How To Establish A Performance Improvement Plan

Jeffrey Fermin
9 min readJun 6, 2023

Are you an HR professional tasked with writing a performance improvement plan (PIP) for an employee? Are you unsure where to start or how to create a plan that will effectively address performance issues? If so, you’re in the right place. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key steps to establishing a PIP that will set clear expectations and help employees improve their performance. By following our guide, you’ll be able to create a plan that is fair, objective, and tailored to the needs of your organization and your employees.

What Is A Performance Improvement Plan?

A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a tool used by employers to help employees improve their performance when they are not meeting expectations. It is typically used when an employee has received negative feedback or is not meeting the standards set out in their job description or company policies.

The PIP is a formal document that outlines the specific areas in which the employee needs to improve, as well as the goals, expectations, and timeline for improvement. A PIP is often used as a last resort before termination, as it gives the employee a clear roadmap for improvement and the opportunity to turn their performance around. The PIP should be tailored to the individual employee and should include specific…

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Jeffrey Fermin

Howdy 👋🏼 I’ve been in HR Tech since 2011 when I co-founded Officevibe (left 2016) | Trying to make the future of work the present | Let’s talk people ops 💬