In Ladderocity, a Review Period refers to the specific timeframe during which an employee’s performance is being evaluated. This can range from a few months to a year, depending on how your department structures evaluations.
Each performance review in Ladderocity is tied to a clearly defined review period to ensure that feedback and documentation are focused, timely, and relevant to a specific window of time.
Common Examples of Review Periods
Monthly (e.g., April 1 – April 30)
Quarterly (e.g., Jan 1 – Mar 31)
Semi-Annual (e.g., Jan 1 – Jun 30)
Annual (e.g., Jan 1 – Dec 31)
Why Review Periods Matter
Review periods help:
Set expectations for when evaluations should occur
Align performance documentation with key events or milestones
Provide clarity on what timeframe supervisors should focus on when rating performance
Support accountability and transparency within your department
Where You'll See It in the App
On the Evaluation Form, the review period is shown at the top, so both the evaluator and employee know which timeframe is being assessed.
In the Performance Screen, which lists all in-progress and completed evaluations, the review period is displayed for easy filtering and tracking.
In Reports, filters can be applied based on review periods for consistent data comparisons.
In Notifications, you may be reminded to begin or complete an evaluation tied to an upcoming or active review period.
Best Practice for Fire Departments
We recommend defining consistent review periods across your department so expectations are clear and everyone is evaluated on a level playing field. Ladderocity offers flexible review period configurations to support whatever structure works best for your organization.