Poor Performance, Misconduct or Something Else? A Small Employer Decision Guide

What the resource helps with

This guide helps you understand whether a workplace concern is more likely to involve performance, misconduct, health, management or another issue before choosing a process. It helps you start with the facts, consider contributing factors and identify a proportionate next step.

What's included

A practical decision guide covering factual assessment, management and workplace factors, capability and conduct, health and reasonable adjustments, grievances, an initial manager conversation, next-step options and an initial decision record.

When to Use the Resource

Use when concerns arise about an employee’s performance or behaviour and you need to understand the underlying issue before starting an informal or formal process.