What is generally the next step after addressing an employee's unproductive behavior?

After addressing an employee's unproductive behavior, monitoring their performance and documenting progress is a critical next step. This approach allows management to assess whether the feedback and guidance provided have led to improvements in the employee’s work habits and productivity levels.

Monitoring provides a framework to evaluate how the employee applies the feedback, giving both the employee and the manager an opportunity to establish clear expectations and goals. Documenting progress also creates a record that can be useful for future discussions, performance reviews, or if further action becomes necessary.

This method encourages accountability and offers the employee a chance to demonstrate their ability to improve while receiving ongoing support. In contrast, assigning additional tasks or immediately terminating employment can exacerbate existing issues or disrupt the workplace further, and transferring the employee might not resolve the underlying problems they face. Therefore, consistent monitoring and documentation are essential for fostering a constructive path toward improvement.