So I Have to Reprimand Someone (1 Viewer)

Lovely_Cornchips · 7 October 2019

So I got a promotion at work and so far it's been smooth sailing except for someone kind of crossed the line with me.
I talked to other higher ups and they agree with my perspective on what happened and think I need to talk to the employee.
I'm usually pretty level-headed and I've never really had to reprimand someone-what makes it worse is the person found out I am going to be talking to them tomorrow so they texted me trying to explain themselves.

But either way, I feel like I get too angry sounding when I practice how I am going to talk to this employee about what they did wrong.

Any tips? FYI this person is actually a really good employee, I don't hate them and I don't want to like upset them but it really needs to be addressed what happened.

Sourcekeeper · 7 October 2019

Just be honest and say that you are unhappy about what he/she did & point out what he/she did wrong. They already tried to explain themselves so just take it into account if maybe they didnt mean to but nevertheless he/she still did something wrong in your eyes & the higher up agrees. Emphasize on asking them not to repeat the same mistakes if it was really a misunderstanding. I dont think you have to sound angry at all while doing this, just talk casually i guess so they don't get upset.

Hajima · 7 October 2019

But what exactly did the employee say to you? 😂

DrowningFishy · 7 October 2019

Just be honest and go for it. The more you drag it out the more rude your going to sound.

But what do I know I was removed from being a supervisor. XD

jasque · 7 October 2019

If they texted already, I'd just explain the important parts in advance already and make the meeting only formalities.

No need to complicate things imo.