Staff Management Flashcards

1
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Who does the code apply to?

A

Anyone who is employed or engaged by NZ Police, it applies to what we also do outside the police.

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2
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What is a conflict of interest?

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Is a situation where our personal and professional interest may conflict with our position, responsibilities and obligations.

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3
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What factors may be considered if there is a breach of COC?

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Nature, intent, position, ability to fufil responsibilities, impact on org, T & C of police, similar treatment of behaviour in the past.

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4
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What is misconduct?

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Behaviour or actions that breach our code or other policies.

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5
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What is performance management?

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Seeking improvement through dialogue and providing support to enable the employee to perform satisfactorily.

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6
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Describe the disciplinary process

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  1. Initial assessment
  2. Categorisation
  3. Criminal and Employment investigations
  4. Restricted Duties
  5. Drafting allegations
  6. Investigation
  7. Decision
  8. Outcomes (warning, final or dismissal).
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7
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What are the categorisation outcomes?

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NFA
Performance Management
Employment Investigation
Criminal Investigation

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8
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What is the purpose of restricted duties, stand down?

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Risk to H & S of employee and others, risk of interference of of investigation, risk of police operations, nature and quality may prejudice the public interest damaging the reputation of NZ Police

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9
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Whats the difference between employment and criminal investigations?

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Employment: test of probability, criminal BRD.
Employment there is an expectation the employee will participate in good faith.

Criminal don’t need to disclose, employment information is disclosed.

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10
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Who makes decisions on sanctions?

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Warning: District Commander, Nat Manager Training, can be delegated to Inspectors.
Dismissal: District Commander, Nat Manager Training, Comms Centre, Assistance Commissioners.

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11
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What are the 4 phases of Early Intervention?

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ID, Analysis, Intervention, Feedback

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12
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In order to achieve our vision of trust and confidence, what four things need to be done regarding inappropriate behaviour?

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  1. Challenged
  2. Reported
  3. Investigated
  4. Appropriately dealt with
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13
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What is inappropriate behaviour?

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Unethical, Breach COC, Serious wrongdoing, Harrassment, Bullying, Discrimination.

‘Inappropriate BUS HBD’.

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14
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How do you report inappropriate behaviour?

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Normal reporting lines, another trusted supervisor, Local HR, Area/District Commander, Speak up.

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15
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Describe the steps you should take if when receiving inappropriate behaviour

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Discuss in an unbiased fashion
Obtain full details of allegation, nature, people, time, date, circumstances
Report to people group, maintain detailed records.

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16
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What are the 3 tiers of police support

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Teir 1: Core Supervisor
Teir 2: EAP, HSA’s
Teir 3: People Group, PNHQ who will refer.

17
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What matters must you report after becoming aware of regarding self reporting?

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  1. Charges in court
  2. ION for EBA
  3. Dilicno suspensions
  4. Speed IONS over 40km/hr
  5. Respondent Protection Order
  6. ION that could lead to suspension of dilicno

Your supervisor must forward through line to District Professional Conduct Manager, you are also required to self report if summonsed to give evidence other than as a prosecution witness.

…in the case of a Police Service Centre, to the Police Professional Conduct Group at PNHQ. PCM will determine what action to take.

18
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What is harassment and what criteria must be met?

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Racial, Sexual or Bullying.
It is not legitimate
Is unwelcome
offensive, intimidating or threatening
detrimental effect on job performance

‘RIOD’

19
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List the principles to Harrassment policy

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Adhere to the standards
All have a right to be represented
All respondents have the right to know the substance of any allegations and right to respond.
Should be resolved in a timely manner

AAAS-‘off to the principals office, I want standards, representation, right to know and sorted in a timely manner.

20
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What are the key things to note regarding professional distance policy?

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  1. Maintain distance
  2. Manage power of imbalance
  3. Avoid relationships which are inappropriate or unethical
  4. Conflict of interest or power imbalance

‘Mr MAC’ MMAC-Maintain, manage, avoid, conflict

21
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What is discrimination?

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Where an employee is discriminated in their employment on the basis of sex, marital status, religion, ethical belief, colour

22
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What is serious misconduct?

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Breach COC or other policies, seriously undermine or damage T & C police has in you, maybe be dismissal.

COC, Damage TC

23
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How should an informal discussion be done?

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private, 
2 way, 
clearly use examples, emph on improving.  
Listen, informal action does not become a formal process, 
reach agreement, 
letter, 
follow up, 
wellness
24
Q

What should you do before a performance meeting with a staff member?

Clue-‘checklist into a bucket’

A
ID Minimum standards of performance
Letter of invitation
PM management file
HRM possible options to remedy
checklist
other support, names of persons

ID, Letter, Folder, HRM, Checklist, Support

25
Q

What 5 points should you go through regarding a PM meeting?

Clue: Scrumming

A
Intro
Provide info
Opp to respond
Problem solve
Record keep

‘I PROP’ a scrum

26
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What 10 things should a PIP contain?

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  1. Performance to be improved
  2. Min standard of performance
  3. Remedial steps
  4. Support and Resources
  5. Feedback
  6. Review
  7. Dates for progress meetings
  8. Start date
  9. Possible consequences
  10. Signature of both parties
27
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What are the 5 considerations when doing an initial assessment of potential disciplinary matters?

‘5 inch Benis’

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Substance?
Speak to Employee or others?
Breach of COC, Polices or EA
Information availiable?
Next steps?

‘BENIS’

28
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When catergorising, what matters are considered?

‘13’

A

Section 13 matters
Significant traffic matters
Concerns about?
Internally identified may involve Breach of COC or Criminal

13, Traffic, Concerns, Internal (COC or Criminal).