Here is a free printable employee performance appraisal template:
Employee Name: ____________ Date of Review: ____
Job Title: ________________ Department: ________
Supervisor: ______________
Rating Scale:
5 – Outstanding
4 – Exceeds Expectations
3 – Meets Expectations
2 – Needs Improvement
1 – Unsatisfactory
Performance Factors
Quality of Work
Comments:
Rating:
Quantity of Work
Comments:
Rating:
Knowledge & Skills
Comments:
Rating:
Initiative
Comments:
Rating:
Teamwork
Comments:
Rating:
Dependability
Comments:
Rating:
Timeliness
Comments:
Rating:
Overall Performance Rating:
Strengths:
- [Strength]
- [Strength]
Areas for Improvement:
- [Improvement Area]
- [Improvement Area]
Goals for Next Review Period:
- [SMART Goal]
- [SMART Goal]
Additional Comments:
Employee Signature:_____ Date:
Supervisor Signature:_____ Date:__
Tips:
- Assign numeric ratings for each performance factor
- Provide comments to justify each rating
- Identify employee strengths and areas for improvement
- Set SMART and specific goals for the next review period
- Include space for additional comments from supervisor
- Get employee and supervisor signatures with date reviewed
- Provide employee with a copy
- Print on company letterhead for an official record