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Peer Review Form

A peer review form collects structured feedback from colleagues who work closely with an employee. Peers rate collaboration, reliability, knowledge sharing and quality of joint work, and give specific examples, adding a view the reporting manager may not see day to day.

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PEER REVIEW FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Review Cycle:: [YYYY–YY]
Return to HR by:: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Employee Being Reviewed

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]

About Your Working Relationship

How do you work with this colleague? (same team / cross-team project / internal customer)	[Answer]
For how long have you worked together? [Months]

Rating Scale

Rating	Label	Meaning
5	Outstanding	Consistently exceeds all expectations; a role model for others
4	Exceeds Expectations	Frequently goes beyond targets and standards
3	Meets Expectations	Fully delivers what the role requires
2	Needs Improvement	Meets some expectations; clear gaps to close
1	Unsatisfactory	Does not meet the basic requirements of the role

Peer Ratings

Behaviour	Rating (1–5)	Example (required for ratings of 1, 2 or 5)
Delivers on commitments made to the team	[Rating]	[Example]
Shares knowledge and helps others	[Rating]	[Example]
Communicates clearly and on time	[Rating]	[Example]
Handles disagreements constructively	[Rating]	[Example]
Quality of work I receive from them	[Rating]	[Example]
Treats colleagues with respect	[Rating]	[Example]

Open Feedback

This colleague’s greatest strength	[Comment]
One suggestion that would make them even more effective	[Comment]

Confidentiality

Your feedback will be combined with other reviewers’ responses and shared as a summary. Please keep comments factual and professional, and do not discuss your review with the colleague concerned.

Reviewer (kept confidential by HR)
[Reviewer Name]
Date: [Date]

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What this template includes

Relationship and duration of working together for context
Five-point rating scale legend
Ratings on collaboration and teamwork behaviours
Mandatory example for high and low ratings
Strengths and one suggestion for growth
Confidentiality statement

When to use it

Input to an annual appraisal or promotion decision
Project-based teams where peers see more of the work than the manager
Agile and cross-functional teams after a sprint or release
Part of a 360-degree feedback exercise

How to customise this template

1Ask the employee and manager to nominate three to five peers
2Remove behaviours that peers cannot observe
3Decide whether the reviewer’s name will be shared with the employee
4Combine forms into one summary before sharing

HR tips

Choose peers who have worked with the person for at least three months
Ask for observable behaviour, not opinions about personality
Brief reviewers to avoid comments on caste, religion, gender or personal life
Never use peer feedback alone for a pay or disciplinary decision

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Frequently asked questions

What is a peer review in performance appraisal?+

It is feedback given by colleagues at a similar level about how an employee collaborates and contributes, used alongside the manager’s assessment.

How many peers should review an employee?+

Three to five peers who work closely with the employee usually give a balanced view.

Should peer reviews be anonymous?+

Many companies keep them confidential and share only a summary, which encourages candid but respectful feedback.

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EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEW FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Review Date:: [Date]
Review Period:: [DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]

1. Employee Details

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Work Location	[Work Location]
Review Type: Mid-year / Ad-hoc / Transfer / Employee-requested

2. Rating Scale

Rating	Label	Description
4	Exemplary	Performance well above the standard in every area reviewed
3	Proficient	Solid, reliable performance at the expected standard
2	Developing	Progressing, but support is still needed in some areas
1	Below Standard	Performance is not yet acceptable for the role

3. Core Job Factors

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ANNUAL REVIEW FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Review Year:: [YYYY–YY]
Meeting Date:: [Date]

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Work Location	[Work Location]

Part 1: Year in Review (to be completed by the employee)

Three achievements I am most proud of this year	[Answer]
A challenge I faced and how I handled it	[Answer]
New skills or knowledge I gained	[Answer]
Something I would do differently	[Answer]
Support that would help me do my best work	[Answer]

Part 2: Objectives versus Outcomes

Objective Set Last Year	Outcome	Fully / Partly / Not Achieved	Manager Remarks
[Objective 1]	[Outcome]	[Status]	[Remarks]
[Objective 2]	[Outcome]	[Status]	[Remarks]
[Objective 3]	[Outcome]	[Status]	[Remarks]
[Objective 4]	[Outcome]	[Status]	[Remarks]

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Annual Review Form

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW MEETING FORM

Meeting Details

Company	[Company Name]
Meeting type: Annual / Mid-year / Quarterly / PIP Review / Other
Date and time	[Date], [Time]
Mode: In person at [Work Location] / Video call
Employee	[Employee Name], [Employee ID], [Designation]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
HR representative	[HR Name]
Note-taker	[Name]

Agenda

Purpose of the meeting
Employee’s view of their performance
Manager’s assessment and evidence
Ratings / outcome
Development and support
Agreed actions and next review

Discussion Summary

Agenda Item	Key Points Discussed
Employee’s view	[Notes]
Manager’s assessment	[Notes]
Ratings / outcome shared	[Rating or Outcome]
Development and support	[Notes]

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TALENT REVIEW FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Talent Review Date:: [Date]
Classification:: Confidential

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Work Location	[Work Location]
Time in Current Role	[Years]
Critical Role: Yes / No

Performance History

Year	Final Rating (1–5)	Key Achievement
[YYYY–YY]	[Rating]	[Achievement]
[YYYY–YY]	[Rating]	[Achievement]
[YYYY–YY]	[Rating]	[Achievement]

Talent Indicators

Indicator	Assessment	Notes
Potential	High / Medium / Limited	[Notes]
Flight risk	Low / Medium / High	[Notes]
Impact of loss	Low / Medium / High	[Notes]
Readiness for next role	Ready now / 1–2 years / 3+ years	[Notes]
Mobility	Open to relocation / Limited / Not open	[Notes]

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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Appraisal Year:: April [YYYY] – March [YYYY]
Form Ref.:: [Reference Number]

Part A: Employee Details

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Work Location	[Work Location]
Reviewer (Skip-level Manager)	[Reviewer Name]

Part B: Rating Scale

Rating	Label	Meaning
5	Outstanding	Consistently exceeds all expectations; a role model for others
4	Exceeds Expectations	Frequently goes beyond targets and standards
3	Meets Expectations	Fully delivers what the role requires
2	Needs Improvement	Meets some expectations; clear gaps to close
1	Unsatisfactory	Does not meet the basic requirements of the role

Part C: Key Result Areas (70% weightage)

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Annual Performance Appraisal Form

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HALF-YEARLY (H1) APPRAISAL FORM

Company:: [Company Name]
Review Period:: April [YYYY] – September [YYYY]
Review Date:: [Date]

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Work Location	[Work Location]

Rating Scale for H1 Performance

Rating	Label	Meaning
5	Outstanding	Consistently exceeds all expectations; a role model for others
4	Exceeds Expectations	Frequently goes beyond targets and standards
3	Meets Expectations	Fully delivers what the role requires
2	Needs Improvement	Meets some expectations; clear gaps to close
1	Unsatisfactory	Does not meet the basic requirements of the role

Section 1: Progress on Annual Goals

Annual Goal	Annual Target	Achieved in H1	% Completed	H1 Rating	Comments
[Goal 1]	[Target]	[Achieved]	[%]	[1–5]	[Comments]
[Goal 2]	[Target]	[Achieved]	[%]	[1–5]	[Comments]
[Goal 3]	[Target]	[Achieved]	[%]	[1–5]	[Comments]
[Goal 4]	[Target]	[Achieved]	[%]	[1–5]	[Comments]

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Half-Yearly Appraisal Form

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QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Company:: [Company Name]
Financial Year:: [YYYY–YY]
Quarter:: Q1 / Q2 / Q3 / Q4 ([DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY])

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Work Location	[Work Location]

Quarterly Rating Scale

Rating	Label	Meaning
5	Outstanding	Consistently exceeds all expectations; a role model for others
4	Exceeds Expectations	Frequently goes beyond targets and standards
3	Meets Expectations	Fully delivers what the role requires
2	Needs Improvement	Meets some expectations; clear gaps to close
1	Unsatisfactory	Does not meet the basic requirements of the role

A. Quarterly Targets / OKRs

Objective / Target	Planned	Actual	Achievement %	Rating	Q-on-Q Trend
[Objective 1]	[Planned]	[Actual]	[%]	[1–5]	[Up / Same / Down]
[Objective 2]	[Planned]	[Actual]	[%]	[1–5]	[Up / Same / Down]
[Objective 3]	[Planned]	[Actual]	[%]	[1–5]	[Up / Same / Down]
[Objective 4]	[Planned]	[Actual]	[%]	[1–5]	[Up / Same / Down]

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MONTHLY PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Company:: [Company Name]
Month / Year:: [Month] [YYYY]
Working Days in Month:: [Number]

Employee Name	[Employee Name]
Employee ID	[Employee ID]
Designation	[Designation]
Department	[Department]
Reporting Manager	[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining	[Date of Joining]
Work Location	[Work Location]
Shift / Process (if applicable)	[Shift]

Monthly Rating Scale

Rating	Label	Description
4	Exemplary	Performance well above the standard in every area reviewed
3	Proficient	Solid, reliable performance at the expected standard
2	Developing	Progressing, but support is still needed in some areas
1	Below Standard	Performance is not yet acceptable for the role

1. Monthly Targets

Metric	Monthly Target	Actual	Achievement %	Rating (1–4)
[Metric 1, e.g. Sales Value ₹]	[Target]	[Actual]	[%]	[Rating]
[Metric 2, e.g. Calls / Visits]	[Target]	[Actual]	[%]	[Rating]
[Metric 3, e.g. Quality Score %]	[Target]	[Actual]	[%]	[Rating]
[Metric 4, e.g. Customer Complaints]	[Target]	[Actual]	[%]	[Rating]

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Monthly Performance Review

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Peer Review Form

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Employee Being Reviewed

About Your Working Relationship

Rating Scale

Peer Ratings

Open Feedback

Confidentiality

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