Disciplinary Interviews

Conducting Disciplinary Interviews

The role of a proactive HR function is to assist line managers in developing the skills and knowledge required to conduct disciplinary interviews effectively.


Action points for disciplinary interviewing:


Prepare your facts and your strategy in advance


- State in writing to the employee the reasons for the interview, their right to have a companion and provide sufficient notice.


- Keep an open mind and take care to listen to the employee feedback.


- Structure the interview correctly beginning with the reason for the interview.


- Witnesses are permitted for relevant sections of the disciplinary interview.


- Provide reasons for the decision made, confirm in writing, and provide the employee with a route to appeal.


To discover exactly how you should ensure your disciplinary interview is conducted effectively please go to Disciplinary and Grievance Training Course