Dealing with employee infractions can be challenging yet it's a part of the business that all employers must deal with at specific times. In order to construct preventative measures, it's good to take these tips into consideration.

1. Develop a sense of community.
People don't come to work to make tons of friends. The office is the place where you focus on getting work done. However, employees spend a lot of time in the workplace. Knowing this, it's really good for employees to get along and feel a sense of camaraderie with one another. When you develop a sense of community among the team, it'll help keep people accountable in a different way. No one wants to stick out as the sore thumb among the team. When people feel a sense of ownership and belonging to the company, they're more likely to do what it takes to stick around and be a beneficial member of the company.

2. Use systems.
It's really wise to use systems in order to keep your employees on task. It's a good idea to consider using streamlined systems so that you can see what your employees are working on through a digital portal. There are many programs that offer check-lists, timestamps and proof of completed work. It's also a good idea to use an electronic timing system for your hourly employees. It's never good for an employee to add on extra hours to their timesheets. This is considered stealing from the company. Implement a penalty system as well. Employees need to know that there are lines they can't cross. Whether it's through an employee dishonesty bond or a demotion before firing, set up systems to keep everyone accountable.

3. Communicate the rules.
No one wants to feel like they're being watched like a fish in a fishbowl. However, when it comes to productivity in the workplace, it's too easy for many employees to slack off. It's totally okay to slack off during personal time. However, when an employee is on the clock, it's really important to show up and get the work done. Furthermore, someone is paying for the time. When an employee first joins the team, sit down and communicate the rules within the workplace. This conversation might be a little challenging to have. However, it's still an important one. Communicate your expectations as the boss and make sure you're clear. It's also wise to keep something in writing that proves the employee understood the rules when they joined the team.