Has anyone ever created a performance action plan for an employee? What kind of statements need to be on there and what is the usual timeline?

Deb:
We generally request that the employee themselves come up with the first draft of the action plan. This allows us to review what the employee believes to be the problem. This action generally takes place after a suspension or if an employee is placed on probation for some reason. The employee and manager will then review the plan and make any modificiations to it.

There is no "typical" format used here for these action plans, just that the problem be stated and a plan to alleviate the problem set out with goal dates and measurables.

Good luck.

Sheila K.