N.O.T.I.C.E.

Question 1

N.O.T.I.C.E.

Answer 1

N - notice
O - objective review
T - time to correct the deficiencies
I - inform the employee of the consequences that will follow if those goals aren’t met
C - counseling
E - examine the policies and procedures of the organization

Question 2

notice

Answer 2

did the employee have notice of expectations and consequences?

Question 3

objective

Answer 3

can the supervisor explain the business-related reasons for the actions taken to an objective, third-party reviewer?

Question 4

time

Answer 4

was the employee given a reasonable time to correct the deficiencies or improve conduct?

Question 5

inform

Answer 5

document the counseling session (written warning)

Question 6

counseling

Answer 6

did the employee receive counseling? was he/she told that performance is inadequate, his/her job is at risk, and were the goals for the employee to meet the expectations discussed?

Question 7

examine

Answer 7

were all the relevant procedures followed? if they weren’t followed, why not? is this documented?