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Daily Work Report

A daily work report is an end-of-day summary an employee sends to their manager listing tasks completed, work in progress, issues faced and the plan for the next day. It keeps managers informed without meetings and is common for new joiners, remote staff and field roles.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

DAILY WORK REPORT

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Department:
[Department]
Date:
[DD/MM/YYYY]
Login / Logout:
[HH:MM] / [HH:MM]
Work Mode:
[Office / WFH / Field]

1. Tasks Completed Today

Sr. No.TaskOutput / ResultTime SpentStatus
1[Task][Result][Hours][Done / In Progress / Blocked]
2[Task][Result][Hours][Done / In Progress / Blocked]
3[Task][Result][Hours][Done / In Progress / Blocked]
4[Task][Result][Hours][Done / In Progress / Blocked]

2. Key Numbers (if applicable)

MetricTargetAchieved
[Calls / Visits / Tickets][No.][No.]
[Orders / Leads][No.][No.]

3. Issues and Blockers

Issue faced and action taken
Support needed from manager / other team

4. Plan for Tomorrow

  1. [Priority task 1]
  2. [Priority task 2]
  3. [Priority task 3]
Submitted by
[Employee Name]
Reviewed by
[Reporting Manager]
Comments: [Comments]

What this template includes

  • Tasks completed with time – shows output
  • Status of each task – done, in progress, blocked
  • Issues and blockers – early escalation
  • Plan for tomorrow – prioritisation
  • Support needed – clear ask
  • Login and logout time – links to attendance

When to use it

  • New joiners during probation
  • Remote or hybrid employees
  • Sales and service staff reporting visits
  • Short-term projects needing daily tracking

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add role-specific metrics (calls, visits, tickets)
  2. 2Choose email or Word submission
  3. 3Set a submission time (e.g. by 6:30 p.m.)
  4. 4Keep it to one page

HR tips

  • Write outcomes, not just activities
  • Raise blockers early in the report
  • Managers should acknowledge and respond to blockers
  • Stop daily reports once weekly reports are enough

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write a daily work report?+

List the tasks you completed with time spent, those still in progress, any issues and your plan for tomorrow. Keep it short and factual.

What is DWR in office?+

DWR stands for Daily Work Report, an end-of-day summary of work done submitted to the manager.

Is a daily work report the same as a timesheet?+

No. A timesheet focuses on hours; a daily work report focuses on tasks, status and next steps.