Discipline at Work Place


An effective discipline program is beneficial to both the employer and employee. It helps employees correct any shortcomings with the goal of becoming a valuable, contributing member of the workforce. Documentation created as a result of the discipline process can also help protect an employer in the event that a termination or other adverse employment decision becomes necessary. It is useful to view the matter of discipline as having several components: issues that must be addressed before administering discipline; methods of disciplining, including progressive discipline; how to provide employees with an opportunity to respond to discipline, such as a grievance program; and laws relevant to termination.

ESTABLISHING A WORKPLACE CODE OF CONDUCT

First and foremost, employees must have fair and reasonable notice of what is expected of them. They must know the parameters of permissible and prohibited conduct in the workplace. Rules should be:

  • Clearly communicated to all employees in writing.
  • Compliant with state and federal laws.
  • Consistently and fairly enforced.
Employer rules generally fall into one of the following categories:

  • Rules governing day-to-day matters, such as attendance, tardiness, and dress.
  • Rules defining what is permissible within the culture of the company (e.g., whether employees may use company phones or computers for personal calls or e-mail).
  • Rules governing more serious conduct such as drug or alcohol abuse, workplace safety, or sleeping on the job.
  • Rules that, if not followed, may lead to immediate suspension and/or discharge (e.g., violence in the workplace).

Punctuality ensures employees attend the office daily and also complete their working hours. 

Punctual employees seldom take leaves and are assets to an organization. Employees who take leaves after every alternate day are mere burdens on the system and do not contribute much to the overall productivity of the organization. Managers need to ensure that their team members reach the office on time and do not unnecessarily sit till late. It is always better to leave on time and come back fresh and completely recharged the next day. Believe me; individuals who are not punctual are often not reliable.


CONCLUSION

Discipline and punctuality make you a confident professional. You are not only in the good books of your superiors but also become a source of inspiration for your fellow workers. Employees who concentrate on their work rather than interfering in their colleague’s finish their work on time and do not have to sit beyond the working hours. If you take a leave every week, it is but obvious you will be called on a holiday to finish your pending assignments. Trust me, being disciplined and punctual allow you to enjoy your work and office never becomes a boring place. Disciplined employees seldom find their names dragged in controversies or nasty politics. Trust me; no one would respect you if you are not disciplined and punctual.


REFERENCE

 Juneja. P, Management Study Guide Content Team

https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/understanding-employee-discipline.aspx





Comments

  1. NADEESHA EKANAYAKEMay 1, 2021 at 8:08 PM

    Disciplinary policies are a guide to an orderly conduct in the workplace in order to achieve the organizational goal (Gatchalian and Lumiqued, 2005).
    So clearly defined limits are essential to an organization. As author explained establishing code of conduct is important in every organization. Then employees have a guide to adhere while working in the work place.

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  2. Sevani EreporuwaMay 1, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    Discipline and punctuality are two most essential traits required in a professional to be successful. As author explained being disciplined and punctual allow employees to enjoy their works.

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  3. Vishwa RathnayakeMay 2, 2021 at 3:33 AM

    According to Richard D. Calhoon, “Discipline may be considered as a force that promotes individuals or groups to observe the rules, regulations and procedures which are deemed to be necessary for the effective functioning of an organisation.” The discipline is used as a tool for implementing various rules and regulations for the smooth running of the organisation

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  4. Prasanga IllangakoonMay 2, 2021 at 9:03 AM

    Discipline works best when there's a foundation of trust between managers and employees. That starts with clear communication and continues through consistency.

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  5. Asela FernandoMay 14, 2021 at 4:13 AM

    lot more possible areas

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