Which should be included in a progressive discipline report?

• A. Corrective actions agreed to by the employee and the manager
• B. A Performance improvement plan
• C. Exit interview notes
• D. Payroll deductions

Answer: (A)

In progressive discipline, the emphasis is on documenting the steps the employee has agreed to take to correct performance or behavior. The most important element to include is the corrective actions agreed to by the employee and the manager. This creates a formal, mutual record of what’s expected, who’s responsible, and the timeline for follow-up, which is essential for accountability and consistency.

Exit interview notes are about leaving the organization, not about ongoing discipline. Payroll deductions relate to pay and aren’t part of the disciplinary process. A Performance Improvement Plan can be used in some cases, but the discipline report centers on the agreed corrective actions and the plan to meet them; a separate PIP document may exist, but the core record to include in the discipline report is the actions both parties have agreed to.