Discipline and Corrective Action

 Course length:  One Day

To schedule this program for your workplace, contact the Management Education Group at 480-705-9394 or click here.

Course Overview:

Sometimes managers have to deal with employee performance or behavior that doesn’t meet expectations or that violates the organization’s policy.  In these circumstances, it is critical to understand and follow the principles of corrective action.  In addition, the outcome of the situation should be to change the employee’s behavior and to prevent the behavior from reoccurring in the future.  This course offers the principles of employee discipline and allows the participants to develop practical skills in handling these tough situations.

Target Audience:

Any supervisor, manager, or human resource professional who is responsible for guiding employee performance and correcting employee behavior should attend this course. 

Course Objectives: 

Participants can expect to: 

•   Be able to determine when corrective action is needed

•   Involve employees in resolving workplace problems

•   Communicate clearly to minimize conflict and to facilitate changed behavior

•   Avoid legal ramifications by handling discipline in a sound manner

Course Outline: 

• When is discipline or corrective action required?
• Supervisor’s role in the employee discipline
• Progressive discipline process and the hot stove rule
• Effective investigation techniques
• Legal and complete documentation
• Conducting a disciplinary discussion

For more information: Call the Management Education Group (480.705.9394) or email us.