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wp-block-post-title\">Employee performance review checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-22T13:09:11+00:00\">22 Nov 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Employee performance review checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-11-22T13:09:11+00:00\">22 Nov 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Employee performance reviews can be one of the most powerful tools for growth\u2026 when they\u2019re done right. Unfortunately they are often seen as just a box ticking exercise or another meeting that could have been an email. But the reality is, they can spark meaningful conversations, strengthen trust and align professional development with business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">When managers and their team come together to reflect, celebrate wins and plan for what\u2019s next, incredible things happen: confidence grows, output improves and teams thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">But we get it, knowing how to change employee performance reviews from something you have to do into something empowering isn\u2019t always easy. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this checklist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\"><strong>Download <strong>the<\/strong> checklist<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The importance of employee performance reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Meaningful employee performance reviews are a cornerstone of a high-performing culture. When done well, they are one of the most effective tools you have to boost productivity, improve retention and increase employee engagement. In the UK, organisations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acas.org.uk\/archive\/performance-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACAS<\/a> stress the importance of fair and regular appraisals as a key part of good management practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Regular, constructive feedback shows your people that you are invested in their development. It gives them the clarity and direction they need to excel in their roles. This isn&#8217;t just about managing output; it&#8217;s about nurturing talent and building a workforce that is aligned, motivated and ready to tackle business challenges. The foundation of this is learning <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-measure-employee-performance\/\">how to measure employee performance<\/a> effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The process begins with how you frame the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best practices: How to write a performance review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Writing an appraisal that inspires action requires a thoughtful approach. It\u2019s about balance, specificity and a forward-looking perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Here are some of our top tips for writing employee performance reviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">\n<li>Focus on creating a structured, evidence-based narrative that is fair and motivational.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the tone supportive and positive.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid vague statements and focus on observable behaviours and their impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When setting future objectives, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/blog\/setting-career-goals-with-smart\/\">SMART<\/a> (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goal framework to create clarity and a shared understanding of success.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be conscious of unconscious bias and ensure your assessment is based purely on output and contribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pitfalls to avoid in performance reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Knowing what <em>not<\/em> to do is just as important as knowing what you should be doing. And the road to a bad appraisal is paved with common mistakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Vague, unhelpful language like &#8220;be more proactive&#8221; leaves employees confused. A lack of concrete evidence makes feedback feel like a personal opinion rather than a fair assessment. Perhaps the most common trap is focusing only on the negatives, which puts employees on the defensive and shuts down any chance of a productive conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of what not to say, as well as what you should say instead to get the most positive outcome from your employee performance review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table custom-table has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>What not to say in an appraisal&nbsp;<\/td><td>What to say in an appraisal&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;You need to have a better attitude.&#8221; (Vague and subjective).<\/td><td>&#8220;In team meetings, I&#8217;ve noticed you wait to be asked for input. 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