Disciplinary Process - Report

Develop 3 tiered performance appraisal system and templates for Directors to review and appraise staff. Operations/Finance will time activate the

There should be a random audit conducted of the prior months cases to be used to research and identify the various errors. The audit can identify the more troublesome employees and their quality issues. For the August meeting, the supervisor should provide specifics of the quality issues to the entire staff with some appropriate training provided.

Conducting performance reviews – your knowledge and skill levels are assessed in accordance with the organisations standards, this in turn leads to identifying areas that need further development and a plan can be structured to meet these needs.

The artifacts attached are forms and procedures I researched and developed to improve the due process procedures for students of Cullman City Schools. The Disciplinary Hearing Request Form is used by principals to request a discipline hearing. The Disciplinary Hearing Process for Alternative Placement lists the procedures followed for alternative placement requests. The Disciplinary Hearing Report Form is completed by the hearing officer and documents the results of the hearing. The Discipline Hearing Process for Expulsion lists the procedures for expulsion request, and the Expulsion Review Report Form documents the decision.

The Fair Work act (2009) replaced the highly controversial Work Choices act 2005, providing Australia with a unified system of industrial law. Work Choices act re-asserted managerial prerogative and enabled both employer and employees to choose the most appropriate industrial agreement that best suites their needs. This proved ineffective due to the imbalance of power in favour of employers and bargaining was on a take it or leave it basis (Nankervis et.al. 2014).

A performance management system should consist of planning, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating (Hrcouncil.ca, 2015). During the planning phase management should identify, clarify and agree upon expectations of the employee. Also, in this phase management needs to determine how results will be measured, agree on the monitoring process and document the plan for performance management. Furthermore, this step is imperative for management to identify and ensure the performance objectives are explicitly stated to the employee. In the development of this phase management would

CIPD (2012) ‘While performance appraisal is an important part of performance management, in itself it is not performance management: rather, it is one of the range of tools that can be used to manage performance. However, it is a common mistake to assume that if organizations implement performance appraisals, they have performance management. Performance management is a holistic process bringing together many activities that collectively contribute to the effective management of individuals and teams in order to achieve high levels of organizational performance. The process is strategic, in that it is about broader issues and long-term goals, and integrated in that

Regardless of whether your organisation is new to the review process, returning to it after a lapse or reorganising its review strategies, it’s important that the plans include everyone involved - such as employees, managers, senior executives and even stakeholders like customers. The more engaged people are in the performance review process, the greater the benefits will be. That takes planning, discussions of the topics to be covered in advance and an agenda for reviewing performances.

The aim of this Assessment is to demonstrate an understanding of employment regulation and how it is enforced. Other areas covered include; how to manage recruitment, manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully and how to ensure that staff are treated lawfully when they at work. Finally it will cover managing performance and disciplinary matters lawfully.

Performance reviews are designed to both evaluate general performance and measure progress around specific goals. Both negative and positive aspects are incorporated in these reviews as they should serve as a point of reference to both look back in evaluation and ahead in anticipation. Pulling back from daily demands in order to assess and review employee performance allows managers to focus their attention on specific departments and clarify what is high priority to their company. Performance reviews also act as an opportunity to acknowledge working staff and identify professional development which will further support the staff members’ career growth. Reviews are seen as a powerful tool that can be tied to a company’s overall success;

The main purpose of this report is to distinguish and provide evidence to the fact that Anne Parish, a former employee at Ace Accident Insurance in Cairns was treated unfair by her former employer. In employment relations all employees should be treated and remunerated fairly, irrespective of them being an independent contractor or an employee (Fair Work Act, 2009).

The execution performance management requires the participation of numerous players (Managers, supervisors, and subordinates). For the system to succeed and accepted, clear understanding about the system is needed for effective implementation. Supervision and explanation of performance appraisal system is very crucial element for performance. ‘‘Merely developing a model of the strategy does not ensure the strategy will be successful.’’ Othman (2008, p. 261). Clarifying goals and supervising regularly help to develop people, improve performance, and satisfaction. Therefore, Supervision and explanation is appropriate for all employees regardless of how well or poorly they perform.

have structures which support the effective functioning of the performance management system. Ie. a performance management policy as well as performance appraisal and disciplinary processes and procedures

Attached is the Supervisory Performance Plan and Appraisal Form with the added Element 3, “Equal

o Performance evaluations are formal review processes designed to encourage the informal day-to-day practice of performance management, while providing a framework in support of merit pay adjustments, promotion and employment decisions. Evaluating staff performance and helping employees develop their skills are important duties associated with performance management. Performance management begins with supervisors and employees collaboratively setting goals and standards, clearly communicating performance expectations and evaluating the results during the performance evaluation process.