Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) 101

$49.00

When performance isn't where it needs to be, the worst thing you can do is nothing. The second worst thing is handling it inconsistently.

A PIP done right isn't about building a paper trail to fire someone. It's about giving an employee a clear, structured path to get back on track while protecting your company if things don't improve.

This ready-to-use template takes the guesswork out of one of the hardest conversations a manager has to have. It's easy to customize, and built for companies that don't have a full HR team to lean on.

What's included:

  • Guidance on when a PIP is the right tool and, just as importantly, when it isn't

  • A complete PIP template with defined goals, timelines, check-in structure, support resources, and consequence language

  • Guidance notes so you know exactly what to include in each section

  • A framework you can use consistently across your organization

This template is right for you if:

  • You're navigating a performance issue and don't know where to start

  • You want to handle the situation fairly and document it properly

  • You need something you can put to work today, not build from scratch

When performance isn't where it needs to be, the worst thing you can do is nothing. The second worst thing is handling it inconsistently.

A PIP done right isn't about building a paper trail to fire someone. It's about giving an employee a clear, structured path to get back on track while protecting your company if things don't improve.

This ready-to-use template takes the guesswork out of one of the hardest conversations a manager has to have. It's easy to customize, and built for companies that don't have a full HR team to lean on.

What's included:

  • Guidance on when a PIP is the right tool and, just as importantly, when it isn't

  • A complete PIP template with defined goals, timelines, check-in structure, support resources, and consequence language

  • Guidance notes so you know exactly what to include in each section

  • A framework you can use consistently across your organization

This template is right for you if:

  • You're navigating a performance issue and don't know where to start

  • You want to handle the situation fairly and document it properly

  • You need something you can put to work today, not build from scratch