Good faith What is poor performance? Probationary and trial periods Process

Good faith is about “Being active and constructive in establishing and maintaining productive relationships” Good faith involves Keeping employees informed Consultation Listening and considering input with an open mind Much more

Failure of employee to meet terms of their position Difficult issue to manage Can lead to eventual dismissal Probationary and trial periods

Misconduct: this is a breach of an organisational rule or policy Redundancy: this is the loss of the position Poor performance is failing to perform role to a satisfactory level

Needs to be objective Employment Agreement Performance Agreement Position description Professional standards

Should align with agency’s goals Goals should be achievable / measurable Should be developed with staff member Provide support / professional development Monitored regularly

Trial Periods Probationary agreements Best Practice

Identify the performance gap Meet with the employee Give employee opportunity to respond Develop a plan in consultation with employee

Repeat process for first meeting Advise employee if expectations have not been met Advise employee that employment may be in jeopardy (issue warning)

Must be justifiable Follow process set out in Employment Agreement Give employee a chance to respond Representation Relevant considerations

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