Common use of Managing Underperformance Clause in Contracts

Managing Underperformance. 23.7.1 Discussions about work performance may be held at any time as part of the ongoing tracking and feedback process. Where a problem with an employee’s performance is identified and the manager determines that formal processes need to be applied, the manager will: a. advise the employee in writing that an underperformance issue/s needs to be addressed; b. inform the employee in writing of the performance standards they are expected to achieve and the area/s of performance they need to improve. These standards will be set fairly and be consistent with the Work Level Standards; c. provide an opportunity for the employee to respond so that all relevant matters can be considered, including any possible changes to the performance standards expected and any requests by the employee for training, coaching, re-arrangement of duties or changes to the work environment; d. set a reasonable period over which the employee’s performance will be monitored and a date for review having regard to (c) above; and e. advise the employee of the likely consequences if the employee does not meet the required standard, including that the ABC may take action under subclause 23.9.3.

Managing Underperformance. 23.7.1 Discussions about work performance may be held at any time as part of the ongoing tracking and feedback process. Where a problem with an employee’s performance is identified and the manager determines that formal processes need to be applied, the manager will: a. advise the employee in writing that an underperformance issue/s needs to be addressed; b. inform the employee in writing of the performance standards they are expected to achieve and the area/s of performance they need to improve. These standards will be set fairly and be consistent with the Work Level Standards; c. provide an opportunity for the employee to respond so that all relevant matters can be considered, including any possible changes to the performance standards expected and any requests by the employee for training, coaching, re-arrangement of duties or changes to the work environment; d. set a reasonable period over which the employee’s performance will be monitored and a date for review having regard to (c) above; and e. advise the employee of the likely consequences if the employee does not meet the required standard, including that the ABC may take action under subclause clause 23.9.3.