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Positive Discipline: Methods That Engage Employees. Presented By: Robbie Wahnee Employee Relations, Learning and Development. Learning Objectives. University of Oklahoma’s Positive Discipline Guidelines Understand and utilize performance management Mission of the University
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Positive Discipline: Methods That Engage Employees Presented By: Robbie Wahnee Employee Relations, Learning and Development Office of Human Resources Presentation
Learning Objectives • University of Oklahoma’s Positive Discipline Guidelines • Understand and utilize performance management • Mission of the University • Workplace Agendas • Employment Laws • Use FOSA Office of Human Resources Presentation
University of OklahomaMission Statement The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity, and service to the state and society. Office of Human Resources Presentation
Staff Handbook • Guidelines and policies • Section 3.22 Positive Discipline Located at: http://hr.ou.edu/policies/default.asp Office of Human Resources Presentation
Employment Laws • Workplace safety and health • Wages and work hours • Equal Opportunity • Harassment • Discrimination Office of Human Resources Presentation
Hiring & Good Fit • Job Analysis • Job Listing & Hiring Guidelines • The Interview & Ranking • Orienting the Employee • Costs of Hiring Office of Human Resources Presentation
Engage: Conditions That Motivate • Focus on individual • Be positive • I looked this over and really like it! • That’s good! • Good job! • I agree. • Let’s do it! • Thank you! Office of Human Resources Presentation
Performance Management Cycle Office of Human Resources Presentation
F O S A Facts Objectives Solutions Actions Office of Human Resources Presentation
the “Key” To Discipline or Not to Discipline Office of Human Resources Presentation
Discipline Problem Categories • Attendance • Health and Safety Infractions • Poor Performance • Misconduct • Role Ambiguity Office of Human Resources Presentation
Positive Discipline Process • Counseling • Coaching • Performance Improvement Plan • Oral Reminder • Written Reminder • Decision Making Leave Office of Human Resources Presentation
Violations Office of Human Resources Presentation
Investigate • Did the employee understand the rule & the consequences associated with violation? • Have I administered and enforced the rules appropriately? • Have I secured the necessary facts – both sides of the story? • Have I considered all the facts in deciding on the disciplinary action, consistent with others who violated the same rule? Office of Human Resources Presentation
Investigate • Have I considered all the value judgments involved in the disciplinary action? • Am I administering the corrective action in the proper manner? • Is disciplinary action reasonably related to: • Seriousness of Offense • Employee’s record with the organization • Am I being consistent? Office of Human Resources Presentation
Crucial Conversations • Communicate in performance/behavioral terms • Refer to previous discussions and/or memos • Listen reflectively to employee • Explain specific violations and behavior changes that are expected • Confirm understanding • Affirm employee • Document • Follow-up Office of Human Resources Presentation
Discipline Process • Communicate using FOSA • Describe level of discipline • Document • Meet • Document • Follow-up Office of Human Resources Presentation
Documenting the Process • Note to a file • Memo • Official Record • FOSA Office of Human Resources Presentation
Decision Making Leave • Keep administration informed • Review prior issues • Outline new issues • Be specific about expectations • Meet privately • Listen • Affirm the employee Office of Human Resources Presentation
Decision Making Leave • Require employee’s written response • Manage the workload • Be firm about future action to be taken • When Employee Returns • Express confidence • Collect employee’s written response • Monitor performance • Provide feedback and coaching Office of Human Resources Presentation
Decision Making Leave Employee responsibility • Use the time to reflect • Write a response • Address insufficiencies • Affirm intent to succeed • Return on time Office of Human Resources Presentation
Decision Making Leave:The End, or Not? • Employee resigns • Late return • No return Office of Human Resources Presentation
Performance Management Success • Communicate using FOSA • Remove obstacles • Provide training • Provide feedback • Evaluate performance Office of Human Resources Presentation
Do I Ever Wipe the Slate Clean? • How? • When? • Why? • Other Questions? Office of Human Resources Presentation
IS IT OVER? • Grievance • Law Suit • EEO complaints • Retaliation Office of Human Resources Presentation