This checklist is designed to guide HR professionals and managers in implementing a performance improvement plan for staff members who are not meeting performance expectations. It ensures a structured approach to address performance issues and support employee development.
Review employee performance data and feedback to clearly identify specific areas where the employee is not meeting expectations.
Arrange a private meeting to discuss the identified performance issues and express your concerns in a constructive manner.
Clearly communicate the performance expectations and set achievable goals for the employee to work towards.
Collaboratively create a performance improvement action plan that includes tasks, timelines, and resources the employee will need to succeed.
Ensure that the employee has access to necessary training, mentoring, or resources to help them improve their performance.
Schedule regular follow-up meetings to discuss progress, address any challenges, and adjust the action plan as needed.
After a designated period, evaluate the employee's performance against the established goals to determine if improvement has been made.
Record the results of the performance evaluation, and any decisions regarding the employee’s continuation or further action in the organization.