentiality breaches,
- social media abuse, and more!
With each sample document also including a performance improvement plan, outcomes and consequences, and a section of employee rebuttal, it's easy to see why this guide makes life for managers and HR personnel significantly easier when it comes to addressing employee performance issues.
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Having to discipline a problem employee is never easy. But when a worker's words or actions hurt your company or a member of your team, you need to address the situation quickly and effectively. A one-on-one meeting and an official write-up is often a necessary part of the job. But it doesn't have to be a manager's worst nightmare.
If you ever find yourself in the uncomfortable but unavoidable position of having to write up an employee for any reason whatsoever, 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems has exactly what you need. This invaluable handbook includes templates for verbal, written, and final written warnings that cover virtually every serious workplace infraction--from frequent lateness and excessive absenteeism to safety violations, lack of production, and insubordination. There are write-ups that address sexual harassment, violence, and other inappropriate behaviors, and each sample demonstrates the proper guidelines to follow to help a disciplined worker get back on track and become more actively involved in his or her own development. In a worst-case scenario, the sample write-ups provided will help satisfy due process requirements and minimize legal challenges if an employee's termination becomes necessary. For nearly two decades, Paul Falcone's bestselling handbook has been an invaluable resource for business owners, HR managers, department heads, and first-line supervisors. This newly revised 3rd edition reflects the latest developments in employment law and features 20 additional write-ups addressing the misuse of social media, cyberbullying, medical marijuana, FMLA abuse, and other contemporary issues that may affect the workplace. It also includes sample separation notices--if that option becomes unavoidable--covering a wide variety of circumstances. These write-up samples will make your work life easier, save you valuable time, and preserve your sanity by providing blueprints to fit most disciplinary situations. Here are the tools that will help you: - Enhance employee performance and accountability - Avoid legal problems inherent in the termination arena - Protect your company and its workers - Address minor problems before they become The ready-to-use documents in this one-of-a-kind guide are clearly written, expertly crafted, and can be easily customized to apply to performance issues in a wide range of professions, white collar and blue collar alike. Whether you're supervising a large or a small office, a retail business, a bank, a medical facility, a high-tech start-up, or a factory floor, 101 Sample Write-Ups can be a lifesaver--and a job-saver--no matter what workforce problem pops up. Paul Falcone is an HR executive who has held senior-level leadership positions with Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, and City of Hope. A long-time contributor to HR Magazine, he is the author of multiple bestselling management books, including 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews.Author Biography
Paul Falcone is an HR executive who has held senior-level positions with Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, and Time Warner. A long-time contributor to HR Magazine, he is the author of bestselling management books including 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews.
Number of Pages: 480
Dimensions: 1.1 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN
Publication Date: July 06, 2017