Policy summary Task
Poor performance is when an employee’s performance falls below the standard required to fulfill their role effectively. These standards may vary depending on the role but they will be specified in a combination of: agreed work objectives; competency frameworks and job descriptions.
Key areas covered by this policy include:
- First Written Warning
- Final Written Warning
- Dismissal Decision
After each written warning there is a review period in which employees are supported to improve their performance. There is also the facility to appeal decisions. Managers and employees are advised to keep a written record of discussions. In instances that result in dismissal it is expected that, where managers have robustly managed performance, the procedure should take no longer than 6 months.
