Whether you’re addressing an initial infraction or handling termination-worthy transgressions, you need to be 100 percent confident that every employee encounter is clear, fair, and most importantly, legal. Thankfully, HR expert Paul Falcone has provided this wide-ranging resource that explains in detail the disciplinary process and provides ready-to-use documents that eliminate stress and second-guessing about what to do and say. In 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems , Falcone includes expertly crafted, easily customizable write-ups that With each sample document also including a performance improvement plan, outcomes and consequences, and a section of employee rebuttal, it’s easy to see why this guide makes life for managers and HR personnel significantly easier when it comes to addressing employee performance issues.
This should be mandatory reading for anyone that wants to do employee relations within HR. I wish I had read this at the beginning of my career. It completely breaks down the process for progressive discipline and the case law and legislation that drive this process. It's also an easily digestible. I recommend this book to all my colleagues that are starting their career.