An employee has recently gone through a messy relationship breakup. Unfortunately, it’s affecting their work and starting to disrupt the team. You’re sympathetic but need them to get a grip. What’s
the best way to handle it?
Published 20.09.2017
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
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
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 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
Over the past few months, an employee has taken on care responsibilities for an elderly relative. Since then, their performance has declined. Whilst you’re sympathetic, you can’t ignore the
situation. How should you play it?
Published 04.03.2021
An employee has resigned and is currently working out their notice period. You’ve noticed that their previously high standards have slipped and their work is going downhill fast. What are your
options here?
Published 03.11.2020
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