Managing Employee Motivation And Handling Misconduct & Domestic Inquiry by Pagadala Cyril Papiah
Date: 12 & 13 August 2026 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: ON LINE TRAINING
Introduction:
There are many reasons why employees misbehave. Among them are management styles, work habits, employees’ peers or the employees themselves 

Employees may also lack the right motivation. Developing and maintaining good employees may prevent misconduct    

Disciplinary action is the last resort in maintaining order in an organization. Some organizations do not take action for fear that if the action is not taken according to proper legally accepted procedures, it may backfire   

This programme shows how to develop and manage employee relations and if that fails, to handle cases of misconduct and indiscipline by employees and take ‘natural justice’ and legal disciplinary action including a domestic inquiry to try to prevent cases going to the Industrial Court.  

At the end of the programme, participants will have a better understanding of the employee relations and industrial relations process

Objectives:
The programme teaches how to:  

Select a suitable leadership style for the types of motivation
Understand employee dynamics, benefits and role of handbook in managing employee behavior  
Handle misconduct and domestic inquiry; and make decisions
Learn the lessons from Industrial Court decisions; Understand the role of the Industrial Court; 

Program Content:
(1) Motivation 
Concept of Equity
Hierarchy of needs 
‘X” and ‘Y’ orientation 
Positive and negative reinforcement 
Financial and non-financial motivation  

(2) Leadership and Supervision
Autocratic / Democratic 
Close and Distant Supervision
Managerial Ethics   

(3) Employment Dynamics  
Employment 
Skills Training & Career Development 
Performance Management
Compensation Equity 
Communication 

(4) Employee benefits
Legal 
Optional 
Non-financial benefits 

(5) Handbook 
Transparency 
Orientation 
Justice 
Culture 

(6) Misconduct   
Difference between Domestic Inquiry and Industrial Court?
Do we conduct an inquiry in every case? 
Steps in Disciplinary Action and Appeal Process

(7) Major and Minor Misconduct 
Critical roles of handbooks, rules, and standard operating procedures  
Principles in drawing up rules and regulations
What is major misconduct?
How to classify major misconduct
How minor misconduct becomes a major misconduct    

(8) Some Types of Misconduct 
Malingering 
Tardiness 
Poor or inefficient job performance
Absence without approval 
Absence before or after PH
Absence from the workplace  
Excessive MC 
Disobedience
Insubordination   

(9) Sexual Harassment 
Definition of sexual harassment 
Process of reporting sexual harassment 
Role of employer and DG of Labour 
Investigation and action  

(10) Verbal and Written Warnings 
What is ‘caution’? 
Difference between verbal warnings and written warnings  
The content of verbal and written warnings 
What to write in a ‘suspension’ letter? 
Importance of warning letters

(11) The Domestic Inquiry Proceedings 
The actors?
What can the employer and employee do?
Pitfalls in carrying out a Domestic Inquiry  
Ensuring that the Inquiry is smooth  
Preparing the minutes of Inquiry 
The powers of the Inquiry Panel 

(12) Decision making in Inquiry 
Factors to consider in making decision
What is appeal board?
What to consider in appeals?   
Process of appeal 

(13) Industrial Court  
Who can appeal to Industrial Court?
Method of appealing 

(14) CASE LAW: Precedents Set By Industrial Court Cases
Absenteeism
Constructive dismissal 
Who is a workman?
Unfair dismissal 

Methodology:
Major case study, interactive discussions, role play, presentations
Who Must Attend:
HR Managers / Executives / Assistants
Non-HR & Operational Managers / Executives   

Investment Fees:
RM1,988.00 (Including 8.00% Service Tax) per participant (Standard Fee)
RM1,788.00 (Including 8.00% Service Tax) per participant (Early Bird Fee, register by 04 August 2026)

Group incentive: Register 3 participants from the same organization, the 4th participant is FREE. (Buy 3 Get 1 Free)
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