What is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?

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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 chief vp sales marketing officers email list 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 business, or that could potentially be harmful in the future if it's not rectified. Bear in mind, that it's always best to act on something before they have gone beyond repair.

It is important to set deadlines throughout the entire duration of a PIP which can last somewhere between 1 and 3 months. After that time, if the issue has not improved, or the employee has not attempted to improve it, chances are, nothing will change and other measures must be taken.