Oppor to Improve

Notice of Opportunity to Improve Performance (also known as Performance Improvement Period - PIP): After discussion with the employee (periodic performance review), if the employee's performance still does not improve, you must inform him/her of the critical element(s) in which performance is unacceptable, in what way it is unacceptable, and exactly what is required to bring it up to the "Fully Successful" level. The Human Resource office will assist supervisors in developing an acceptable Performance Improvement Plan. The employee must be provided a reasonable opportunity period to demonstrate acceptable performance. The time needed to demonstrate acceptable performance is a judgment made by you based on such considerations as:

The employee's position
The extent of the performance problem
The nature of the problem

Management Actions During the Opportunity Period: Below are actions that may be required during the opportunity period.

Closer supervision and counseling
Personal task accomplishment demonstration or on-the-job training
Supervisory or peer coaching
Frequent feedback
Special assignments
Formal training
Referral to Employee Assistance Program (TBL)
Referral for fitness-for-duty medical examination

Further Performance Management Information

Addressing and Resolving Poor Performance