Performance Management FAQs

Unsatisfactory Performance

• How do I address unsatisfactory performance?

Corrective Action

• What is the purpose of corrective action?
• What is informal corrective action?
• What is formal corrective action?
• Where is the tipping point between informal and formal corrective action?
• How does formal corrective action impact an employee’s employment?

Coaching

• How do I document coaching or informal corrective action?

Performance Improvement Plan

• What is a PIP (performance improvement plan)?
• How do I establish goals and what is SMART goal setting?
• How should I follow up?