Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Employee Information
Employee Name: {{employee_name}}
Employee ID: {{employee_id}}
Job Title: {{job_title}}
Department: {{department}}
Date of Issue: {{date_of_issue}}
Performance Area(s) Requiring Improvement
Clearly describe the specific areas where the employee's performance is below expectations. Provide concrete examples and dates where applicable.
{{performance_areas}}
Impact on business operations/team: {{impact_on_operations}}
Expected Standards and Goals
Clearly define the expected performance standards for the position and outline the specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals the employee is expected to meet.
{{expected_standards}}
{{smart_goals}}
Action Plan for Improvement
Detail the specific actions the employee must take to improve performance. This may include training, coaching, mentorship, or new work processes.
{{action_plan}}
Resources to be provided by the company (e.g., training, equipment, support): {{company_resources}}
Timeline for completion of actions: From {{start_date}} to {{end_date}}
Monitoring and Review
Outline how performance will be monitored and the frequency of review meetings.
Review Meeting Schedule:
- First Review: {{first_review_date}}
- Second Review: {{second_review_date}}
- Final Review: {{final_review_date}}
Criteria for successful completion of improvement plan: {{success_criteria}}
Potential Consequences of Non-Improvement
Clearly state the potential consequences if satisfactory improvement is not achieved within the specified timeframe. This may include further disciplinary action, reassignment, or termination of employment.
{{consequences_of_non_improvement}}
Employee Declaration
I, {{employee_name}}, acknowledge that I have read and understand the contents of this Superior Improvement Form. I understand the areas where my performance needs improvement, the expected standards, the action plan, and the potential consequences if improvement is not achieved. I commit to making a genuine effort to meet the outlined expectations.
Employee Signature: _________________________ Date: {{employee_signature_date}}
Printed Full Name: {{printed_employee_name}}
Manager Declaration
I, {{manager_name}}, confirm that I have discussed the contents of this Superior Improvement Form with the employee and have provided them with an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. I commit to providing the necessary support and resources to aid in the employee's improvement.
Manager Signature: _________________________ Date: {{manager_signature_date}}
Printed Full Name: {{printed_manager_name}}
Title: {{manager_title}}
Witness (Optional)
I attest that this discussion took place and that the employee was given opportunity to understand and respond.
Witness Signature: _________________________ Date: {{witness_signature_date}}
Printed Full Name: {{printed_witness_name}}
Title: {{witness_title}}
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