Action words for performance reviews are specific, measurable verbs like “streamlined,” “mentored,” or “exceeded” that describe what an employee actually did and what resulted from it. They replace vague adjectives like “good” or “hardworking” with language that is direct, defensible, and easy for the employee to act on. Managers use them to structure feedback around behavior and outcome instead of opinion, which is why HR teams increasingly build entire review templates around them.
For many of us, the very thought of reviewing someone’s performance fills us with dread.
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