Ok, assuming you have all of your documents in place, you must follow procedure. Structure is important, as well as the ability to record communication.

To engage staff, it is essential to open an even level of dialogue that allows feedback from the employee. Discuss issues but ensure that these issues can come to an agreeable and reasonable solution. Maybe ask the employee how they can improve, this inspires initiative for the employee in improving themselves.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, ensure you are covered. Some situations can get out of control, so it is important that you have the correct HR procedures in place and that you are following them.

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