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Recorded Webinar: Underperforming Staff Under the Pump in Schools

Under-performing employees can have a negative effect on the school community in terms of productivity, morale and reputation. This session will explore the options for managing under-performers, including proactive strategies for both early intervention and eventual separation, i
PRESENTED BY Elizabeth Aitken Partner - SLF Lawyers , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

Under-performing employees can have a negative effect on the school community in terms of productivity, morale and reputation. This session will explore the options for managing under-performers, including proactive strategies for both early intervention and eventual separation, including:

  • What does “under-performance” mean?
  • Distinguishing underperformance from misconduct
  • Managing performance expectations through:
  • position descriptions
  • performance plans
  • contractual obligations
  • What should be in a performance management policy?
  • Strategies for addressing and managing under-performance - the hard conversations
  • Avoiding allegations of bullying and discrimination in performance management
  • Warnings, investigations and natural justice
  • What to do when all else fails? Options for separation
  • Strategies for avoiding unfair dismissal claims

Presented By

Elizabeth Aitken
Partner, SLF Lawyers Melbourne, Vic.

Liz is an award-winning workplace relations lawyer bringing knowledge, experience and passion to her work.

With a track record of delivering strong client-focused results, Liz’s drive and dynamism make her sought-after as an HR business partner and legal advisor. Her talent is turning workforce challenges into opportunities for positive cultural change, increased productivity and advancement of business goals.

Liz was previously a partner at a national mid-tier law firm. She has held a range of executive and board positions for professional associations, including Victorian Women Lawyers and the Law Institute of Victoria’s Workplace Relations Section.

In 2015, Liz was named Young Gun of the Year at the Australian Women in Law Awards.

In 2018, she was recognised by the Australian Financial Review as the youngest partner appointed among participating Australian law firms.

Liz regularly speaks at professional conferences and events – headlining alongside business, political and government leaders like Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Lee Lin Chin and Commissioner Kate Jenkins – as well as featuring in major news publications.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers advising private and independent schools, around Australia, along with their advisors. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law . This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion. WA lawyers – From 1/4/2021, due to changes to your CPD requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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