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Team Member Relations

Team Member Relations Specialist​

The team member relations specialist is responsible for facilitiating and resolving all people matter related team member issues. They will also assist in creating and informing team members of policies that are fair and consistent for all Hyletic team members. As part of the people group the team member relations specialist works with both the manager and team member in an intermediary function to understand and help resolve workplace issues. The team member relations specialist can also help coach and advise managers and team members on policies and processes.

Team member relation issues can range from simple coaching questions to serious code of conduct violations. We classify these different level of team member cases by tiers. Example of issues/cases by tier level:

Tier 1

  • Coaching support
  • Performance Management
  • Unprofessional behavior
  • Relocation concerns
  • Absenteeism

Tier 2

  • Job abandonment
  • Manager/team member conflict resolution
  • Team member/team member conflict resolution

Tier 3

  • Ethic Violations
  • Harrassment
  • Retaliation
  • Any Code of Conduct Violation

All Tier 3 cases will be managed together with Legal and the TMR specialist.

Discussing Private Concerns​

Team members who would like to discuss a private matter should send an email requesting support from our Team Member Relations Specialist to teammemberrelations@Hyletic.com. Please include the following in your email:

  • Subject Line should be "New Request for assistance"
  • Name of Team member requesting support (Name of the person sending the email)
  • Name of Team member(s) involved in the matter
  • Team members location (example Orlando, Florida or Berlin, Germany) for managers who are requesting support regarding a team member issue on their team please use the location of the team member and not your location.
  • Tier level as listed above
  • Job title of team member requesting support
  • Division
  • Department
  • Brief description of type support needed. Example - I am looking for guidance for managing a team members' performance.

The Team Member Relations Specialist will reach out within 24 hours from when the request was sent via email during the business week.

Team members and the team member relations specialist should both respond to questions or email within 24 hours to continue making progress on the issue and get to a timely resolution. For US team members relations, Hyletic has a US-based Team Member Relations Specialist.

Team Member Relations Philosophy​

Hyletic believes in preserving the dignity of each team member and expects everyone to treat others with fairness, respect, and transparency. We encourage mutual responsibility for constructive work relationships and communication, information sharing, problem solving and a safe neutral processs through which differences can be resolved. Direct and honest communication is strongly encouraged between all team members regardless of title or level and per our values we do not pull rank. Such communication is likely to enhance understanding, avoid misunderstandings and create rapid solutions to concerns.

We have built this philosophy to focus on these 4 pillars in line with our values:

  • Collaboration
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
  • Results
  • Transparency

Commitments​

  • We are committed to providing a safe environment for all Hyletic team members to achieve maximum career development and goal achievement.
  • We are committed to treating each team member as an individual and providing a workplace where communication is transparent and where problems can be discussed and resolved in a mutually respectful environment. To foster this environment we take into account individual team member circumstances and the individual team member while balancing the needs of the business.

Team Member Performance Improvement Management Guiding Principles​

A critical responsibility within the role of a Hyletic leader is to spend the time required to truly understand the causes of the performance issue and how to address them properly. Hyletic managers will determine if the performance concerns are skill-based or behavior (will)-based to determine next steps. Below are the definitions of both skill- and will-based performance concerns.

Skill-based performance management​

  • Team member lacks the technical knowledge or capability to be successful in the role
  • Team member is unable to prioritize work effectively
  • Team member lacks the understanding on how to complete tasks
  • Team member exhibits difficulties working with team members and/or communicating effectively

Sometimes skill-based issues appear as a will-based or behavior concern. However, after delving into the cause for the behavior, the leader may find a skill-based gap causing the disruptive behavior. The team member may be embarrassed or concerned about their ineffectiveness or ability to perform their role and may react in a way that is inappropriate.

The following are a few recommendations for a manager to address skill-based performance issues:

  • Provide the team member with additional training
  • Provide the team member with a mentor or buddy
  • Provide the team member with clear directions and examples

If the team member is still not making progress after the manager has provided additional resources or coaching please review the underperformance page in the handbook for next steps.

Will-based performance management​

Will-based issues are described as undesirable behavior that impedes the success of the Team Member, the Team, and/or Hyletic as a whole. The leader may hear about the behaviors from others or experience the undesirable behavior directly. It is important that the manager address the concerns right away. While "will" issues can be disruptive, there are different levels of severity which must be considered when determining next steps. The tiers below are examples and are not exhaustive, and should be used for comparision purposes to determine the impact to Hyletic.

Tier 2 - Misconduct resulting in limited material risk to Hyletic

  • Violations of the company code of conduct (excluding harassment and discrimination)
  • Team member uses inappropriate language that others may find offensive
  • Team members behavior creates a negative or toxic team environment
  • Behavior continues even after coaching from manager

For Tier 2 level concerns, the Manager should reach out and discuss with the team member relations specialist immediately.

Tier 1 - Gross misconduct or a violation with serious implications to Hyletic.

  • Violates a law/regulation (theft, fraud, drug use, etc.)
  • Poses a serious operational, reputational, or financial risk to Hyletic
  • Poses significant health or safety risks
  • Harassment
  • Severe and/or pervasive language or conduct that could be perceived as discriminatory or creating a hostile work environment

Since situations differ, managers should immediately reach out to a team member relations specialist for guidance before taking any action.