{"product_id":"pip-toolkit-performance-improvement-plan","title":"PIP Toolkit - Performance Improvement Plan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen a performance issue reaches the point of a formal plan, most managers get it wrong — not because they don't care, but because no one taught them what makes a PIP legally defensible versus legally dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis toolkit was built for managers and HR professionals who need to do this right the first time. It walks you through the decisions that happen before you open a template — because the thinking behind the PIP matters as much as the document itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManager's guide covering when to use a PIP, when not to, and the legal flags most managers miss: ADA\/FMLA intersection, protected class consistency, documentation language that holds up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManager Prep Worksheet — a structured reflection tool to complete before drafting the plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePIP Template — a clean, customizable formal plan ready to adapt to your situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompleted Example — a fully filled-out sample PIP so you can see what specific and defensible looks like in practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDelivered as an editable Word document (.docx). Customize with your company details and save as PDF to share. Instant download — files delivered immediately after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLegal Note: This toolkit provides general HR process guidance and does not constitute legal advice. For PIPs involving potential ADA, FMLA, or discrimination considerations, consult your employment attorney before proceeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HR Template Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45299008864567,"sku":"10009","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5931\/0903\/files\/piptoolkithero.png?v=1778345567","url":"https:\/\/hrtemplatestore.com\/products\/pip-toolkit-performance-improvement-plan","provider":"HR Template Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}