A disciplinary action can invoke a feeling of mistrust among not only the employee against whom the action is being taken but also his fellow employees.

In order to avoid this feeling of mistrust against the employer, it is important to:

☛ Document the disciplinary procedure and communicate it to all the employees

☛ Provide a clear reference to the activities and the disciplinary action they call for according to the guidelines.

☛ Ensure that the employee against whom the action is being taken understands and accepts his behaviours against which the action is being taken.

And, all these can be achieved only if you have clear communication system in place.