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What is a PIP and when would you use one instead of just a regular review?

For genuine underperformance, independent of the review calendar.

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What is Performance Management and how does it work?Three workflows in one connected module.
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Does the employee complete anything during their own probation, or is it manager-only?The employee completes their own self-assessment.
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What is a PIP and when would you use one instead of just a regular review?For genuine underperformance, independent of the review calendar.
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Who can create a PIP?Admin or HR only.
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What is a PIP and when would you use one instead of just a regular review?

A PIP is a structured improvement plan for someone genuinely underperforming, with goals, scheduled check-ins, and a formal outcome. Use it when a performance issue needs its own dedicated timeline and documentation, not just a lower score on the next scheduled review.

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Does the employee complete anything during their own probation, or is it manager-only?

The employee completes their own self-assessment.

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Who can create a PIP?

Admin or HR only.

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What is Performance Management and how does it work?

Three workflows in one connected module.

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