Creating the PIP

Assuming you’ve gotten agreement from others on the content, it’s time to actually write the PIP. Since documentation is a key part of the process, you’ll need to begin the process by formally writing it. This is most easily explained with an example.

The following sidebars contain the content of an example PIP for a hypothetical employee called Stephen. His performance has been declining over time, which has been demonstrated by his unexplained absences from work and failure to complete work at the speed and standard expected from someone in a senior position.

Outline

Let’s look at how the PIP could begin. This example assumes that you have formally gathered feedback from the whole team about them first.

Example: PIP introduction

This is to inform you that you are being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The PIP is to define our areas of concern with your performance, to reiterate our expectations, and to ...