performance improvement plan template for employees

Employee Performance Remediation Plan

Instructions for Use

• Complete all bracketed fields with specific, objective data points; avoid subjective language to ensure clarity and defensibility.
• Schedule a formal meeting to review this document with the employee, allowing them to ask clarifying questions and provide feedback.
• Maintain this document in the employee’s personnel file and conduct documented weekly check-ins to track progress against the defined milestones.

Parties & Definitions

This Performance Remediation Plan ("Plan") is entered into by and between [Company Name] ("Employer") and [Employee Name] ("Employee"), effective as of [Date]. This Plan applies to the position of [Job Title] held by the Employee.

Operative Terms

1. Purpose and Scope: This Plan is designed to provide the Employee with a structured opportunity to improve performance to a satisfactory level. This is a formal process intended to address specific performance deficiencies.

2. Areas of Concern: The Employee’s performance has been identified as falling below expectations in the following specific areas: [Detail performance gaps here, citing specific incidents, metrics, or behaviors]

3. Performance Objectives: To successfully complete this Plan, the Employee must achieve the following measurable objectives:

   • [Objective 1]: [Metric/Standard of Success]
   • [Objective 2]: [Metric/Standard of Success]
   • [Objective 3]: [Metric/Standard of Success]

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

   • [Check-in Schedule]: [e.g., Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 10:00 AM]

5. Duration of Plan: This Plan will remain in effect for a period of [Number] days, beginning on [Start Date] and concluding on [End Date] ("Review Period").

6. Progress Monitoring: The manager and Employee will meet [Frequency] to review progress. The Employee is responsible for documenting completed tasks and bringing any obstacles to the manager’s attention immediately.

7. Consequences of Failure: Failure to meet the objectives outlined in this Plan by the conclusion of the Review Period may result in further disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

8. At-Will Disclaimer: Nothing in this document alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship. [Company Name] reserves the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Signature & Acknowledgment

By signing below, the Employee acknowledges receipt of this Plan and understands the performance expectations and the potential consequences of failing to meet them.

Employer Representative: __________ Printed Name: [Name of Manager] Title: [Title of Manager] Date: [Date]

Employee Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Employee Name] Title: [Employee Title] Date: [Date]

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a general framework and does not constitute legal advice. Employment laws vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure this document complies with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.