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Manage disciplinary meetings & misconduct issues effectively

Empower yourself to handle workplace misconduct and disciplinary meetings effectively and maintain a positive work environment with Primed HR’s expert help.

GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT DISCIPLINARY MEETINGS? WE CAN HELP.

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Why choose Primed HR for help with disciplinary meetings?

Our team of experienced advisors, employment lawyers, and health & safety consultants provide businesses like yours with HR & Health & Safety advice, resources & personal support.

Our aim is to inspire confident decision making when it comes to managing people, health & safety and workplace compliance. We can help you:

 

  • COMPLY with UK employment & health & safety legislation
  • RESPOND to challenges relating to your people & their safety
  • IMPROVE your ability to manage people & workplace compliance effectively
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“We have received some excellent service and advice on a variety of HR topics when we need it. Their practical advice helps me make decisions that cut through and make a difference."

Maureen Legge, Head of HR, STEM Learning

Facing difficult employee situations?

Every employer encounters performance or conduct concerns within their team. While informal discussions are often the best first step, sometimes a more formal approach is necessary. Primed HR is here to help you:

  • Know what constitutes something that requires a disciplinary procedure
  • Understand the critical steps to take in a disciplinary procedure
  • How to conduct a proper investigation (or carry one out on your behalf)
  • Help with any disciplinary hearing
  • Advise on additional investigations following an appeal
  • Follow the right processes in every case
  • Avoid costly tribunals and unfair dismissal cases

 

Do’s and Don’ts of a disciplinary meeting

Make sure you have all the facts straight

Before taking any action, it’s crucial to gather all the facts. This could include informally speaking to the employee and others involved, finding evidence and examples that support the claims, and reviewing internal policies and contracts.

Follow a fair procedure

 

It’s a good idea to use the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary as a baseline for what a fair procedure should look like.

Put the concerns in writing

In order to follow a fair and formal process, you’ll need to put all the concerns in writing to make sure everyone is clear.

Keep everyone in the loop

Communication is key with disciplinaries because you don’t want to burn all your bridges when there is hope of finding amicable and constructive solutions.

Don’t jump to conclusions

Making assumptions without concrete evidence can lead to matters escalating further.

Don’t use a different procedure for different employees

Problems can come when employees feel they are being treated differently. The key is to have a concrete disciplinary process in place that you can follow for each situation.

Don’t disregard well-being and mental health

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We can help you manage your next Disciplinary Meeting

By managing misconduct effectively, you foster a respectful and productive workplace for everyone. Partner with Primed HR and ensure you’re equipped to handle challenging situations with confidence. We can provide:

 

  • Expert Support: Our HR professionals are available to answer your questions and guide you through each step.
  • Investigation Services: We can conduct independent investigations on your behalf, ensuring impartiality.
  • Guides, Resources and templates: Download our comprehensive guide to understand the process and your obligations
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“The Primed team provides our managers with the reassurance they need as they face HR matters and the advice delivered is quick, friendly and professional at all times.”

Sarah Rose , PA To Directors, PEARL

It all starts with a conversation…

Our team of experts is ready to help you work through any issues you are having around a particular disciplinary meeting

Simply complete the form to book a call-back from an expert who’ll help you understand how we can help with your current situation and explain how Primed HR could help in the future.

We recently published ‘Disciplinary Meeting Plan Template’, which covers off key points while allowing you to keep a record of your actions throughout the process. Our team will be delighted to share a copy after they’ve spoken to you about your current issues.

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