Taking Disciplinary Action

Always conduct disciplinary actions in private and without interruptions. Allow enough time to present the issue completely. Give the employee a sufficient opportunity to comment or ask questions.

Exclamation content: Never engage in a disciplinary action in a public setting. Disciplinary actions should include a private, face-to-face meeting with the employee.

When discussing disciplinary actions with employees, keep the following tips in mind:

• Never lose your temper in the course of a disciplinary meeting. When you lose control of your temper, you may say things that damage your relationship with the employee and that