Managing Employee Performance

Read this chapter to learn about common performance issues in the workplace. When you finish reading, you should be able to say why it is important for human resources to establish clear and communicated policies to handle performance issues. These policies play an important role in avoiding wrongful termination legal actions. In addition, this chapter details the disciplinary actions when performance issues arise. Establishing clear objectives regarding performance management is an essential component of organizational success.

Employee Rights

Exercises

  1. Perform an Internet search and find a union agreement. Discuss how the union agreement handles terminations and grievances.
  2. Compare and contrast the differences between a retaliatory discharge and a constructive discharge.