Fix vs Fire: The performance management blog for HR leaders and people managers

Practical guidance for HR leaders and people managers on handling underperformance with clarity and fairness. Expect decision timelines, documentation guidance, and conversation scripts that prevent problems from lingering.

Signs of underperformance: what to look for before you act

Asia Bribiesca-Hedin

Published on: 04/03/2026

Signs of underperformance are easy to miss until the situation becomes harder to manage. Here’s what HR leaders and managers should look for before they act.

Fix vs Fire: Manage an Underperforming Employee

How to Deal With an Underperforming Employee: A Fix vs. Fire Guide for HR and Managers

Asia Bribiesca-Hedin

Published on: 02/02/2026

Fix or fire? Learn how to deal with an underperforming employee. This guide helps HR & managers manage underperformance and turn things around.

Fix vs Fire: Manage an Underperforming Employee

Handle an underperforming employee with a firm and fair process that’s clear, documented, and decisive.

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Practical guidance for HR leaders and people managers on handling underperformance with clarity and fairness. Expect decision timelines, documentation guidance, and conversation scripts that prevent problems from lingering.

Signs of underperformance: what to look for before you act

How to Deal With an Underperforming Employee: A Fix vs. Fire Guide for HR and Managers

Handle an underperforming employee with a firm and fair process that’s clear, documented, and decisive.

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