Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a formal document that should be used to outline performance issues and set clear objectives and time scales for improvement in respect of employees that are not performing at the required level for their role.

The objectives in the PIP must be agreed with the employee and should be achievable and time-bound.  The manager and employee should also agree any support that may be required to achieve these objectives.

The duration of the PIP will depend on the individual situation but any timescales must be realistic and include regular review meetings to monitor progress towards agreed objectives.

As the name suggests, the PIP is designed to help the employee improve their job performance but if these improvements are not forthcoming within a reasonable timescale then disciplinary action and, ultimately, dismissal may follow. Further documents to help employers in managing poor performance can be found HERE.

This Performance Improvement Plan template is in open format. Either enter the requisite details in the highlighted fields or adjust the wording to suit your purposes.

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