Performance Review Templates for Word
Annual Performance Review Template
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This annual performance review template is separated into four sections: current responsibilities, performance assessment, professional development plan, and employee comments. Use the template to create a detailed narrative of an employee’s performance, including exceptional accomplishments as well as areas that need improvement. Work with the employee to create a professional development plan for the year ahead. This template encourages clear communication between employee and manager, and provides plenty of room for detailed feedback.
Professional Development Plan Template
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A professional development plan outlines specific goals and a plan of action for reaching them. This template includes sections for listing any training or further education that might be needed, the purpose of each goal toward career development, action steps, support required to achieve the goals, and a timeline. Goals are separated into short-range, mid-range and long-range to address current needs as well as future growth. Taking the time to create a professional development plan can help keep your employees inspired and ensure that your future business goals are reachable.
Mid-Year Employee Evaluation Form
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A mid-year performance review supports the annual review by tracking progress and providing a reference point for future evaluations. This mid-year employee evaluation form provides a simple layout and rating scale for assessing performance. Sections are included for comments from both the supervisor and employee as well as a goal plan for the evaluation period. With this template, you can create a detailed evaluation and development plan, or keep it simple for a more informal mid-year review.
Introductory Period Performance Review Template
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This performance review template offers a simple rating scale for new employees as well as space for providing open-ended feedback, listing goals, and identifying training needs. It’s designed to be used after the typical 90-day introductory period. Conducting a performance review at this time can help ensure that the individual is a good fit and provide a clear plan of action along with adequate support as the employee grows in his or her position.
Employee Self-Evaluation Form
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Self-evaluations can be challenging, but they can actually be a meaningful tool rather than just a formality. A self-evaluation is a chance to honestly evaluate your job performance and find out if your manager has the same understanding. It’s an opportunity to own your achievements, let your manager know what you’d like to work on, and focus on your career plan. A self-evaluation can be part of a collaborative effort to define performance objectives and expectations that are in line with both the employee’s career goals and the needs of the business. This self-evaluation form provides an open-ended outline for identifying responsibilities, assessing performance and planning performance objectives.
Upward Feedback Template
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Utilizing upward feedback can boost employee job satisfaction and help develop more effective leadership. This upward feedback template gives an employee the chance to provide meaningful feedback to a supervisor. The template is uncomplicated and designed to solicit thoughtful feedback on strengths, accomplishments and areas for improvement.
Peer Review Template
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This peer review template is intended for organizations that include 360-degree feedback in their evaluations. Competencies are rated using a number scale to provide a simple, quantitative look at performance. You can edit the template to include whatever competencies are relevant and appropriate for a peer review among co-workers.
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