We present a new series looking at some popular misconceptions around disciplinary hearings and provide some guidance on dispelling them.
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DISCIPLINARY HEARING MYTHS
We present a new series looking at some popular misconceptions around disciplinary hearings and provide some guidance on dispelling them. Topics include whether or not it is always necessary to conduct an investigation meeting prior to a disciplinary meeting, and whether or not employees have rights when it comes to recording disciplinary meetings.

The ability to tackle an underperforming employee is a key skill for a line manager. Our research shows that many HR practitioners believe that learning how to conduct a difficult conversation is the most important area of performance management, yet it is rarely a mandatory part of training for line managers in this area.

Email Noelle Murphy
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