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Disciplined Progressive Discipline: Tough Love for Your Organization

Communication is a key to an organizations success. But its always harder when that means a tough talk with a problem employee. Every smart employer has some form of a progressive discipline policy. But very few implement it properly. Where do most fall short and lose the benefits of having the policy? Why do many progressivediscipline policies actually increase the risk of legal liability? In this audio conference, John reveals how to use the keys to progressive discipline (consistency, speed, honesty, and proper implementation) to improve productivity and boost morale. Youll learn specifically what to say, how to record it, and how to followup to make sure the discipline has been effective. Youll also learn about your rights, and your employees, in a disciplinary meeting. BONUS: Learn how to get your supervisors and managers to follow your progressive discipline policy to the letter, further reducing your risks. About Your Speaker: John B. Phillips, Jr., is a partner in the law firm of Miller & Martin and Deputy General Counsel of CocaCola Enterprises Inc. In addition to defending employers like yourself against lawsuits, he is in constant demand for onsite employment law training and risk assessment. Listed in Best Lawyers In America for labor and employment law, Phillips has been hailed by several leading HR magazines for his ability to communicate workplace law in clear English. He is editor of Tennessee Employment Law Letter, a monthly newsletter, and is the host of the awardwinning Danger Zones for Supervisors videobased training program, now in its 3rd edition.

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