Careers and pay
Performance improvement plan
A formal plan setting out where an employee's work is falling short, what must improve and by when, with regular check-ins. Usually shortened to PIP.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
They've put him on a PIP: six weeks to hit the targets.
Why it matters to you.
Some PIPs genuinely aim to help; others are the paperwork before a dismissal. Ask what support you'll get, keep your own record of meetings, and quietly look at your options.
Also called PIP.
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