On today’s Adventures of MRS HR…
A manager sits down with an employee and slides a folder across the table: PIP, stamped in red. The room tightens. Defense goes up. Trust drops. Then MRS HR flies in, calm and composed, and replaces it with a folder that reads: “Coaching Plan + Clear Expectations.” Instant shift from tense to hopeful. From fear to focus. Performance management works best when it’s built on: - clear expectations - specific behaviors and examples - support and check-ins - timelines and accountability Yes, PIPs have a place. But coaching and clarity should come first. Question for the community: When you have a performance issue, do you start with coaching and clear expectations, or do you go straight to formal documentation?