Performance Improvement Policy Template – Small Organisations

Managing underperformance is one of the trickiest things a manager has to do. Without a clear process, it's easy to handle situations inconsistently, which creates risk for the organisation.

This performance improvement policy template is written for small UK businesses and charities. It sets out a structured, fair process for managing capability concerns, from informal conversations through to a formal performance improvement plan, in plain English and ready to adapt to your organisation.

What's included

• Performance Improvement Policy template written for small UK businesses and charities
• Guidance on informal discussion before formal action is taken
• Full formal performance improvement process across three stages, including PIPs
• Clear explanation of performance improvement meetings, including the right to be accompanied
• Appeals process
• Provided as a Word document, ready to edit

Why you need it

A performance issue that isn't managed properly rarely resolves itself. This policy gives managers a clear framework to follow, and means employees understand what to expect at every stage of the process.