Employee Discipline

Introduction

Organizations have cultures that have to be adhered to accordingly with the employees. Upon employment, the employees are given the rules and the regulations. One has to read and understand the rules and follow them to the latter. Failure to sticking to the rules gives the organization the right to punish the employees. The discipline that is given to the employee is meant to help them be able to adapt to new conditions. In addition, it serves as a warning to the other employees. One of the misconducts among the employees is always fighting while at the workplace due to disagreement.  Employee fight leads to serious consequences depending on the history of the employee and the organizational culture. In the case of Ace Computer Company Inc., a fight occurred between two employees. It was a result of a failure in one department that leads to the fight. The action was taken on the employee where they were suspended indefinitely due to their conduct. However looking at the incidents that could lead to dismissal the best approach will be through, writing a formal letter to summon the two, writing warning letters, guidance and counselling and assessment.

Action

Summoning Employees before the Management

The management plays a key role in the decision that will be taken on the employees. It will be in the order of written letters through emails are sent to the employees. The letters should be asking the employee to report at work and face the disciplinary board. The main aim of the meeting will be to listen to both sides of the parties. To understand what conspired throughout the whole day on the incident day. It will be a way of finding out other issues that revolve around the organization that need to be dealt with. In addition to that, the meeting will want the two employees and Dan to review the employment agreement and act. It will avoid any case of either party feeling like they are not treated accordingly. In addition to that, the meeting wants to confirm with the employee that their employee records are as presented. Once that is done the employee will be allowed to say plea before decisions are made. With that in place, the employee will be allowed to renew an agreement of such conduct in the organization. The next time such happens action will be based on their writing. The reason for the action is being the management plays a vital role in the decision of employee conduct. Getting the employee back is on the basis of the good feedback they have on the past.

Warning Letters

The employee actions need to be condemned for the bad picture that it creates on the customer. In order to do that dealing with such employees would be based on the dismissal. However, looking at the number of warning letters that the employees had served dismissal at this stage was not possible. Looking at the two cases only Baxter had warning letters in previous scenarios at the workplace. The warning letters, however, were due to other reason which did not involve him and any other employees. It therefore that the relationship between Baxter and other employees was not at stake. It is therefore worthy of keeping him for the job with other warning letters this time. The letter should serve as a threat to him to avoid any such incidence at the workplace. Looking at the case of Henry he serves no warning letter and his relationship with the other employees seem to be favourable. However, with the recent incident, it will be worthwhile if he is given a warning letter to restrain him from such actions. The purpose of the warning letters is that they will work as a reminder to both cases. It will show them that they risk losing their jobs is such an incident occurs again.

Guidance and Counselling

With the employee being brought back to the job this being a necessary tool in helping them cope with each other. The guidance and counselling will look at key issues that affect both the two employees. The program will be done in such a manner that it will communicate the importance of the organization to the employee. Looking at the working experience of both the employees they have a great contribution to the organization. It will be worth reminding them why they are at work and what it means for their lives. The impact of being dismissed on grounds of fighting will mean that they don’t get a job with any organization. Getting the employees to understand the main duties and responsibilities they have for one another. The session will have the aim of making sure that the two employees become even with each other. it will help to create a good working environment for all the employees at the organization. It is part of the organization mandate to ensure that they give such for employee performance at the workplace. With sober minds being created as a result of this the organization will be assured of a better working environment for its employees.

Assessment

Follow up on the employee after being returned to work is an important aspect of disciplining the employee. It is mostly done with the knowledge of the employee and it helps much in putting the employee and organization at a better place. Once the employee is allowed at the organization to work again follow up will be in many ways. In the case, if the management asks the employee for more hours of work. The organization will make a follow up to ensure that the employee gives the best from their work. In addition to that, the counsellor plays a big role in the process as they give feedback on the employees after the session. The feedback given is important for further action that will be taken against the employee on the issue. In addition to that, the assessment will be based on supervisor observation. It is based on all the factors of the employee that might affect the working of the organization. Apart from that, the assessment can be done through other employees based on their observations. They will be allowed to give their thoughts about the employees and actions that the organization can take. It will be a sure way of stopping such incidents and creating a good environment for the employee.

Reprimanding Dan

Dan will need to be reprimanded in such an incident that took place within his department. Dan needs to be written for a letter and should also appear before management. It is to happen so because of his contribution to the incident on the day. He played a big role in the fight as he did not use his managerial skills accordingly. He needed to answer questions on how the incident could happen in his presence when he could play a role in stopping. With such being on his shoulders, the organization should take responsibility of training him for his post. He will need to be trained accordingly on his role as a manager and all the actions that he will take towards ensuring that such does not happen. What should be key in his training will be dealing with employee personal issues. He should make sure that understand all his employee inside out and has based advice for them. This is all that can be done to Dan since he was key in stopping the fight.

Conclusion

The employee working environment is the organization’s responsibility based on its cultures. The organization should always create an environment that allows all the employee to work without stress. It is done by defining all the terms of the organization to the employee and making sure that they keep it. In an event of employee misconduct, the written agreement with the employer is paramount in making disciplinary actions against the employee. The action that is taken against the employee should meet all the terms of the organization. The organization should always make sure that all decisions reflect the agreement. It is this that will help the organization avoid any complaints with trade unions. On the side, the employees should always work at protecting their work by following the organization code of conduct. It is what will create a good working relationship between the employees and the employer. With a working relationship being on point it will mean that the organization will run as planned.