How to Conduct Monthly Performance Review

Review


🎯 Objective:

To evaluate individual performance on a monthly basis, track progress against KPIs, and provide structured feedback for growth, alignment, and development.


👥 Roles & Responsibilities:

Role

Responsibility

Department Head

Conducts review, evaluates performance, gives feedback

HR

Maintains review sheet and tracks submission status


🛠️ Tools Required:

  • Google Sheets – Performance Review Tracker

  • Performance Review Format (Checklist or Scorecard)


📅 Step-by-Step Process:

✅ Step 1: Prepare Review Sheet (by HR)

  • Create monthly sheet with the following fields:

    • Employee Name

    • Role / Department

    • KPIs / Targets

    • Attendance Score

    • Soft Skills (Attitude, Collaboration)

    • Overall Score / Comments

    • Suggested Action (e.g., Continue, Needs Improvement, Promote)

✅ Step 2: Conduct Monthly Review (by Department Head)

  • Block time with each team member (15–30 min)

  • Use the standardized checklist or scorecard for discussion

  • Discuss:

    • Performance vs KPIs

    • Wins & challenges

    • Soft skills & team behavior

    • Suggestions for improvement or upskilling

✅ Step 3: Document Outcomes

  • Fill in the review tracker with:

    • Key feedback

    • Score or grade (if applicable)

    • Any actions: PIP, training, bonus eligibility, promotion flag

✅ Step 4: Share Feedback with Employee

  • Offer constructive feedback in person or via call

  • Be specific about expectations and any course correction

  • If needed, assign follow-up tasks (e.g., training, project ownership)

✅ Step 5: Submit & Track Completion

  • HR ensures all departments submit reviews by the 5th of the next month

  • Missing reviews are followed up via Slack or email

  • Sheets are versioned and stored by month:
    Google Drive > Performance Reviews > 2025 > [Month]


✅ Notes:

  • For underperformers, a separate improvement plan can be created

  • Quarterly reviews can include deeper discussion on promotions and role changes

  • Keep tone balanced — appreciation + areas of improvement

  • Protect confidentiality of feedback


 


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