Document Control
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Document Title | Employee Appraisal Form |
| Document Owner | Human Resources |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Effective Date | {{effective_date}} |
| Review Cycle | Annual |
| Classification | Internal Use |
Employee Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Employee Name | {{employee_name}} |
| Employee ID | {{employee_id}} |
| Job Title | {{job_title}} |
| Department | {{department}} |
| Line Manager | {{manager_name}} |
| Review Period | {{review_period}} |
Purpose & Scope
Provide a fair, structured assessment of the employee's performance, behaviours and development against agreed objectives for the review period.
Scoring Rubric (1 = Needs Improvement · 5 = Outstanding)
| Criterion | Rating | Evidence / Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Work | 1 2 3 4 5 | |
| Productivity & Delivery | 1 2 3 4 5 | |
| Job Knowledge | 1 2 3 4 5 | |
| Communication | 1 2 3 4 5 | |
| Teamwork & Collaboration | 1 2 3 4 5 | |
| Initiative & Ownership | 1 2 3 4 5 | |
| Customer Focus | 1 2 3 4 5 | |
| Adherence to Values | 1 2 3 4 5 |
Goals Review (Previous Period)
| Goal | Target | Outcome | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengths
Document at least three specific strengths demonstrated during the review period, with examples.
Areas for Development
Identify priority development areas with measurable improvement criteria.
Goals for Next Period
| SMART Goal | Success Measure | Due Date | Support Required |
|---|---|---|---|
Employee Self-Assessment
Use this section to record the employee's reflections on the period, blockers encountered and aspirations for the next cycle.
Overall Rating
| Rating | Definition |
|---|---|
| Outstanding | Consistently exceeds all expectations |
| Exceeds | Often exceeds expectations |
| Meets | Fully meets expectations |
| Partially Meets | Inconsistent performance |
| Below | Performance below required standard |
Review Workflow
| Stage | Owner | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Submission | Employee | Day 0 |
| Manager Review | Line Manager | 2 business days |
| HR Review | HR Business Partner | 3 business days |
| Final Decision | Department Head | 5 business days |
| Communication | HR | Within 1 business day of decision |
Notes
Use this space to capture additional context, attachments referenced, or any deviations from standard process. All notes form part of the official record.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
All personal data captured under this document is processed in accordance with {{company_name}}'s Data Protection & Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection legislation (including GDPR/UK GDPR where relevant). Records are retained for {{retention_period}} and accessed only on a need-to-know basis.
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