What happens if an employee fails to attend a disciplinary hearing? Jack and Andrew discuss how to handle to problematic situation of an employee failing to attend a disciplinary hearing. Is that the end of the process? Can you assume the employee does not want to face the inevitable?  How many chances do you have to give them?  And what is the best excuse you have ever heard for someone failing to attend a disciplinary hearing?  Listen to find out more on how to handle this type of scenario.

Simon and Jack discuss the essential steps to communicate a fair dismissal. What should you say and what shouldn't you say? How to say it and when? Can you do a Lord Sugar? Listen to find our more on how to navigate the pitfalls.

Simon and Andy discuss the role of HR during a disciplinary meeting and the extent of the support they can provide to the person chairing the meeting. Who is the decision maker? What information can HR provide? And who needs to take responsibility for the name of Simon’s dog...?

Simon and Jack discuss how to conduct a disciplinary meeting.  Do you know what to say?  Do you understand the role of the companion?  What should you do about any witnesses to the allegations of misconduct or bad behaviour?  Forget Lord of the Rings.

Simon and Andy discuss how to prepare for a disciplinary meeting, addressing who should chair the meeting, the timescales recommended for such a meeting and the content of the letter inviting the employee in the meeting.

Simon and Jack discuss how to conduct an investigation meeting at work.  What steps should you take before conducting an investigation meeting? Who should conduct the investigation meeting?  When it is appropriate to suspend an employee?

Simon and Andrew discuss the first steps a manager or employer should take before taking formal disciplinary action.  Why does it matter for a business to get the correct procedure?  Is it a performance issue?  Is it improper behaviour?  It is gross misconduct?  Is it conduct or is it capability?