Commitment to the Job: 40

Useful Performance Feedback

Phrases
Commitment to the Job: Use these sample phrases to craft meaningful performance evaluations,
drive change and motivate your workforce.

Commitment to the Job is the feeling of responsibility that a person has towards a mission and
goals of an organization.

Commitment to the Job: Exceeds

Expectations Phrases
 Observes punctuality at all times and is always at the right place at the right time

 Uses critical thinking to analyze one's performance and asks for constructive criticism
from qualified colleagues in order to know one's strengths and weaknesses

 Expresses frequent appreciation of one's team and does not gossip about colleagues or
clients

 Believes in the company's ultimate vision and is willing to push through brief rough
patches in order to achieve goals

 Leaves personal life behind once one crosses the working threshold in order to
concentrate or put all attention on work

 Is open and honest and expresses any criticism in a way that shows respect and dignity to
others

 Takes pride in one's work and strives to deliver the best possible results

 Actively seeks new ways to improve one's work and generates ideas that streamline
processes and increase productivity

 Has speedy and effective resolution of customers' issues and complaints and often tracks
customers' satisfaction

 Shows high attendance and low absenteeism at work, functions, and meetings
Commitment to the Job: Meets
Expectations Phrases
 Comes in early and stays late in order to complete a project or task on time

 Sets an example for employees who don't have the experience or confidence to go
through the challenging times and hold out for the rewards of success

 Shows eagerness to promote the company's products and services to customers in order to
make the customers feel part of the company's long-term success

 Constantly shares best practices and industry trends that help a company create outsized
incomes

 Avoids wasting time; quickly finds another way to be productive even after finishing a
big project

 Anticipates company's needs and possible problems, and comes up with suggestions to
address those needs

 Trains and takes online courses in order to improve one's own skills in a way that best
serves the company

 Is encouraging, empowering and helpful and focuses on maintaining a harmonious and

happy office environment

 Takes initiative to complete tasks and does not need to be reminded what is next on the
agenda

 Abides by company's policies, rules, and procedures and helps ensure other colleagues do
the same

Commitment to the Job: Needs

Improvement Phrases
 Shows disinterest in contributing innovative or creative ideas and is reluctant to find
more effective ways to perform tasks

 Does not observe punctuality; is frequently late to work and does not attend meetings
when expected

 Shows increase in absenteeism, medical leaves, sick days and short-term disability

 Is not willing to fulfill or exceed customer service expectation

  Has trouble connecting with other employees and does not participate in departmental
functions or activities

 Shows unwillingness to express one's ideas, take risks or accept new challenges

 Does not speak up even when one knows things are not being dealt with directly and
honestly

 Often meets missed commitments and deadlines with explanations, finger-pointing,

rationalizations and excuses

 Seems unwilling to learn new things or expand one's career

 Must be put under supervision in order to complete a task

Commitment to the Job: Self

Evaluation Questions
 Can you give an example of a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty
to have a task accomplished?

 Are there instances in which you anticipated problems, and you were able to suggest
solutions and influence a new direction?

 Can you describe a situation when you demonstrated initiative and took action without
waiting for directions? Were you happy with the outcome?

 Are there times you have come in early or stayed late in order to meet a deadline?

 What are some of the things that get you dedicated and devoted to your work?

 Is there a time you were able to provide your own motivation even though you were
working alone? How did you motivate yourself?

 Can you describe a situation where you had to be very persistent or dedicated in order to
achieve goals?

 What has been your major work-related setback? What happened and how did you
manage to keep moving forward?

 Have you ever been in a situation where you had to lead a group of colleagues? How did
you handle it?

 Have you ever been overloaded with work? How do you manage your work so that it gets
done on time?