One of your managers is a good performer but her people management skills are poor. Should you just accept this, or are there risks in not taking action? If so, what are they and what should you
respond?
Published 16.10.2008
One of your employees is driving you to distraction. Whilst there’s no major problem that would justify you taking formal action, each week there’s a minor performance or misconduct issue. How should
you handle it?
Published 20.10.2017
You recently hired a new employee who impressed you at interview. However, although it’s still early days, he doesn’t seem to be gelling with his colleagues. Should you put this down to teething
troubles or step in?
Published 12.09.2013
An employee just isn’t up to the job. Whilst you’d like to get shot of him, you don’t want to risk a claim. A colleague’s suggested introducing a capability procedure, but you don’t know what’s
involved. What elements should it include?
Published 24.03.2005
Whilst a recent Court of Appeal case held that a serious personality clash may justify dismissal, you must still follow the statutory disciplinary procedures carefully. What’s the safest way of doing
this?
Published 19.10.2006
It’s come to your attention that an employee isn’t carrying out some tasks that they’re required to do. This needs to be dealt with quickly, but is it a capability or conduct issue? How can you tell?
Published 30.08.2011
An employee is working out their notice period and it’s obvious that they are starting to take it too easy. For example, their timekeeping is questionable and the standard of their work has dropped.
How should you deal with this?
Published 25.01.2017
You might be surprised to learn that our inbox regularly receives queries on how to deal with unfortunate smelling employees. Not shy of a challenge, here’s our advice for a sweet-smelling workplace.
Published 13.12.2006
Two employees have become romantically involved - nothing unusual there! But one manages the other and she’s now being shown favouritism over other staff. It’s starting to cause resentment, so what
should you do here?
Published 27.01.2011
An employee has sometimes asked if they can “pop out quickly” to run a personal errand. At quiet times you don’t mind. But now they’re just leaving the premises without permission. Why must you stop
them doing this?
Published 23.02.2010