“Human resources will not let you fire anyone around here.” That is a statement I have heard over the years. It is also a statement I made at one time. It’s not that HR will not let anyone get let go.

Performance improvement plans (PIPs) are best suited for performance issues, such as an employee not hitting their required ...

A model employee performance improvement plan (PIP) that employers can use to manage and coach a struggling or underperforming employee, with explanatory notes and drafting tips. The purpose of this ...

For 32 years, I’ve been asking (begging) managers to document their conversations they’ve had with employees about performance issues. Discussing performance and conduct concerns ensures transparency, ...