I am working as an HR in an IT company. I want to get your valuable suggestion. Please help me out. In my company, an employee misbehaved with a senior. Should I send him a memo or a show cause notice first?
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Dear Colleague,
Steps to Address Employee Misbehavior
First, obtain a written complaint from the senior regarding the factual details of the incident—date, time, place, and the exact nature of the misbehavior.
Evaluate the Severity of the Misbehavior
Ascertain whether the employee has misbehaved for the first time and evaluate the seriousness of the misbehavior. If it is minor and a first-time occurrence, simply issue a written warning.
Handling Severe Misbehavior
However, if the misbehavior is more severe, issue a show-cause notice, providing the employee with an opportunity to explain before any punitive action is taken.
Based on the employee's response, you may then proceed further.
Consider the Context of Behavioral Issues
Please bear in mind that behavioral issues are a two-way process that can trigger a chain reaction. It is crucial to determine the initiator and any provocations. It is not always the case that the employee is solely at fault; the senior may also be involved, making it a delicate situation for HR to navigate.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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635Steps to Address Employee Misbehavior
First, obtain a written complaint from the senior regarding the factual details of the incident—date, time, place, and the exact nature of the misbehavior.
Evaluate the Severity of the Misbehavior
Ascertain whether the employee has misbehaved for the first time and evaluate the seriousness of the misbehavior. If it is minor and a first-time occurrence, simply issue a written warning.
Handling Severe Misbehavior
However, if the misbehavior is more severe, issue a show-cause notice, providing the employee with an opportunity to explain before any punitive action is taken.
Based on the employee's response, you may then proceed further.
Consider the Context of Behavioral Issues
Please bear in mind that behavioral issues are a two-way process that can trigger a chain reaction. It is crucial to determine the initiator and any provocations. It is not always the case that the employee is solely at fault; the senior may also be involved, making it a delicate situation for HR to navigate.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant
From India, Mumbai
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