PIP

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Here’s a scenario that’s becoming increasingly common in HR departments across the country: An employee is struggling with performance issues. After working with them and providing coaching, the employer decides to put them on a 60-day performance improvement plan (PIP). It’s a reasonable step – giving them a clear path to get back on track.…

Let’s clear up something right away. When I talk about PIPs, I’m not referring to Gladys Knight. (For those that don’t know who Gladys Knight is, I can’t help you).

But PIPs are Performance Improvement Plans. They are typically a list of goals outlined by a company to an employee that the employee must…