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Performance improvement plan templates

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Attendance Improvement PlanInformal Improvement PlanPerformance Improvement Plan
FormatDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages6 pages9 pages
StyleMinimalFriendlyCorporate

Writing a performance improvement plan that gets read

Formal performance improvement plan. That is the job of the 3 templates on this page, and each one takes a different angle on it.

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Compare Attendance Improvement Plan, Informal Improvement Plan, and Performance Improvement Plan, all 6 to 9 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

Questions

What is the best performance improvement plan template to begin from?

Start with Attendance Improvement Plan: A fair, supportive eight-week plan that sets absence triggers, offers help first and records every review. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Informal Improvement Plan.

How many pages does a performance improvement plan need?

The templates here are 6 to 9 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a performance improvement plan in Google Docs?

Yes. These performance improvement plan templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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