HumanResourcely.
Open the library
I.
DOCUMENTPerformance & review · United States

Performance Improvement Plan Template

60-day structured improvement with measurable objectives.

Performance improvement plan template — 60-day structure with measurable objectives, milestones, HR sign-off. $49.

What's on this page

  1. What's in the document — the actual sections, clauses, and notes inside.
  2. Preview — the opening of the document, exactly as you'll receive it.
  3. What you receive — formats included, instant download, lifetime access to quarterly updates.
  4. Methodology — who drafted it, who reviewed it, how it's maintained.
II.
II.What's in the performance improvement plan template

What's in the performance improvement plan template.

  • 01Performance concerns section with evidence framework
  • 023-5 measurable objectives template
  • 0330/60-day milestone structure
  • 04Support commitments (1:1 cadence, training, resources)
  • 05Consequences language with at-will preservation
  • 06Three-signature acknowledgment block
  • 07Editorial notes on writing measurable objectives
III.
III.Preview

The opening, as written.

A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is one of the highest-stakes HR documents — used when an employee's performance has fallen below expectations and continued employment depends on improvement within a defined period. This template provides the structural integrity required for the plan to serve as either a genuine path to improvement or a defensible record if the improvement doesn't happen. Both outcomes need the same scaffolding: measurable objectives, scheduled check-ins, documented evidence, and signature acknowledgments.

The full document continues. Purchase to receive the complete file.

IV.
IV.What you receive

Delivered instantly.

Three formats

.docx for Word, .pdf for sharing, and a Google Doc-compatible export. One purchase, all three.

Instant download

Receipt and download link by email within seconds. Link stays active for 30 days.

Quarterly updates

When the document is revised, we email you the new version free. Forever.

Single-buyer license

Use within your organization, internally and externally with your counterparties. Not for resale.

V.
V.Frequently asked

Questions about the performance improvement plan template.

How long should a PIP run?

30-90 days, with 60 most common. Less than 30 isn't enough; more than 90 feels like surveillance.

Path to termination, or chance to improve?

Both — but most PIPs end in termination. The plan should be structured as a genuine path to success: achievable objectives, real support, manager engaging in good faith.

HR involvement?

Yes, from the start. HR reviews before issuance, attends day 14/30/60 check-ins, signs off on final decision.

Can the employee push back?

Yes. 24-48 hour window between receiving draft and signing final. Signature acknowledges receipt, not agreement.

VI.
VI.Get the document

Performance Improvement Plan, $49.

Instant delivery. .docx, .pdf, and Google Doc formats. Quarterly updates free for life.