PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP)

Comprehensive Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Template for Employers & HR

A professionally designed Performance Improvement Plan template that helps employers and HR departments address employee performance issues with clarity, fairness, and legal compliance. This detailed template provides a structured framework to document performance concerns, set clear expectations, and support employee development.

What's Included:

• Employee & Manager Information Section - Capture all relevant details including names, titles, department, and dates
• Performance Issue Documentation - Clearly outline specific performance concerns with concrete examples and measurable metrics
• Expected Performance Standards - Define clear, achievable goals with measurable objectives and success criteria
• Detailed Action Plan - Step-by-step improvement roadmap outlining exactly what the employee must do
• Timeline & Milestones - Structured improvement period with specific review dates and checkpoints
• Support & Resources Section - Document training, mentoring, tools, and assistance the employer will provide
• Consequences Statement - Clear explanation of outcomes if performance doesn't improve
• Signature & Acknowledgment - Professional signature sections for employee, manager, and HR
• Follow-up Review Schedule - Built-in documentation process for tracking progress

Key Benefits:

• Ensures consistent, fair treatment of performance issues across your organization
• Provides legal documentation and protection for your business
• Creates clear communication between managers and employees
• Focuses on objective behaviors and outcomes, not personality
• Supports employee development and improvement opportunities
• Saves HR time with a ready-to-use, professional template

Perfect For:

• HR professionals managing employee performance
• Managers and supervisors addressing team performance issues
• Small business owners without dedicated HR departments
• Organizations establishing formal performance management processes

Easy to Use:

Simply download the template, customize it with your employee's specific information and performance concerns, and implement a structured improvement plan. The template is designed to be clear, professional, and compliant with employment best practices.

Instant digital download. Editable format allows you to customize for your specific needs and use repeatedly across your organization.