Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Template

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Employee Information

• Employee Name: [Employee Name]
• Position/Title: [Position/Title]
• Department: [Department]
• Manager: [Manager Name]
• PIP Start Date: [Start Date]
• PIP End Date: [End Date] (typically 30-90 days)

Purpose

This Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is designed to:

1. Clearly communicate performance concerns
2. Outline specific expectations for improvement
3. Provide support resources to facilitate success
4. Define measurement criteria and timelines
5. Document the performance improvement process

Performance Concerns

The following performance issues have been identified:

1. [Performance Area 1]
   • Specific examples of current performance:
     • [Example 1]
     • [Example 2]
   • Expected performance standard:
     • [Standard description]
2. [Performance Area 2]
   • Specific examples of current performance:
     • [Example 1]
     • [Example 2]
   • Expected performance standard:
     • [Standard description]
3. [Performance Area 3]
   • Specific examples of current performance:
     • [Example 1]
     • [Example 2]
   • Expected performance standard:
     • [Standard description]

Improvement Goals and Objectives

To successfully complete this PIP, the employee must demonstrate sustained improvement in the following areas:

Goal 1: [Specific, measurable goal related to Performance Area 1]

• Action Steps:
  1. [Action step]
  2. [Action step]
• Measurement Criteria:
  • [How success will be measured]
• Timeline: [Specific date or milestone]

Goal 2: [Specific, measurable goal related to Performance Area 2]

• Action Steps:
  1. [Action step]
  2. [Action step]
• Measurement Criteria:
  • [How success will be measured]
• Timeline: [Specific date or milestone]

Goal 3: [Specific, measurable goal related to Performance Area 3]

• Action Steps:
  1. [Action step]
  2. [Action step]
• Measurement Criteria:
  • [How success will be measured]
• Timeline: [Specific date or milestone]

Support and Resources

The company will provide the following support to help you succeed:

1. Training/Development:
   • [Specific training opportunities]
2. Coaching:
   • [Frequency of check-ins, mentor assignment, etc.]
3. Additional Resources:
   • [Tools, documentation, or other resources]

Progress Review Schedule

We will meet regularly to discuss your progress:

• Weekly Check-ins: [Day/Time]
• Formal Reviews:
  • Midpoint Review: [Date]
  • Final Review: [Date]

During these meetings, we will:

• Review progress toward goals
• Discuss challenges and solutions
• Adjust the plan if necessary
• Document progress and feedback

Consequences

If satisfactory improvement is not demonstrated by the end of the PIP period:

1. Further disciplinary action may be taken, up to and including termination
2. Extension of the PIP period may be considered at management’s discretion
3. Reassignment to another position may be considered if appropriate

Employee Acknowledgment

I have read and understand this Performance Improvement Plan. I understand that failure to meet the requirements of this plan may result in further disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

I understand that my employment remains at-will, and either the company or I can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Employee Signature: __________________________ Date: __________

Manager Signature: __________________________ Date: __________

HR Representative: __________________________ Date: __________

cc: Personnel File