To operate efficiently, most businesses follow workplace rules, policies, and standards. In small businesses, the enforcement of rules is often done on a casual basis by dropping a few well-placed hints in an employee’s direction. However, there are situations when even open and frequent communication doesn’t always work. That being said, a progressive discipline system can be a solution to this. Employees need to know the consequences of unacceptable behaviour or poor performance in advance, so don’t wait until a crisis arises to set up your disciplinary program.

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