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1. What are performance evaluations and why are they important?

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Managers and employees rely on receiving strong, consistent feedback to perform their best at work. A performance review is a great way to offer helpful feedback and an important opportunity for managers to aid in the development of their team members. In this article, we explain what performance evaluations are and why they’re important with several example performance evaluation phrases for inspiration.
Related: What Is an Employee Review Form?

What are performance evaluations and why are they important?

A performance review is a documented evaluation of how effectively a team member is meeting their goals and responsibilities. Receiving clear, action-oriented feedback can increase employee engagement and retention, so regular in-depth performance reviews are important.
A performance evaluation is typically made up of several summaries, or comments, related to performance across several key competencies. As a manager, you can use these comments to offer clear examples of the successes and challenges of an employee. Providing thoughtful performance review comments can show your employees you are invested in their growth and development.
Related: How to Conduct an Employee Evaluation

Examples of performance evaluation comments

Here are some examples of phrases you could use based on the category of feedback:

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  “You are always here on time, never leave early and adhere to all company break times.”
  
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  “On the rare occasion that you have missed work, you have provided ample notice and made arrangements to ensure your responsibilities are covered.”
  
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  "You have proven to be a reliable employee by arriving each day prepared to tackle your work with a positive attitude.”
  
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  “You have frequently returned late from your lunch breaks, and are often late reporting to work.”
  
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  "You have demonstrated a pattern of tardiness by consistently arriving 15 minutes later or more for work.”