Guide to Performance Improvement Plan (AKA PIP) in the workplace [Video]

You have an employee that seems kind of lost, and you want to get them back on track, whip out a PIP! But…

What is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?

A Performance Improvement Plan is essentially a document that is sent to an employee when their work isn’t meeting the expectations required by the business.

This document does not have to be static, rather it’s a two-way conversation where HR communicates with the underperforming employee and other managers, supervisors, and co-workers.

A PIP intends to offer a positive solution to an underlying issue that an employee may be having within this business, whether it’s because a specific tool is not being correctly, deadlines are not being properly met, or the job just isn’t meeting specific expectations and requirements.

In other words, it’s a document to enhance performance.

A PIP can cover specific areas within a job such as skill gaps or training. Basically, any deficiency the employee might be showing that could be affecting the general …