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Build a fair Performance Improvement Plan around support and measurable goals.

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ProductionReady for self-serve use 20-30 minutesOpen the secure guided flow from this hero.
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Create a PIP action record with objectives, support, review dates and history. See how PIP process, employee improvement plan and the employer record fit together before choosing the next step.

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A clear process

How Performance Improvement Plan works

Move from the first facts to a retained employee record without losing the thread.

  1. 1Start the performance improvement plan record

    Open the guided Performance Improvement Plan flow for the relevant employee.

  2. 2Add the relevant facts

    Record the dates, people and context needed for the Performance Improvement Plan process.

  3. 3Review the Performance Improvement Plan action record

    Check the prepared wording, dates and decision record before anything is issued.

  4. 4Issue or record the outcome

    Complete the action and retain the outcome against the employee.

  5. 5Keep the case history

    Return to the workspace for documents, timeline events and follow-up actions.

What you'll have at the end

A measurable improvement plan the manager and employee can use

HRHeaven brings performance improvement plan, pip review schedule, performance improvement plan letter together so you can review the case, share the right document and retain the employee record with the next steps clear.

Employer recordPerformance Improvement Plan

Keeps the facts, decisions and supporting context for performance improvement plan together in one employer record.

Employer recordPIP Review Schedule

Turns the pip review schedule into practical steps the employer or manager can work through.

Employee documentPerformance Improvement Plan Letter

Gives the employee a clear written record of the performance improvement plan and the next steps agreed by the employer.

The case stays together

Facts, performance improvement plan and follow-up activity remain linked to this performance improvement plan matter.

Review before anything is shared

Check and approve the wording before a letter, response or outcome is sent to the employee.

A record you can return to

Retain the completed file and its timeline so the next decision starts with the right context.

Everything you create is securely saved in your HRHeaven account. You stay in control of what's shared and when.

Preview the documents

See what your completed Performance Improvement Plan file can include

These previews are taken from HRHeaven's approved synthetic quality corpus. They show the structure and presentation of documents prepared through this HR Action. Your completed file will use the facts and decisions recorded in your own case.

The wider platform

Relevant HRHeaven capabilities for Performance Improvement Plan

The page highlights only the platform capabilities most relevant to this action.

AI Guidance

Prompts stay focused on the facts and decisions relevant to this HR situation.

Employee Records

The action history remains connected to the relevant employee record.

Organisation Memory

Relevant organisational context supports more consistent future people decisions.

Employee Timeline

Key activity, decisions and review points remain visible in chronological order.

Secure Document Storage

Prepared records remain available from the employer workspace after completion.

Suitability and boundaries

Know when this HR Action is the right fit

When to use it

Use this page when an employer needs to understand or manage performance improvement plan and wants a clearer record of the facts, decisions and next steps.

What to prepare

Prepare the relevant dates, employee details and existing records. Useful context may include PIP process, employee improvement plan, performance support plan.

When advice may be appropriate

Take specialist advice before acting where dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, disability, pregnancy, contested evidence or complex medical facts may affect the decision.

Current availability

Production. Ready for self-serve use.

Important:
Use extra care before acting.

Take specialist advice before acting where dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, disability, pregnancy, contested evidence or complex medical facts may affect the decision.

Likely evidence: Performance evidence (recommended).

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Each card keeps its own real availability state and links to its public information page.

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Monitor PIP Progress

Track PIP review tasks, progress notes and follow-up actions.

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End Performance Improvement Plan

Close a PIP with a recorded outcome, supporting notes and next steps.

15-25 minutes Extra care
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Performance Review

Run a structured performance review with notes, objectives and outcome tracking.

15-25 minutes Extra care
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Frequently asked questions

Performance Improvement Plan questions

When should an employer use Performance Improvement Plan?

Create a PIP action record with objectives, support, review dates and history. Use it when the facts match this specific HR situation and the employer needs a clear process record.

What records are associated with Performance Improvement Plan?

Performance Improvement Plan action record. Available case features depend on the completed action definition and the information supplied.

What should I prepare for Performance Improvement Plan?

Prepare the relevant dates, employee details, existing correspondence and workplace records. Useful context includes PIP process, employee improvement plan, performance support plan.

Can I add evidence to Performance Improvement Plan?

This action does not require evidence upload to understand the page. Keep any supporting notes factual, relevant and proportionate.

Can I start Performance Improvement Plan now?

Yes. Use the primary start button to open the secure guided flow. Single-action access starts from £4.99, and eligible use may also be covered by HR Actions Unlimited. Current status: Production - Ready for self-serve use.

Does Performance Improvement Plan replace legal advice?

No. HRHeaven provides structured process and record support. Take specialist advice where the facts involve dismissal risk, discrimination, whistleblowing, disability, pregnancy, contested evidence or another complex legal issue.

Your case stays alive. Return anytime with new employee feedback or updated answers, additional evidence or documentation, and revised decisions or follow-up meetings. We keep the history connected and update your outputs accordingly.

Ready to begin?

Ready to begin Performance Improvement Plan?

Open the secure guided flow and keep the action, outputs and follow-up history connected.

Guidance focused on performance improvement plan Performance Improvement Plan action record clearly identified Facts, decisions and next steps kept together