HR Glossary

What is Written Warning?

A formal document issued to an employee as part of the disciplinary process, typically after a verbal warning has failed to produce improvement, detailing the misconduct or performance issue and the consequences of continued failure.

Why it matters in hiring

Written Warning comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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