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The most hated way of firing someone is more popular than ever. It’s the age of the PIP

The most hated way of firing someone is more popular than ever. It’s the age of the PIP
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By Lauren Weber and Chip Cutter In the messy business of getting rid of employees, the PIP is having a moment.A performance improvement plan is usually a list of tough-to-achieve goals to be completed within 30 to 90 days. Can’t shape up? You’re out. The percentage of workers who are subject to performance actions, including PIPs, is on the rise. In 2020, 33.4 people for every 1,000 workers had documented performance issues, according to software firm HR Acuity, which conducts an annual survey. In 2023, 43.6 work...

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