Conduct unbecoming

Q. A key employee is underperforming and seems hungover most mornings. How do I handle this?

Because you are concerned about his performance, a formal meeting is in order, but detail your concerns beforehand to him in writing.

You are obliged to tell him his right to have someone with him and give adequate notice so he can prepare his defence. You must point out performance areas of concern and seek an explanation. If you disagree or misunderstand, seek clarification or challenge him on those issues.

Once everything has been said, suspend the meeting to evaluate whether it is a

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