Progressive discipline – or corrective action – is an integral part of a performance management system. The process is equally applicable in both union and non-union workplaces. The major difference is that, in a union workplace, an employee has access to the grievance and arbitration process. In this unit, you will learn about the elements of progressive discipline, including when and how to implement it in the workplace.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Describe what progressive discipline is and what it entails
Recognize when to implement progressive discipline
Identify the steps necessary for progressive discipline
Note the benefits of progressive discipline
Identify when and how to shift from progressive discipline to employee termination
Author Overview
Claudine Kapel is a principal of Kapel and Associates Inc., a human resources and communications consulting firm based in Toronto. She offers a variety of services for small to mid-sized businesses, including human resources development, corporate communications and leadership coaching.
Claudine partners with clients to enhance organizational performance through the development of strategies and programs that strengthen the connections between the business, its people and its customers. Her work includes design of compensation, performance management and career development systems.
Claudine also specializes in corporate communications. She works with clients to create open and powerful dialogue with employees and customers through communication audits and the development of communication tools and training. Through her work, Claudine also helps organizations to make the most of web technology to support internal and external communications.
Claudine has 20 years of human resources and communications experience. She is a frequent writer and speaker on HR and talent management issues and is a member of the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario.
For more information, please visit www.kapelandassociates.com or call (416) 422-1636.
