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Performance Review Template

How do I run a simple, fair annual performance review for an employee?

A one-page annual performance review: goals and results, five rated criteria, strengths, development areas, overall rating, next-year goals and sign-off — in English, Arabic or both.

How the review form works

Fill in last period's goals and results, rate five criteria on a 1–5 scale (quality, deadlines and targets, job knowledge, teamwork and communication, attendance), add strengths and development areas, an overall rating and goals for the next period. The employee can add comments, and both sides sign — the employee's signature confirms the discussion took place, not agreement.

Before you use it

Base ratings on evidence from the whole period.
Keep the signed form on the employee's file.
This is a template, not legal advice.

Size the raise with the annual increment calculator and confirm a step up with the promotion letter generator.

Frequently asked questions

How often should performance reviews happen?

Most GCC companies run one annual review with a mid-year check-in. Probation has its own review before it ends — use the probation evaluation form.

Should ratings decide pay rises?

Many companies link the overall rating to the annual increment. Use the annual increment calculator to see what a rise costs on basic salary versus the whole package.

What if the employee disagrees?

Record their comments on the form and keep it on file. Ongoing performance issues should be handled through clear goals, then a written warning if needed.

Can I use the form in Arabic?

Yes — choose Arabic or Both. Comments you type in English stay in English inside the Arabic version.

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Performance Review Template

How do I run a simple, fair annual performance review for an employee?

A one-page annual performance review: goals and results, five rated criteria, strengths, development areas, overall rating, next-year goals and sign-off — in English, Arabic or both.

Step 1 · Review details0/6

Company name

Employee

Job title

Reviewer

Review period

Review date

Step 2 · Goals & ratings0/6

Last period's goals and results

Quality of work

Meeting deadlines and targets

Job knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Attendance and punctuality

Step 3 · Summary & next goals0/5

Strengths

Areas to develop

Overall rating

Goals for next period

Employee comments (optional)

EnglishالعربيةBoth

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

[Company name] (to fill in) — PERFORMANCE REVIEW Employee: [Employee] (to fill in) · [Job title] (to fill in) Reviewer: [Reviewer] (to fill in) · Period: [Review period] (to fill in) · Date: [Review date] (to fill in) Rating scale: 5 Excellent · 4 Very good · 3 Meets expectations · 2 Needs improvement · 1 Unsatisfactory

1. Goals and results [Last period's goals and results] (to fill in)

2. Ratings Quality of work: [rating] (to fill in)/5 Meeting deadlines and targets: [rating] (to fill in)/5 Job knowledge: [rating] (to fill in)/5 Teamwork and communication: [rating] (to fill in)/5 Attendance and punctuality: [rating] (to fill in)/5

3. Strengths [Strengths] (to fill in)

4. Areas to develop [Areas to develop] (to fill in)

5. Overall rating: [rating] (to fill in)/5

6. Goals for the next period [Goals for next period] (to fill in)

7. Employee comments ________________________________________

Reviewer: [Reviewer] (to fill in) — Signature: ____________ Date: ________ Employee: [Employee] (to fill in) — Signature: ____________ Date: ________ (The employee's signature confirms the review was discussed, not agreement.)

Adapt to your company's policies. This is a template, not legal advice.

15 fields still show as [highlighted placeholders] — fill them in or edit after copying.

Get this review form in your inbox (English and Arabic) plus our GCC HR templates.

How the review form works

Before you use it

Base ratings on evidence from the whole period.
Keep the signed form on the employee's file.
This is a template, not legal advice.

Size the raise with the annual increment calculator and confirm a step up with the promotion letter generator.

Frequently asked questions

How often should performance reviews happen?

Most GCC companies run one annual review with a mid-year check-in. Probation has its own review before it ends — use the probation evaluation form.

Should ratings decide pay rises?

Many companies link the overall rating to the annual increment. Use the annual increment calculator to see what a rise costs on basic salary versus the whole package.

What if the employee disagrees?

Record their comments on the form and keep it on file. Ongoing performance issues should be handled through clear goals, then a written warning if needed.

Can I use the form in Arabic?

Yes — choose Arabic or Both. Comments you type in English stay in English inside the Arabic version.

Every week this role stays open costs you. Post it free today.

Post the job on MenaJobs free in about 2 minutes. We review every post, and once approved it reaches job seekers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

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