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Our One-to-One Review Meeting Script Template guides constructive discussions, fostering growth and alignment between managers and employees in a supportive environment.
1 [Welcome]
1.1 Welcome the employee to the review meeting.
1.2 Set a positive tone for the discussion.
2 [Employee Update]
2.1 Allow the employee to share updates on their work since the last meeting.
2.2 Encourage them to discuss any achievements, challenges, or concerns.
3 [Performance Review]
3.1 Provide feedback on the employee's performance based on agreed-upon objectives and competencies.
Discuss strengths, areas for improvement, and any
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The One-to-One Review Meeting script provides a structured framework for conducting individual performance reviews between managers and employees.
This script outlines key discussion points, including goal progress, strengths, areas for improvement, and career development opportunities.
It's purpose is to facilitate meaningful dialogue, align expectations, and foster employee growth and engagement through constructive feedback and goal-setting discussions.
Note:
Encourage open dialogue and active participation throughout the meeting.
Maintain a supportive and constructive atmosphere.
Document key discussion points and action items for future reference.
Follow up on action items and monitor progress during subsequent meetings.
Use these best practice actions, recommended timescales and process stages to understand when and how the One to One (121) Review Meeting script should be used, helping ensure each step is handled consistently and appropriately documented.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Sets the legal framework for employee rights and employer obligations during performance reviews.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures that review meetings are conducted without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Data Protection Act 2018 (incorporating GDPR): Requires the handling of personal data during review meetings to comply with data protection principles.
Common Law Principles: Legal principles of fairness and reasonableness influence the conduct and outcomes of review meetings.
Company Policies and Employment Contracts: Internal policies and contractual agreements may dictate procedures and expectations for review meetings.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the One to One (121) Review Meeting script template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
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