Episode 103: The Truth About PIPs: A Better Way to Manage Performance

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Published March 4, 2025

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In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards is joined by CeCe Wilson to share the legal risks around PIPs, and actionable steps you can take to document performance corrections with employees.

Paul Edwards and CeCe Wilson also discuss:

  • The legal risks associated with what happens when you don’t follow the performance plan or can’t show documentation that the PIP was followed.
  • How PIPs fail to address the root cause of poor performance and can undermine the morale of the team.
  • What to do instead of a PIP for better performance and more legal protections for you and your business.

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