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 clearly communicate performance concerns outline specific expectations for improvement provide support resources to facilitate success define measurement criteria and timelines document the performance improvement process performance concerns the following performance issues have been identified \[performance area 1] specific examples of current performance \[example 1] \[example 2] expected performance standard \[standard description] \[performance area 2] specific examples of current performance \[example 1] \[example 2] expected performance standard \[standard description] \[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 \[action step] \[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 \[action step] \[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 \[action step] \[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 training/development \[specific training opportunities] coaching \[frequency of check ins, mentor assignment, etc ] 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 further disciplinary action may be taken, up to and including termination extension of the pip period may be considered at management's discretion 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