HR
Performance Review Template
Employee performance review form with rating scales and feedback sections.
About This Performance Review Template
A structured performance review template with rating scales, achievement tracking, and development planning sections. Covers job performance, core competencies, goal achievement, areas for improvement, and career development planning.
Regular performance reviews drive employee growth and organizational improvement. This template provides a consistent framework for fair, objective evaluations across your organization.
Who Is This Template For?
- •Managers conducting annual or quarterly performance reviews.
- •HR teams standardizing the evaluation process.
- •Self-assessments for employees preparing for reviews.
- •Teams implementing a performance management system.
What's Included
- Employee and reviewer information.
- Rating scale for core competencies.
- Goals and achievements section.
- Strengths and areas for improvement.
- Development plan and next-period goals.
- Signatures for employee and manager.
Template Details
- Category
- HR
- Format
- PDF (fillable form fields)
- Page Size
- US Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
- Price
- Free
How to use this template:
- Download the performance review template.
- Fill in employee and review period details.
- Rate each competency using the provided scale.
- Document specific achievements and areas for improvement.
- Create a development plan with goals.
- Both parties sign and file the completed review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should performance reviews be conducted?
Annual reviews are standard, but quarterly check-ins are becoming more common. More frequent reviews lead to better outcomes and fewer surprises.
Should the employee fill out a self-assessment first?
Yes. Self-assessments provide valuable perspective and make the review conversation more productive. Share this template with the employee before the meeting.
How do I make reviews more objective?
Use specific, measurable criteria. Reference concrete examples and data points rather than general impressions. The rating scales in this template help standardize evaluations.