08/16/2024

Taking Disciplinary Action Against an Employee

Leaders often must take disciplinary action when a team member falters

“You cannot change what you refuse to confront.” John Spence

A small percentage of employees may not respond to your coaching and feedback. Their performance continues to go downhill, or they change for a few weeks and then revert to their old behaviors. In these situations, taking disciplinary action is required. 

Most companies use a form of progressive discipline that involves these steps:

• Verbal warning
• Written warning
• Final written warning or suspension
• Discharge

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