employee performance improvement plan template pdf

Employee Performance Improvement Plan

Instructions for Use

• Complete all bracketed fields with specific, objective data regarding the employee’s performance gaps and the required corrective actions.
• Schedule a formal meeting with the employee to review this document, ensuring they have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input on the support resources listed.
• Maintain a copy of the signed document in the employee’s personnel file and conduct formal check-in meetings at the intervals specified below to document ongoing progress.

Parties & Definitions

This Performance Improvement Plan ("Plan") is entered into by and between [Company Name] ("Employer") and [Employee Full Name] ("Employee"), effective as of [Date].

Operative Clauses

1. Performance Deficiencies: The Employee has demonstrated performance deficiencies in the following areas: [Describe specific areas where performance has not met expectations, citing objective data or examples].

2. Performance Expectations: To achieve a satisfactory performance level, the Employee must meet the following objectives:

   • [Objective 1]: [Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound criteria].
   • [Objective 2]: [Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound criteria].
   • [Objective 3]: [Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound criteria].

3. Support and Resources: The Employer will provide the following support to assist the Employee in meeting the above objectives:

   • [Training/Mentorship/Tools]: [Detail resources provided].
   • [Supervisory Support]: [Frequency of check-in meetings].

4. Duration and Review: This Plan will remain in effect for a period of [Number] days, beginning on [Start Date] and ending on [End Date]. Formal progress reviews will occur on the following dates: [List review dates].

5. Consequences: Failure to achieve and maintain the performance standards outlined in this Plan by the end of the review period may result in further disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

6. At-Will Employment: Nothing in this Plan alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship between the Employer and the Employee. Employment remains terminable at the will of either party, with or without cause or notice, at any time.

Acknowledgment

I, [Employee Full Name], acknowledge that I have received this Plan and understand the expectations and consequences outlined herein.

Employee Signature: __________ Date: [__________]

Manager Signature: __________ Date: [__________]

Printed Name: [Manager Name] Title: [Manager Title]

Disclaimer: This document is a general framework intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Employment laws vary significantly by jurisdiction; please consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations before implementing this document.