In this episode, Sarah Ropek and Claire Cathcart discuss why performance improvement plans (PIPs) have developed such a negative reputation in many workplaces.

They explore why employees often see a PIP as a sign that their job is at risk, the challenges managers face when addressing underperformance, and why performance conversations are often introduced too late. Claire and Sarah also talk about the importance of early feedback, clear expectations and better manager training when handling performance issues.