Performance Review

This Performance Review document allows employers to review employees’ performance over a set period of time.

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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Performance Review

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What is a performance review?

A performance review is a formal assessment where an employer evaluates an employee’s work performance, achievements, and areas for improvement over a specific period.
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When should you use a performance review?

You should use a performance review regularly, typically every 3-6 months, to assess employee progress, set goals, and address performance issues or achievements.
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What should be in a performance review?

A performance review should include key performance indicators, feedback on strengths and weaknesses, goal setting, and a summary of the employee’s overall contribution and growth.
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What to Include in Performance Reviews
By Maxine Betty|Dec 1, 2020

What to Include in Performance Reviews

Performance reviews are important for improving both your employee's performance and your businesses' success. Unsure on what this entails? We can help.

How Often Should Employees Have Performance Reviews?
By Laura Worrad|May 22, 2024

How Often Should Employees Have Performance Reviews?

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Next Steps When Your Employee Completes Probation

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Preventing Underperformance in the Workplace
By Laura Worrad|Dec 5, 2025

Preventing Underperformance in the Workplace

Managing underperformance in the workplace can be a difficult task, however there are measures you can take to lower the risk of this happening.

How to Build a High Performance Workplace
By Georgina Scott|Oct 8, 2020

How to Build a High Performance Workplace

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How to Distinguish Misconduct from Poor Performance
By Jackie Olling|Nov 26, 2025

How to Distinguish Misconduct from Poor Performance

Poor performance and misconduct can both severely impact your business. Find out how to differentiate between them in this article.

Performance Management Plans: A Business Guide
By Raja Abbas|Dec 2, 2025

Performance Management Plans: A Business Guide

Worried about employee performance and retention? Consider implementing a performance management plan. Check out our detailed guide.

Work Injuries and Dismissals - Be Careful
By Dominic Woolrych|Sep 17, 2013

Work Injuries and Dismissals - Be Careful

Terminating an under-performing employee is not unheard of. However, employers must be careful when doing this to avoid any false claims being made.

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