Anger Management? Issue

Gerri

An employee has displayed some angry behavior previously on the job. He was counseled by his supervisor to use EAP and did.
The behavior was recently displayed again following his inteview for a promotion (of which he did not receive). Supervisors in his work unit are concerned about this behavior and wanting to know how to deal with it.
Concerns are:
How do they respond?
How do they advise employee?
What is the company's obligation or potential liability if they're aware of this behavior, and it erupts into something more?

Your thoughts?

Whatever

It was would be helpful to know exactly what the ee's angry behavior is. I would also like to know if you know if he getting any form of professional counselling. Also, do you have any rules concerning inappropriate behavior?

Theresa Gegen TX

The company needs to look at the facts of the behavior, compare the behavior to the standard in the company policy, and impose discipline or termination based on the degree of the bad behavior.

For example: If the employee slammed a door or threw some papers down, that might equal a verbal or written warning.

If the employee used obsenities in the workplace, that might equal a suspension.

If the employee made a threat against someone,that might equal termination.

The behavior should be treated like any other violation of company rules.


Good Luck!!