Work Anniversary 1:1 Meeting

Thoughtful 1:1 meeting to celebrate work anniversaries (Template for managers or HR teams)

Steps
12
Last edited
Apr 19, 2023
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Nova

The process in detail

12 steps
  1. 1

    Send them a message. Here is an example.

  2. 2

    Is there something that you miss about the early days?

  3. 3

    What has been your biggest achievement/success?

  4. 4

    What's your favorite part of the job?

  5. 5

    What do you think you need to improve?

  6. 6

    What's something you'd like to share but is a little stressful to bring up during our usual meetings?

  7. 7

    How do you feel your work/life balance is? What would you want to change, if anything?

  8. 8

    What, if anything, is stressing you out?

  9. 9

    What would convince you to leave for another job somewhere else?

  10. 10

    Pre-Meeting: Performance review | Please choose the areas in which he or she has excelled.

  11. 11

    Pre-Meeting: Performance review | Please choose the areas in which he or she needs improvement.

  12. 12

    How can I (or the organization) support you in the next 12 months?

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1. Send them a message. Here is an example.

"I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you on your [one]-year work anniversary at [Company]. It’s hard to believe that a year has passed already! Your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude have not gone unnoticed. You have truly become an asset to the team.

In just one year, you have accomplished so much, and we are grateful for all that you have brought to the table. Your contributions to the team have been invaluable, and we couldn't be happier to have you as a part of our team.

Your commitment and dedication to your work have been exceptional, and your willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our team is truly commendable. We appreciate your efforts and are proud to have you as a member of our team.

Once again, congratulations on your one-year anniversary at [Company]. We look forward to many more years of working together and achieving great things."

You can also celebrate this day by: 1) Publicly recognize them on the company recognition feed. 2) Send them a virtual spending card 3) Send them a gift 4) Throw a team party 5) Gift a day off or plan a 6) Happy hour.

👉Note: Prepare question 10 and 11 before the meeting.

Ask him/her the following questions (or add additional ones) during the meeting. 👇

Choose one
  • OK!
2. Is there something that you miss about the early days?

You can also ask: What do you feel I've done well in the past year [or however long it's been since your last review]?

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3. What has been your biggest achievement/success?
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4. What's your favorite part of the job?
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5. What do you think you need to improve?

You can also ask: Have you seen improvements in [area your manager asked you to work on in the past]?

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6. What's something you'd like to share but is a little stressful to bring up during our usual meetings?
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7. How do you feel your work/life balance is? What would you want to change, if anything?
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8. What, if anything, is stressing you out?
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9. What would convince you to leave for another job somewhere else?
Write a note
10. Pre-Meeting: Performance review | Please choose the areas in which he or she has excelled.

If you wish to conduct a more comprehensive review, we offer the use of our "Employee Performance Review Board". However, if you prefer a simpler approach, you may use this template.

Choose one or more
  • Works to full potential
  • Quality of work & work consistency
  • Communication
  • Collaboration & Team work
  • Team's priorities
  • Culture & Values
  • Job Knowledge & Technical skills
  • Performance & Productivity
  • Growth
  • Dependability & Ownership
  • Integrity
  • Team dynamics & work relationships
  • Achieved goals set in previews review
  • Presentation skills
  • Awareness
11. Pre-Meeting: Performance review | Please choose the areas in which he or she needs improvement.

If you wish to conduct a more comprehensive review, we offer the use of our "Employee Performance Review Board". However, if you prefer a simpler approach, you may use this template.

Choose one or more
  • Works to full potential
  • Quality of work & work consistency
  • Communication
  • Collaboration & Team work
  • Team's priorities
  • Culture & Values
  • Job Knowledge & Technical skills
  • Performance & Productivity
  • Growth
  • Dependability & Ownership
  • Integrity
  • Team dynamics & work relationships
  • Achieved goals set in previews review
  • Presentation skills
  • Awareness
12. How can I (or the organization) support you in the next 12 months?
Write a note
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