UK Recruitment Glossary
PIP (Performance Improvement Plan)
In recruiter context
Be honest with yourself: a PIP is usually the start of a managed exit, not a genuine improvement programme. Plenty of people pass them; many of those still leave within six months. If you're put on one, two parallel tracks: hit the targets in writing and quietly start interviewing. Don't bet your career on the goodwill of the manager who put you on the PIP.
Related terms
Flexible Working
A statutory UK right to request changes to your working hours, pattern, or location — from day one o…
Offer Letter
A written document that confirms the role, salary, start date, and terms — usually before the formal…
Hybrid Working
A working pattern split between office and remote — typically 2 or 3 days a week in the office.
ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Software that hiring teams use to receive, store, filter, and rank job applications.