Free Appraisal Letter Generator

The appraisal letter is one of the most-read HR documents of the year. It should communicate the outcome clearly — revised CTC, percentage increase, effective date — alongside a short manager note that connects the raise to the employee's performance.

APPRAISAL LETTER

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About the Appraisal Letter Generator

What makes an appraisal letter memorable

The revised number is important, but the tone is what employees remember. A short, personal manager comment about specific contributions turns a transactional letter into a moment. Copy-paste appraisal letters signal to top performers that they are just a number.

Percentage increase, done right

Show current CTC, revised CTC and the percentage difference. Employees will compute it anyway — putting it in the letter avoids awkward conversations about why the letter and their spreadsheet don't match.

Timing and delivery

Deliver appraisal letters in a one-on-one, not by mass email. The letter is the record; the conversation is what makes the letter land.

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