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Progressive Discipline

Formal process for coaching and improving poor performance.

Created byNadia Rahimi
IntermediateUpdated Apr 28, 2020

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUnderstand the purpose and benefits of progressive discipline.
  • check_circleIdentify the five key steps in the progressive discipline process.
  • check_circleKnow when and how to apply progressive discipline effectively.
  • check_circleLearn how to minimize the risk of wrongful termination claims.

About This Course

Progressive discipline is a structured approach to addressing and correcting employee performance or behavior issues before they become serious problems. This course explains how a clear and consistent discipline process helps employees understand expectations, receive fair treatment, and have the chance to improve without fear of immediate termination.

You’ll learn how progressive discipline supports better communication, protects both employees and employers, and reduces costly risks like legal action or turnover. Through simple steps and real-world examples, you’ll gain the skills to apply progressive discipline confidently and fairly in your workplace.

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 48m

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Section 11 videos • 48 min
  • videocamProgressive Discipline
    Duration 48:55

Your Instructor

Nadia Rahimi

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I am am enthusiastic Human Resources Professional with extensive background in Recruitment and Selection, Employee Relations, Benefits, Payroll, Occupational Health and Safety, Employee Engagement and Employment Standards Act. My past work experience has involved me working in the Healthcare industry and building the company’s Human Resources Department from the ground up. Through my experiences I have become proficient in analyzing and resolving customer concerns using recognized procedures. Through my generalist HR background, i have become well-versed in providing great HR advice, answering employment law questions including terminations, layoffs, leave of absences, writing and implementing employee handbooks, employment letters, termination letters, and more. I am an excellent communicator with a strong work ethic, dedicated to building and strengthening relationships with clients, colleagues.

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What Students Are Saying

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    Linda D.
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    Helpful HR info when leading a team, need to follow the process.

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    Layla D.
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    Great content. Hit all the right things! Definitely a useful course for those starting out in HR. Feedback - change your pronouns from he/she to they/them :)

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