Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Template

A clearer, fairer way to support performance improvement

Use this Performance Improvement Plan template to set specific expectations, agree on measurable goals, and map out the support and check-ins an employee needs to make progress.

Turn performance concerns into a practical plan

A performance conversation is easier to navigate when everyone understands what needs to improve, what success looks like, and how progress will be reviewed. This template gives managers a structured starting point for documenting those details and communicating them clearly.

Inside the resource

• A step-by-step guide to identifying performance issues and defining desired outcomes
• Prompts for setting objectives, actions, support, timelines, and measures of success
• Space to record review dates and manager and employee signatures
• Practical tips for keeping the process factual, realistic, and focused on improvement

Made for constructive conversations

Use the template to prepare for a performance discussion, clarify expectations together, and keep a written record of goals and progress. Adapt it to the employee’s role and your organisation’s process.