When an employee’s work performance is not meeting the required standard, an employer needs to take action to help the employee improve their performance. See the following link for information on performance management:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/performance-in-the-workplace
The best practice guide is for employers and managers. It explains the advantages of taking a best practice approach to managing underperformance, and how to identify, address and minimise underperformance. The best practice guide can be downloaded at:
For help managing underperformance, please see the Fair Work Ombudsman templates and checklists for managing underperformance:
