DOCUMENTING DISCIPLINE: YOUR PRIMARY GOAL
In working through this chapter, and whenever documenting the disciplinary process, keep in mind the following:
• Clarity is your main goal. The document should …
— be easy to understand
— succinctly present the facts and the supporting details of the problem
— convey expectations for change
— specify the consequences of noncompliance to requested performance improvement
— set specific and achievable goals for performance improvement
— demonstrate your company’s willingness to work with the employee over a given period of time
• Objectivity facilitates clarity. Keep to the hard facts, describing the problem via those facts. In good documentation, nothing is subject to interpretation. If you ...
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