{"product_id":"hr-performance-improvement-plan-pip","title":"Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eA professionally structured Performance Improvement Plan template for Australian dental practices — covering performance gap documentation, SMART improvement objectives, support and resources, regular monitoring check-ins, and a formal outcome record. Updated for Australian employment law, April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PIP is a support tool — not a disciplinary one. It is used when an employee is struggling to meet performance standards despite good intentions. Done properly, it is an act of leadership — investing in an employee's success rather than giving up on them. Done poorly — or used as a way to manage someone out — it creates significant Fair Work Commission risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis template ensures your PIP process is genuine, documented, legally defensible, and genuinely designed to help the employee improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ This template does not constitute legal advice. Before use, seek qualified HR or legal advice to ensure the process is appropriate for your specific circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word format\u003cbr\u003e✔ 6 pages — complete PIP template\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fair Work Act 2009 compliant\u003cbr\u003e✔ 2026-compliant\u003cbr\u003e✔ Instant digital download\u003cbr\u003e✔ Single-practice licence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1 — Employee \u0026amp; PIP Details\u003cbr\u003eEmployee name, role, employment type, commencement date, supervising manager, PIP start date, interim review date, target completion date, and prior warning details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2 — Performance Concerns\u003cbr\u003eA structured table for documenting specific performance concerns — with columns for performance area, specific concern\/gap, standard expected, and evidence (date\/incident). Includes a prompt to be factual and specific, and to avoid vague language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3 — SMART Improvement Objectives\u003cbr\u003eUp to 5 SMART improvement objectives — with columns for the objective, how progress will be measured, target date, and achieved tick box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 4 — Support \u0026amp; Resources Provided\u003cbr\u003eA structured support table covering coaching\/mentoring, additional training\/CPD, regular PM check-in meetings, documented feedback, buddy\/peer support, adjusted duties, EAP referral, and other support — with provider and frequency\/timeline columns. Includes a Fair Work reminder that a PIP without genuine support is unfair and unenforceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 5 — Monitoring \u0026amp; Review\u003cbr\u003eA formal check-in log for recording progress at each scheduled review — with objectives discussed, progress assessment (On Track \/ Behind \/ Achieved), employee comments, and dual signatures at each review point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 6 — PIP Outcome\u003cbr\u003eThree outcome options: objectives fully met (PIP complete), substantially met (PIP extended with revised objectives), or not met (proceed to further disciplinary action). Includes space for outcome details, next steps, and tri-party sign-off (Practice Manager, employee, and Practice Owner).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resolve Dental Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53693974511980,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9657\/6876\/files\/product_photo_documents_aaa27340-29a9-43ae-8542-eaddbff5cd0b.png?v=1777692442","url":"https:\/\/www.resolvedentalconsultancy.com.au\/products\/hr-performance-improvement-plan-pip","provider":"Resolve Dental Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}