Managers often worry about tackling poor performance - this in itself can lead to problems getting out of hand. But a simple, yet robust, employee improvement plan could make both of your lives that
much easier - how?
Published 21.10.2011
We previously advised you on Employee Improvement Plans (EIP) and how this simple, yet robust, process can tackle poor performance effectively. If you wish to implement such a system, what are the
keys to success?
Published 27.04.2012
An employee’s performance has slipped and you’ve discussed the situation with them, clearly setting out what improvements you expect. You now need to set a date to review their performance - what’s
reasonable?
Published 22.12.2021
One of your employees is performing badly and all informal attempts to resolve the situation have failed. If you now go down the formal capability route, what’s a “reasonable timeframe” for a clear
improvement?
Published 31.10.2012
You’ve noticed a decline in the performance of one of your older workers who is 67 years old. Forced retirement is no longer an option, so how can you resolve this problem and stay on the right side
of the law?
Published 02.05.2013
You need to discuss an employee’s poor performance and intend to arrange a meeting for this purpose. Do they have a right to be accompanied by a workplace companion at this meeting?
Published 14.02.2022
There have been several media reports about the rise in “quiet quitting” amongst employees. What is quiet quitting and is it a poor performance issue that warrants taking formal disciplinary action?
Published 20.10.2022
Any dismissal decision can be difficult to make, but when it’s because the employee simply isn’t “up to it” it’s even harder. So what key points should you consider if you ever find yourself in this
unfortunate position?
Published 12.11.2008
Due to poor performance in the polls, it was soon suggested that Gordon Brown “step down” as Prime Minister. You can’t demand a resignation, but can you put anything in your contracts that might help
you end things more quickly?
Published 18.05.2010
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