PIP Basics
Eligibility Rules
Weekly Flow
Skill vs Will
Closing the PIP
100

Where must all PIP documentation be recorded?

What is Connect?

100

Minimum weeks in production before a PIP can begin.

What is 5?

100

In Week 1 of the PIP, what happens?

What is Verbal Warning + SMART goals?

100

A skill issue should be handled with what approach?

What is more opportunities or transfer?

100

How many consecutive weeks must the employee meet goals for a successful PIP?

What is 3?

200

After how many misses in 5 weeks does a PIP start?

What is 3?

200

Maximum number of KPIs that can be off target to qualify for PIP.

What is 2?

200

What is the consequence of failing Week 2 goals?

What is 1st Improvement Opportunity, no DA?

200

A will issue should be handled with what approach?

What is DA escalation?

200

What document is given when a PIP closes successfully?

What is a Congratulations Letter?

300

What action officially begins the PIP?

What is a Verbal Warning with SMART goals?

300

Only which KPIs are considered for PIP eligibility?

What are bonus-structure KPIs?

300

In Week 3, what critical assessment must the manager make?

What is identify Skill vs Will issue?

300

In Week 5, what happens if the employee still fails due to skill?

What is 4th opportunity or transfer?

300

What are the possible outcomes if the PIP is unsuccessful?

What is DA escalation, transfer, or termination?

400

What is the main purpose of a PIP?

What is to improve performance through development, not just discipline?

400

What happens if an employee has 3 or more KPIs off target?

What is escalation for transfer or termination?

400

In Week 4, what happens if it’s a Will issue?

What is Written Warning?

400

In Week 6, what happens if skill issues persist without transfer?

What is Written/Final Warning?

400

In one phrase, summarize the guiding principle of PIP

What is Development first, discipline second?

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