39: What to do if you get put on a Performance Improvement Plan?

It’s clear that it’s a difficult subject to bring up.

If an employee is not performing at a satisfactory level, this can be a tricky subject to address. However, it’s a discussion that needs to be had, especially if a decline in productivity begins to affect your coworkers.

We oftentimes forget that simple gestures such as recognizing great work, or celebrating an employee’s work anniversary go a long way in establishing a great professional relationship.

Listen to how our host @Samantha Bretous and @nikemacodes feel about PIPs.

Have you ever been put through a Performance Improvement Plan? Let us know in the comments!

Timestamps

• 0:00 – 0:35 Intro
• 0:35 – 5:49 The Truth about Performance Improvement Plans
• 5:51 – 6:18 Managers’ role when deciding to use a PIP?
• 6:18 – 6:26 Closing Remarks

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