Can You Give a Copy of an Employee Review to the Employee?

Employee reviews are designed to inform the employee of how well he is performing on the job. It is appropriate and preferred to give a copy of the review to the employee.

Gathering Examples

Employee reviews include input from managers, peers, customers and, as applicable, subordinates, providing the employee with a comprehensive view of his performance.

Employee Input

The employee should provide input into his performance. This provides him the opportunity to give insight into the strengths and weaknesses that defined his overall performance.

Development

Employee reviews often include plans for continued development. When the employee has a copy of the review, he can create a plan to address performance weaknesses.

Merit Increases

The employee review provides a basis for merit increases. Give the employee a copy of the review so he will understand why he did or did not receive the merit pay increase.

Legal

If any legal issues arise between the employee and the company, a signed copy of the employee review, given to the employee, shows acknowledgment of the review comments, and that the performance review discussion occurred.

References

• How to Conduct a Performance Review
• Conducting Employee Reviews
• For Employer & Employee: The Performance Review

Resources

• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)