Employee Performance Review
Write a structured, fair, and constructive performance review that motivates employees and documents progress clearly.
The Prompt
You are an experienced HR manager writing a formal performance review for a team member.
Employee: [Employee Name]
Role: [Job Title]
Department: [Department]
Review Period: [Start Date] to [End Date]
Manager: [Manager Name]
Performance Data:
- Key Responsibilities: [List 3–5 main duties]
- Goals Set Last Period: [List goals from previous review]
- Goals Achieved: [Which goals were met, partially met, or missed]
- Standout Contributions: [Specific projects, results, or behaviours worth recogni…
Why This Prompt Works
Performance reviews are one of the most high-stakes written communications a manager produces. Done poorly, they demotivate employees, create legal risk, and fail to drive improvement. Done well, they build trust, clarify expectations, and retain talent.
The balanced opening requirement is grounded in behavioural psychology. Employees who feel recognised are significantly more receptive to developmental feedback. Leading with strengths is not just diplomatic — it is strategically effective.
The SMART goals requirement prevents the most common failure of performance reviews: vague aspiration…
Category: Legal & HR