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Section : Step 3: Meet with your employee
Domain : Human Resource Management
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- □ Discuss the issue with your employee as soon as possible - ignoring it is likely to make it worse.
- □ Arrange to meet with your employee at a time and in a place where you won't be interrupted, overheard or rushed.
- □ Let your employee know in advance what the discussion will be about so they don't feel ambushed.
- □ Allow the employee to bring a support person of their choice to the meeting, if they want to. A support person may be a co-worker, family member, friend or union representative. Their role is to support the employee during the meeting, not to speak or advocate for them.
- □ Clearly describe the issue, using examples, along with how it's affecting the business.
- □ Invite your employee to respond.
- □ Explore the issue and possible causes by asking open questions. The Fair Work Ombudsman is committed to providing you with advice that you can rely on. The information contained in this template is general in nature. If you are unsure about how it applies to your situation you can call our Infoline on 13 13 94 or speak with a union, industry association or a workplace relations professional.