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High-Potential Employee Assessment

A high-potential employee assessment evaluates whether an employee has the ability and drive to grow into larger roles, separately from how well they perform today. Managers and HR use it in talent reviews to place employees on a 9-box grid and decide development investment.

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HIGH-POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Period:: [FY 20XX–XX]
Date:: [Date]
Confidentiality:: Confidential

1. Employee Details

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Time in Current Role	[x] years
Assessor	[Reporting Manager]

2. Potential Indicators (rate 1–5)

Indicator	What to look for	Rating	Evidence
Learning Agility	Learns fast in new situations, applies lessons	[1–5]	[Example]
Leadership	Influences and develops others, takes ownership	[1–5]	[Example]
Strategic Thinking	Sees the bigger picture beyond own role	[1–5]	[Example]
Drive and Aspiration	Wants larger roles and puts in effort to get there	[1–5]	[Example]
Values and Integrity	Acts consistently with company values	[1–5]	[Example]

3. Nine-Box Placement

Performance (last cycle): Low / Moderate / High
Potential (from section 2): Low / Moderate / High
Nine-box position	[Box Name]

4. Retention Risk

Risk of loss: High / Medium / Low
Impact of loss: High / Medium / Low
Reason	[Details]

5. Development Actions

Action	Purpose	Owner	Timeline
[Action]	[Purpose]	[Owner]	[DD/MM/YYYY]
[Action]	[Purpose]	[Owner]	[DD/MM/YYYY]
[Action]	[Purpose]	[Owner]	[DD/MM/YYYY]

Declaration: This assessment is based on observed behaviour and work evidence during the period and has been calibrated in the talent review. It is a development tool and does not itself determine pay or promotion.

Assessor
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]

HR Business Partner
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

Clear separation between current performance and future potential
Potential indicators such as learning agility, leadership and aspiration
Evidence field for each rating
Nine-box grid placement
Risk of loss and impact of loss
Development actions and review date

When to use it

Annual talent review to identify future leaders
Selecting participants for a leadership development programme
Feeding candidates into succession planning
Checking a manager's nomination with structured evidence

How to customise this template

1Choose potential indicators that fit your leadership model
2Define each rating level with examples
3Ask for evidence, not adjectives, against each indicator
4Calibrate results across managers in a talent review meeting
5Decide whether and how outcomes are shared with employees

HR tips

High performance alone does not mean high potential
Check aspiration directly with the employee; not everyone wants a bigger role
Watch for bias toward people who are similar to the assessor
Revisit the assessment yearly; potential is not a permanent label

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Frequently asked questions

What is a high-potential employee?+

An employee who has shown the ability, aspiration and engagement to grow into significantly larger roles, usually within a few years.

What is the 9-box grid?+

It is a three-by-three grid plotting performance against potential. Employees in the top-right box are high performers with high potential.

Should employees be told they are high potential?+

Companies differ. Many share development opportunities without the label, to avoid creating entitlement or demotivating others.

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EMPLOYEE CAREER PATH

Company:: [Company Name]
Job Family:: [Job Family]
Department:: [Department]
Effective From:: [DD/MM/YYYY]

1. Career Ladder

Step	Designation	Grade	Core Responsibilities	Skills / Qualifications to Move Up	Typical Time in Role
1	[Entry Designation]	[Grade]	[Responsibilities]	[Skills]	[x–y] years
2	[Designation]	[Grade]	[Responsibilities]	[Skills]	[x–y] years
3	[Designation]	[Grade]	[Responsibilities]	[Skills]	[x–y] years
4	[Designation]	[Grade]	[Responsibilities]	[Skills]	[x–y] years
5	[Senior Designation]	[Grade]	[Responsibilities]	[Skills]	–

2. Specialist Track

Step	Specialist Designation	Equivalent Grade	Expectation
S1	[Designation]	[Grade]	[Expectation]
S2	[Designation]	[Grade]	[Expectation]
S3	[Designation]	[Grade]	[Expectation]

3. Lateral Moves

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SALARY INCREMENT LETTER

Ref. No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]

To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Designation], [Department]
[Work Location]

Subject: Increment in Salary

Dear [Employee Name],
Congratulations! In recognition of [Reason – e.g. your successful confirmation / completion of the Certification Name certification / your contribution to Project Name], we are happy to grant you an increment in your salary.

Particulars	Details
Current Gross Monthly Salary	₹[Amount]
Increment Amount (per month)	₹[Amount]
Increment Percentage	[Percentage]%
Revised Gross Monthly Salary	₹[Amount]
Revised Annual CTC	₹[CTC]
Effective From	[Effective Date]

The increment will be distributed across your salary components as per company policy, and a revised salary breakup is available from HR on request. Statutory contributions such as PF will be adjusted in line with the revised Basic.

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SALARY REVISION LETTER

Ref. No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]

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To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Designation], [Department]

Subject: Revision of Salary

Dear [Employee Name],
We are pleased to inform you that the management has reviewed your compensation and approved a revision of your salary. Your annual Cost to Company is revised from ₹[Previous CTC] to ₹[CTC], effective [Effective Date].

Component	Previous Monthly (₹)	Revised Monthly (₹)
Basic Salary	[Amount]	[Basic Salary]
House Rent Allowance	[Amount]	[HRA]
Special Allowance	[Amount]	[Amount]
Gross Salary	[Amount]	[Amount]
Employer PF	[Amount]	[Amount]
Gratuity Provision	[Amount]	[Amount]
Monthly CTC	[Amount]	[Amount]
Annual CTC	[Previous CTC]	[CTC]

The revised salary will be reflected in your payroll for [Month YYYY]. Arrears from [Effective Date] to [Date], if any, will be paid along with the salary of [Month YYYY], subject to applicable statutory deductions.

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PROMOTION LETTER
Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Designation], [Department]
[Work Location]
Subject: Promotion to [New Designation]
Dear [Employee Name],
We are delighted to inform you that, in recognition of your performance and contribution, you have been promoted to the position of [New Designation] in Grade [New Grade], with effect from [DD/MM/YYYY].
Consequent to this promotion, your annual Cost to Company (CTC) has been revised to ₹[Revised CTC] (Rupees [Amount in Words] only). The component-wise breakup is given in the enclosed Annexure. Statutory deductions such as PF and professional tax will apply as per law.
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PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject: Congratulations to [Employee Name] on Promotion as [New Designation]
From:
[HR Name] / [Department Head]
To:
[Distribution List]
Date:
[Date]
Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Dear Team,
We are pleased to announce that [Employee Name], currently [Current Designation] in the [Department] team, has been promoted to [New Designation] with effect from [Effective Date].
[Employee Name] joined [Company Name] on [Date of Joining] and has consistently delivered strong results. Some notable contributions include [Achievement 1], [Achievement 2] and [Achievement 3]. This promotion recognises that commitment and the trust the leadership team places in [his/her/their] ability to take on larger responsibilities.
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DESIGNATION CHANGE LETTER

Ref. No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]

To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Department]
[Work Location]

Subject: Change in Designation

Dear [Employee Name],

This is to inform you that, consequent to [reason, e.g. the restructuring of the Operations function / harmonisation of job titles across locations / your move to the Customer Success team], your designation has been changed as detailed below with effect from [Effective Date].

Particulars	Existing	Revised
Designation	[Current Designation]	[New Designation]
Grade / Band	[Current Grade]	[Revised Grade]
Department	[Department]	[Revised Department]
Reporting Manager	[Current Manager]	[Reporting Manager]

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CAREER ADVANCEMENT LETTER
Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Designation], [Department]
[Work Location]
Subject: Advancement to [New Career Level] in the [Career Track] Track
Dear [Employee Name],
We are happy to confirm that, based on the outcome of the [Talent Review / Career Assessment] held on [Date], you have advanced from [Current Career Level] to [New Career Level] in the [Career Track] career track with effect from [Effective Date].
The review panel noted the following strengths in your work during the assessment period:
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INTERNAL PROMOTION LETTER

Ref. No.:: [Reference Number]
Date:: [Date]
IJP Reference:: [IJP Number]

To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Current Designation], [Department]
[Work Location]

Subject: Selection for the Position of [New Designation] through Internal Job Posting

Dear [Employee Name],

With reference to your application against Internal Job Posting [IJP Number] and the interviews held on [Interview Date], we are pleased to inform you that you have been selected for the position of [New Designation] in the [New Department] department.

Particulars	Details
New Designation	[New Designation]
Grade / Band	[New Grade]
Department	[New Department]
Work Location	[Work Location]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Release from Current Role	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Joining in New Role	[DD/MM/YYYY]

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High-Potential Employee Assessment

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1. Employee Details

2. Potential Indicators (rate 1–5)

3. Nine-Box Placement

4. Retention Risk

5. Development Actions

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When to use it

How to customise this template

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