An underperforming employee can be a major drain on the resources of a business and it can be difficult for an employer to know how and when to address performance issues.  The first step is to ensure that you have clear policies in place which set out the standards of conduct and performance expected of your employees.  The second step is to ensure you have an efficient performance management policy in place.  Finally, it is critical to ensure that you enforce the policies and procedures in place.

We can help you to develop clear and simple policies which are relevant to your business and workforce.  If there are issues, we can guide you through the process of managing an employee’s performance.  Hopefully this will mean an improvement in performance and a productive employee.  However, if ultimately an employee isn’t able to meet the required standards, we can assist you with the dismissal process to ensure you can effect a smooth transition with minimum exposure to your business.