How to Deal With Disrespectful Employees
- 1). Assert your authority. Clearly outline the behaviors that are unacceptable. Be specific when you describe them and inform the employee he will face consequences if he continues to display these disrespectful behaviors.
- 2). Issue a written warning. Use company letterhead to type a formal letter to the employee. Describe specific incidents of inappropriate behavior along with a statement outlining the actions you will take if the behavior occurs again. Sign the letter, give a copy to the employee and place another copy in the employee's human resources file.
- 3). Construct a performance improvement plan. Outline a plan describing the behaviors the employee must cease immediately in order to remain employed. Call a meeting with the employee and upper management to discuss the details of the plan. Sign the performance plan, and have upper management and the employee sign it as well before placing a copy in the employee's file.
- 4). Notify upper management if the disrespect continues. Remind them of all actions you took to alleviate the problem. Request to either transfer the employee to another department or terminate his employment.
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