The Body Art Politic

Instead of providing an actual plan to improve performance, they often act as more of an implied indication that it is time for the employee to update his resume. Because PIPs provide a good paper trail if the worker is actually discharged, they allow your attorney to sleep well at night. [...]when...

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Published inHRMagazine Vol. 61; no. 4; p. 18
Main Author Lau, Shari
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria Society for Human Resource Management 01.05.2016
Subjects
Body art
Employees
Employers
Employment
Fair Labor Standards Act 1938-US
Millennials
Tattoos
United States > US
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Summary:Instead of providing an actual plan to improve performance, they often act as more of an implied indication that it is time for the employee to update his resume. Because PIPs provide a good paper trail if the worker is actually discharged, they allow your attorney to sleep well at night. [...]when a PIP is used correctly, a worker who needs a little more training or help in understanding what is expected of her could keep her job, and the employer could save the cost of recruiting a replacement. [...]when you truly want a failing employee to succeed, and the manager is on board and possesses the skills to help the worker excel, a PIP can be a great tool to help you demonstrate your organization's willingness to invest in its people.
ISSN:1047-3149