{"product_id":"when-things-go-wrong-handling-discipline-and-termination-practical-hr-toolkit-9798276161587","title":"When Things Go Wrong: Handling Discipline and Termination: Practical HR Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): C. V. Cochrane\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Conflict Resolution \u0026amp; Mediation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Things Go Wrong: Handling Discipline and Terminations - A Practical Guide to Employee Discipline, Corrective Action, and Termination Processes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscipline and termination are among the most difficult responsibilities in HR and management. When handled poorly, they create legal risk, damaged trust, and workplace instability. When handled well, they create fairness, clarity, and accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Things Go Wrong: Handling Discipline and Terminations\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, step-by-step guide for HR professionals, supervisors, and managers who need a clear, structured approach to managing employee conduct and performance issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA structured approach to difficult situations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book walks you through the full discipline and termination process, from early warning signs to final decisions. You will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify performance or conduct issues early and respond appropriately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply progressive discipline in a fair and consistent way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocument incidents using clear, fact-based language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConduct workplace investigations with structure and neutrality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliver written warnings that are clear, professional, and defensible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoach employees toward improvement before escalation is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare for and conduct difficult conversations with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage termination meetings with professionalism and dignity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce organizational risk through consistent HR practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear, practical, and real-world focused\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide removes ambiguity from one of the most sensitive areas of HR. Instead of vague theory, it provides actionable steps and real workplace examples that show how structured processes improve outcomes for employees, managers, and organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to stay calm under pressure, document correctly, and make decisions that are fair, consistent, and aligned with organizational policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTools you can use immediately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book includes practical HR templates and tools, including disciplinary action forms, investigation checklists, termination meeting guides, documentation frameworks, and coaching scripts. These resources help you stay organized, reduce risk, and handle sensitive situations with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of The Practical HR Toolkit series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Things Go Wrong: Handling Discipline and Terminations\u003c\/b\u003e is part of The Practical HR Toolkit, an eight-book series designed for HR professionals, generalists, supervisors, and managers who need clear, reliable guidance they can apply immediately in real workplace situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to handle discipline and termination processes with fairness, consistency, and professionalism, this book gives you the structure, language, and confidence to do it well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887759966359,"sku":"9798276161587","price":1134.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798276161587.webp?v=1781161245","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/when-things-go-wrong-handling-discipline-and-termination-practical-hr-toolkit-9798276161587","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}