It is a document form that involves the employee’s assessment of job performance over the past year while serving as a source of communication between employees and employers. It provides a comprehensive review and assessment of the performance metrics of employees, and, unlike other employee evaluation templates, it provides the goals and objectives of the current and the next review year. This free template allows the assessment of employee performance while getting feedback, further enhancing development and communication between managers and employees.
At the header of this template, as an employer, you can add your company name. Employee details, such as employee name, job title, department, date of joining, review period, and reviewer name can be mentioned. The main sections of this template are:
- In the first section, performance metrics can be written, such as task completion, quality of work, communication skills, problem-solving, time-management dependability, adaptability, and more per your need. These skills can be assessed using ratings (from 1 to 5). Furthermore, employers can add comments regarding each skill. An evaluation criteria is provided to guide you about the rating scale.
- Goals and objectives for the year under review can be written in the following section. The status of these objectives can be updated, and comments from the managers can be added.
- A section is provided for writing feedback and comments regarding the performance and progress of employees. This section is divided into two parts; in the first section, feedback and comments from the reviewer, and within the second section, employees can provide their feedback.
- Similarly, goals and objectives for the next review period can be added by the manager or the employer. Rows have been provided for writing goals, their completion date, and the comments from the employer can be written in this section. A section for writing the training and development needs is provided. Rows for writing the training area, training method, and comments from the employer are included.
- This template provides a section for assessing the overall performance rating. Here, the employers can rate the overall performance and progress out of 5. A summary of the employee’s overall performance evaluation can be added in the comments section.
- You can write the feedback and comments in a section, including recommended actions, promotions, salary adjustments, or other information. Employees can also add their comments, concerns, and feedback in a separate section, enhancing the formal communication between employers and employees. Finally, the employee and employer can add their signatures at the end of this template.
This template is unique in its type because it allows the assessment of employees over one year while allowing feedback and review from employees and employers. It has a professionally designed layout that fulfills its purpose of thoroughly assessing an employee. Yet, you have the option to customize any section of this template by adding or removing any skill as per your needs.
It has a user-friendly, clean, and interactive layout. It has some specific perks, including its availability in various file formats, such as ODT, DocX, DotX, and Google Docs. Furthermore, it can be used online and can be printed. It streamlines the annual evaluation of employees, further promoting continuous professional development while providing a structural framework for goals and objectives.
