Dealing with Difficult Employees

In today’s dynamic workplace, effective leadership involves navigating various challenges, and one significant aspect is dealing with difficult employees. This comprehensive course is designed to equip managers, team leaders, and human resources professionals with the skills and strategies needed to handle challenging personnel situations effectively.

Employees who are disengaged often display challenging behaviors stemming from their frustration. Such behaviors can have detrimental effects on business owners, contributing to the development of a toxic work environment. This, in turn, can result in increased staff turnover, diminished performance levels, and compromised customer relations.

Key Areas Covered:

• Discipline
• Basic standards of discipline& The just cause standard of discipline
• Administration of discipline & Mistakes to avoid when administering
• Steps for effective disciplinary sessions
• The content of disciplinary & grievance procedures
• Handling difficult employees
• Positive drug use tests
• Indiscipline detected during electronic monitoring
• Handling office romance
• absence poor attendance
• poor performance
• Managing issues with telecommuting
• Insubordination & manage Insubordination
• Workplace bullying & types
• Managing workplace bullying
• Specific strategies to manage workplace bullying
• Alcohol related misconduct
• Calming angry workers when you are the target
• Preventing the need for discipline with HRM

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the tools and confidence to address difficult employee situations, foster a positive work environment, and contribute to the overall success of their teams and organizations. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical application, and interactive learning, participants will develop the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of managing difficult employees with professionalism and resilience.