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Performance Improvement Plans often get a bad rap. When they're misused or poorly implemented, PIPs can create more harm than good. In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young, VP of People at 15Five, clears up the misconceptions and explains how PIPs can be a valuable tool for employee growth. Karina shares how PIPs should be about clarity, alignment, and development, not punishment. She discusses how to provide consistent feedback, set clear expectations, and offer the support employees need to succeed. You'll learn: Why clarity and communication are essential to create effective PIPs How to identify role mismatches instead of focusing solely on performance Why investing in PIPs can save time and costs in the long run Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Why PIPs are essential in the workplace (05:29) Employee growth and manager accountability (12:03) Misconceptions about PIPs (19:16) Actionable strategies in creating a PIP (22:04) The key role of communication (23:30) What you should know about PIPs as an employee (25:12) Motivating employees and shaping career trajectories Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five's Performance Review Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/review-process-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Performance For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo
