Most employers in general prefer not to discipline their employees because it is unpleasant. Nevertheless, having a disciplinary policy in the workplace is indispensable. Discipline is important because employers expect a certain type of behaviour from their employees at work. Employers cannot achieve the goals they set out if their employees are problematic and cannot be relied upon to deliver productive outcome.

With this in mind, we are faced with the following questions: …How do you set up a system where it is fair, just and legal for both employers & employees? …What tools or documents are needed to effectively implement employee discipline? …How do you correct and manage employees in a positive and objective manner? …What is the legal process for dealing with resignations, dismissals and terminations? …How do you solve employee problems effectively?