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Published 28 May 2024 | 2 min read
Hidden danger of Performance Improvement Plans
A Sales Manager working on behalf of a New Zealand medical organisation suddenly found themselves on the receiving end of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
A Performance Improvement Plan is meant to be a helpful tool for addressing performance concerns, but for this manager, it becomes a stressful, overwhelming ordeal.
The situation deteriorated rapidly, leading to the sales manager resigning and subsequently submitting a personal grievance claim.