What Is Corrective Action? | HR Glossary | BambooHR
Steps taken to address and remedy an employee's underperformance or misconduct.
Corrective action is the set of measures an employer takes to help an employee improve when their conduct or performance falls short — ranging from informal support and coaching to formal warnings.
The emphasis is on remedy rather than punishment: clarifying expectations, identifying the cause and giving genuine opportunity and support to improve.
Documenting each step and applying it consistently ensures fairness and provides a sound basis should the matter later escalate to formal disciplinary proceedings.
