By Darren Newman, Brightmine Consultant Editor
This model performance improvement procedure helps employers manage underperformance fairly and consistently where issues have not been resolved through day‑to‑day management, setting out a structured process to support improvement.
When to use this model underperformance policy
Use this model policy when an employee is underperforming and concerns about their performance have not been resolved through day-to-day line management and feedback.
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Darren Newman
Employment Lawyer, Brightmine
Darren Newman is an employment lawyer and consultant editor at Brightmine. He qualified at the Bar in 1990, and has extensive experience of representing both employers and employees in the employment tribunal. Darren has provided employment law training to major government departments, commercial organisations, local authorities and public bodies.
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