When an employee’s conduct, attitude, or performance doesn’t meet expectations, it can have a significant impact on the workplace. While it may be tempting to ignore these issues and hope they resolve on their own, without intervention, they can — and often do — get worse. Here are some guidelines for helping get an employee back on track.
Set your employee up for success:
- Clearly communicate expectations. Communicate workplace rules and procedures so employees know exactly what’s expected of them and what they can expect from the company. It’s a best practice to maintain an employee handbook for this purpose. In addition, confirm expectations when setting performance goals and provide employees with feedback on a regular basis.
