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Weekly Work Report

A weekly work report summarises an employee's or team's week: key achievements against weekly goals, metrics, risks and the plan for next week, along with a short attendance and leave note. It replaces daily updates for experienced staff and feeds into team reviews.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

WEEKLY WORK REPORT

Name:
[Employee Name]
Designation / Team:
[Designation] / [Department]
Week:
[DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]
Submitted To:
[Reporting Manager]

1. Highlights of the Week

  • [Key achievement 1]
  • [Key achievement 2]
  • [Key achievement 3]

2. Goals vs. Achievement

Weekly GoalTargetAchievedStatusRemarks
[Goal][Target][Achieved][On track / Delayed / Done][Remarks]
[Goal][Target][Achieved][On track / Delayed / Done][Remarks]
[Goal][Target][Achieved][On track / Delayed / Done][Remarks]
[Goal][Target][Achieved][On track / Delayed / Done][Remarks]

3. Key Metrics

MetricLast WeekThis WeekChange
[Metric][Value][Value][+/-]
[Metric][Value][Value][+/-]
[Metric][Value][Value][+/-]

4. Risks, Issues and Dependencies

Issue / RiskImpactOwnerAction / Due Date
[Issue][High / Medium / Low][Name][Action – DD/MM/YYYY]
[Issue][High / Medium / Low][Name][Action – DD/MM/YYYY]

5. Attendance Summary

Days worked (office / WFH / field)
Leave taken
Planned leave next week

6. Priorities for Next Week

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

What this template includes

  • Top highlights – quick read for busy managers
  • Goals vs. achievement table – accountability
  • Metrics trend – week-over-week view
  • Risks and dependencies – early warning
  • Attendance and leave summary – resourcing view
  • Next week priorities – direction

When to use it

  • Weekly one-to-one meetings with a manager
  • Team leads reporting to department heads
  • Remote teams replacing daily check-ins
  • Tracking progress on quarterly goals

How to customise this template

  1. 1Link weekly goals to quarterly KRAs
  2. 2Add team-level rows for leads
  3. 3Pick 3–5 metrics that matter for the role
  4. 4Submit by a fixed day, e.g. Friday evening

HR tips

  • Start with outcomes, not a task dump
  • Be honest about misses and why
  • Keep risks specific with an owner
  • Use the same format each week for comparison

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Frequently asked questions

What should a weekly work report include?+

Highlights, goals and achievements, key metrics, risks or blockers, attendance notes and priorities for next week.

How long should a weekly report be?+

One page is ideal. Managers should be able to read it in two or three minutes.

Who prepares the weekly report?+

Individual employees or team leads, depending on the organisation. Team leads often consolidate member reports.