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When it comes to managing employees, the importance of documentation cannot be overstated. Nothing is done in a vacuum, and a detailed paper and digital trail supports your decisions and protects your business.
Documenting employee performance is no exception. When you track poor behavior, incidents and other employee performance issues, you’re more equipped to make critical employment decisions. This may include positive actions, such as promotions, training opportunities and salary increases, as well as difficult decisions like demoting, firing or disciplining an employee.
Using an online solution to document employee behavior, such as progressive discipline, is a consistent process that helps to ensure fair treatment to all employees.
When it comes to managing employees, the importance of documentation cannot be overstated.
With an employee discipline online application, you can:
Additional tools for documenting employee behavior include:
Write emails to share significant, positive events with employees. List details of the event or incident and describe the impact on the company. Send a message, for example, when an employee beats a quota or wins an award.
Create a written document whenever you hold a closed-door session with an employee about a performance issue. Besides the facts of the situation, describe the improvement expected, the consequences of continued poor performance and an action plan for eliminating the problem.
Use a warning form when you’ve counseled and coached to no avail. Document the type of violation, record the employee’s response to the situation and describe the consequences of additional problems.
Has an employee proven resistant to coaching, counseling or corrective action through warnings? Use a “final decision” form to propose two options: shape up, or ship out. The employee either agrees to comply with policies or work requirements, or chooses to resign voluntarily.
A good appraisal form lists core objectives, provides space for developmental goals and covers a handful of behavioral traits for further assessment.
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