{"product_id":"9780814415467","title":"101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline \u0026 Termination","description":"    \u003cp\u003e There is perhaps no more dreaded managerial task than ­communicating with an employee about a disciplinary problem. But when performance problems become apparent, you can’t just ignore them. You need to deal with them head-on. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure of the best way to handle a particular situation? Turn to 1\u003ci\u003e01 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline \u0026amp; Termination\u003c\/i\u003e. Now completely revised and updated, the book has been the trusted resource for managers for more than a decade. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpertly written, the guidebook covers dozens of problems likely to occur in the workplace, from substandard work quality, absenteeism, and poor attitude to sexual harassment, insubordination, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the new write-ups found in this edition of the highly popular reference guide are how to deal with such problems as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Politically incorrect behavior \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Lack of leadership or trust \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Failure to communicate upward and\/or follow through \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Lack of teamwork \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Use of Internet pornography \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Managerial misconduct and retaliation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Failure to disclose a conflict of interest or personal relationship \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Violation of intellectual property rights \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis completely updated edition also includes an appendix on SOX requirements and samples of how to deal with intermittent FMLA abuse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause writing someone up doesn’t always result in a correction of the problem at hand, readers will also find creative alternatives to formal disciplinary warnings that will help turn around those flying “just below the radar.” There are 18 sample termination letters included. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso inside: advice for tying progressive discipline to annual performance reviews; ways to avoid drafting documentation that could later be used against your company; summary dismissals; and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book isn’t merely a reference, but a resource that managers can turn to any time they need to generate a corrective action notice. All 101 samples in the book are easily accessible for viewing via the companion CD-ROM and can be downloaded and customized with minimal effort. Simply put, you’ll no longer have to guess at what verbiage you should include in a write-up. This one-of-a-kind guide helps managers handle any scenario fairly, constructively, and—most important—legally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Falcone\u003c\/b\u003e is Vice President of Employee Relations at Time Warner Cable in Los Angeles and was formerly Vice President of Human Resources at Nickelodeon. He is the author of \u003ci\u003e2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, 1\u003ci\u003e01 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hiring and Firing Question and Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eProductive Performance Appraisals\u003c\/i\u003e. Falcone is also a longtime contributor to \u003cu\u003eHR Magazine\u003c\/u\u003e and a nationally recognized speaker on hiring and performance management. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMACOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021748191472,"sku":"9780814415467","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780814415467_p0.jpg?v=1763747223","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780814415467","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}