Performance improvement plan (PIP)
Workforce Management Glossary
Performance improvement plan (PIP)
What is a performance improvement plan (PIP)?
A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a formal document that might be issued to an employee after a performance appraisal or if they are having performance problems. Within this document, the employer will specify what the problems are, goals that the employee needs to achieve in order to improve their performance and the timeline in which these goals must be ticked off.
Why are PIPs useful in business operations?
While it is never nice to tell an employee they are underperforming in their role, a PIP can actually be a powerful and productive tool. By having a proactive conversation with an employee where expectations are clear and reasonable, issues can be on the path to resolution quicker.
With goals to achieve and an outlined timeframe, expectations are set and clearly communicated, all of which can empower employees to take the necessary steps in order to improve their performance.
How can businesses institute PIPs?
The key to a successful PIP is documentation. The performance problem or problems should be clearly defined. From there, employees need a plan that highlights how they can turn their performance around.
With Roubler’s electronic document management system, a PIP can easily be uploaded and accessed via desktop and mobile. This way, management and the employee can access and review the plan when necessary to improve the effectiveness of the PIP.