Employees may underperform for a variety of reasons—including personal problems and poor onboarding from their employer. But regardless of why it happens, it’s important that the organization step in. HR should train managers not to let poor performance fester but address it head on, including implementing performance improvement plans (PIPs), if necessary. That’s easier said than done.
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