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Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
A structured plan to help underperforming employees improve with clear goals, timelines, manager support, check-in frequency, and defined outcomes.
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP)
Employee: [Name] | Manager: [Name]
Date: [Date] | Plan Duration: [30/60/90] days starting [Start Date]
1. PERFORMANCE GAPS
Describe the areas where performance does not meet expectations:
[Area 1]: [Current state vs. expected]
[Area 2]: [Current state vs. expected]
[Area 3]: [Current state vs. expected]
2. IMPROVEMENT GOALS
Goal | Target | Measurement | Due Date
[Goal 1] | [Specific target] | [How measured] | [Date]
[Goal 2] | [Specific target] | [How measured] | [Date]
[Goal 3] | [Specific target] | [How measured] | [Date]
3. SUPPORT & RESOURCES
The company will provide:
• [Training / Mentoring / Tools]
• Check-in frequency: [Weekly / Bi-weekly]
• [Other support]
4. CHECK-IN SCHEDULE
• [Date] — Initial review
• [Date] — Progress check
• [Date] — Mid-point review
• [Date] — Final review
5. OUTCOMES
• If all goals are met by the end of the plan: Employment continues.
• If significant progress but not fully met: Plan may be extended.
• If goals are not met: Further action may be taken, up to and including termination.
Employee Signature: ___________________ Date: _______
Manager Signature: ___________________ Date: _______
HR Signature: ___________________ Date: _______
(Employee signature acknowledges receipt, not necessarily agreement.)