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Performance Improvement Plans

Have you been placed on a performance improvement plan?

Performance management should be fair, supported and genuinely aimed at improvement. Where a process appears predetermined, unrealistic or connected to another issue, it is important to respond carefully and create a clear record.

Typical situations

  • You have been placed on a performance improvement plan without warning.
  • Targets are unclear, unrealistic or not applied to colleagues.
  • Performance concerns began after you raised a complaint or took leave.

Practical first steps

  • Ask for the concerns, the standard expected and the support offered in writing.
  • Respond in writing to each point you disagree with.
  • Keep evidence of your work and any obstacles.

How WorkplaceDisputes.uk may assist

  • Reviewing the plan and the process.
  • Preparing written responses and meeting preparation.
  • Advising on strategy, including where the process may lead to dismissal.

This page is general information about workplace disputes in England & Wales and is not a substitute for advice about your individual circumstances.

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