The Business Fix

The PIP Playbook: How to Make Performance Plans a Tool, Not a Weapon

August 26, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Send us Fan Mail Performance Improvement Plans have a reputation problem. For many employees, a PIP feels less like an opportunity to improve and more like a countdown to termination. In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh explore how business owners and managers can use PIPs as a genuine tool for employee growth, accountability, and better workplace culture. What You'll Learn Why PIPs have become toxicWhen to coach, correct, or cutWhen a PIP is actually appropriateThe diffe...

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