TrainingBriefs® A Short Term Gain (for Managers)

When employees fail to behave ethically and violate organizational policy, you must act swiftly to address the behavior and take the appropriate disciplinary action. Doing so will help protect the organization and avoid sending the wrong message throughout the workforce. Promptly responding to violations of policy is one of many ethical issues that come up in the workplace.

Consistent application and enforcement of workplace policies is the responsibility of managers, supervisors, and team leaders. The consequences of applying workplace policies inconsistently can jeopardize business success. Companies that pick and choose which policies to enforce are setting themselves up for failure, not to mention exposing themselves to potential liability for employee complaints about unfair treatment. Enforcing policies isn’t always an easy thing to do.