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
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
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
A poor performer hasn’t responded to your informal request for a clear and immediate improvement. Your preferred solution would be to make them redundant and recruit a replacement. Is this approach
legally sound?
Published 09.03.2015
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 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
When it comes to disciplinary matters, it’s easy to assume that an employee’s wrongdoing will fit neatly under “conduct” or “capability”. But what happens if it could fall into both categories? How
should you proceed?
Published 11.01.2012
A leaked government report says that it should be easier and cheaper to sack poor performers. So will every employer’s wish soon become a reality?
Published 18.11.2011
A subscriber has a manager who just isn’t pulling his weight and it’s now causing resentment amongst his team. He’s a popular employee, but with a big project about to start, how should they best
deal with him?
Published 30.05.2008
An older female employee is becoming increasingly forgetful. When it’s brought to her attention she blames the menopause. The situation can’t be allowed to continue but what’s the risk if you move
straight to capability proceedings?
Published 07.10.2014