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Nobody should like doing it, but discipline is a part of working life. Managers who get the process wrong create problems and costs. This workshop shows you how to operate procedures appropriately and how to boost performance.

Description

What will I get out of this Workshop?

This workshop combines practical advice and exercises on discipline at work. Template letters and other materials compliant with the statutory dismissal procedures are used in this event.

What will be covered in this Workshop?

·        Putting Discipline/Dismissal into the Legal and Contractual Context – What might happen if you get things wrong – an overview of applicable legislation, Tribunal Claims, potential outcomes and awards.

·        Getting the Best from Employees – Setting organisational rules and standards – What are ‘acceptable’ standards? What is ‘underperformance?’ Managing minor misconduct issues and putting informal corrective action measures into place. Handling underperformers; what initial steps should the manager be taking; focusing on guidance and support to rectify problems; what if that approach fails?

·        Moving to the Formal Process – Understanding when and how the Statutory Dismissal and Disciplinary Procedures apply and implications of non-compliance.

·        Three Applied Case Studies – Misconduct, Absenteeism and Underperformance. Each case study looks at an investigation of the facts; drafting letters requiring attendance at meetings; conducting the meeting; deciding on appropriate outcomes taking into consideration all relevant circumstances; and the appeal process.

·        Intervening Grievances– Handling grievances made during the disciplinary process including allegations of bullying and harassment; operating parallel statutory procedures.

·        Summary and Action Plans

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who has responsibility for carrying out or advising on disciplinary or performance processes.

Duration ~ Date ~ Location
Full Day Workshop: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 6th October 2010
Legal-Island Training Centre, Antrim

Cost

Early Bird ~ Standard: £245 + VAT ~ Charity: £186 + VAT if booked before 15th September

Full Rate: £295 + VAT ~ Charity Rate: £236 + VAT

All organisations with fewer than 50 employees or registered charities (registered at the time of booking) qualify for the Charity Rate. The number of employees includes all branches, subsidiary/parent companies, boards, trusts and federated organisations.

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Facilitators

Lorraine Toolan - EEF

Lorraine is a Legal Adviser and Head of Employment Training Services with the EEF and regularly presents seminars and tailored training courses to Northern Ireland employers. She also advises and represents employers before both the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals.

Scott Alexander – Legal-Island

Scott has over 20 years’ experience in employment relations and employment law and worked for the Labour Relations Agency for 14 years before joining Legal-Island as its Head of Training and Development in January 2006.

Here's what delegates from the Discipline & Underperformance Workshop earlier this year had to say:

“This has been very useful for me in reviewing our disciplinary process and helping to re-educate our management team. Both presenters were extremely knowledgeable and delivered the information in an understandable and engaging manner. There was no jargon and some fantastic practical examples.” Emma Harvey, GEM

“The approach was excellent. Scott and Lorraine made a heavy topic very enjoyable and interesting – the interaction and debate was great and certainly held our attention. A valuable day’s learning that I really enjoyed.” Nicola Shaw, BDO