7. REASON
Over the past few weeks, it has
become increasingly evident that you
have not been performing your
assigned work in accordance with
what is expected of a (JOB
POSITION).
There’s a Template for That!
8. You have not kept up with your
assigned duties.
• DUTIES
• CHALLENGES, ETC
…Template (cont’d)
…You are being placed on a written
performance improvement plan. It is essential
to your success as JOB TITLE and the success
of ATI Enterprises this (PROVIDE SPECIFIC
POOR BEHAVIOR EXAMPLES) not continue.
9. CLOSING
As always… Our next scheduled
discussion date is: (DATE?)
Your Signature & Date
…Template (cont’d)
10. In signing this statement, I acknowledge
this performance counseling and I am
committing to make the effort necessary
to meet the performance expectations of
my position. I understand that failure to
meet this standard may result in further
disciplinary actions.
Employee Signature & Date
…Template (cont’d)
11. • I dreamed I was fired, so I didn't bother to get out
of bed.
• I went all the way to the office and realized I was
still in my pajamas and had to go home to
change.
• I couldn't find the right tie, so I had to wait for the
stores to open so I could buy one.
• I stopped for a bagel sandwich, the store was
robbed and the police required everyone to stay
for questioning.
• A bee flew in my car and attacked me, and I had to
pull over.
5 fairly outrageous Excuses for
Being Late to Work
(Source: CareerBuilder.com)
22. • Partner with HR on
Employee Issues
• No Termination - until
you’ve spoken with HR
Action Plans
23. • First - can we “rehab” Employee?
• Then - what did WE (Managers), do wrong?
Action Plans (cont’d)
• Enough training; Time for
growth?
• Did we give timely/
constructive feedback?
• Written down?
24. Document employee
issues - must have
reasonable legal grounds to
terminate employee IF /
WHEN that becomes
necessary
Documentation,
Documentation, Documentation
25. Managers may be held
personally liable !!
Don’t Set Yourself Up!