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Run: Rater Bias Mitigation Checklist for Talent Calibration

Use this talent calibration checklist to run a bias-aware performance review session, challenge unsupported ratings, and document placement decisions with a ...

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Calibration Session Setup

Calibration Session Date (required)

Date the calibration discussion is held.

Facilitator Name (required)

Name of the HRBP, talent partner, or facilitator leading the session.

Participant Groups (required)

Select the groups represented in the calibration meeting.

Evidence Standard (required)

Describe the evidence required for ratings and placement decisions.

Bias Check Script and Evidence Prompts

Leniency Bias Counter-Script (required)

Verbatim facilitator language to use when ratings appear inflated without evidence.

Recency Bias Counter-Script (required)

Verbatim facilitator language to use when recent events are outweighing the full review period.

Halo Bias Counter-Script (required)

Verbatim facilitator language to use when one strength is influencing unrelated ratings.

Similarity Bias Counter-Script (required)

Verbatim facilitator language to use when affinity or shared background may be influencing the discussion.

Contrast Bias Counter-Script (required)

Verbatim facilitator language to use when an employee is being judged mainly against the person discussed immediately before them.

Talent Calibration Grid Review

Calibration Grid Review (required)

Capture each employee's current placement, proposed placement, and evidence used to support the decision.

Rating Adjustments Made During Calibration

Summarize any rating or placement changes made during the meeting and the evidence behind them.

Open Questions or Follow-Up Evidence Needed

Capture items that require additional evidence or follow-up after the session.

Demographic Placement Review

Demographic Review Summary (required)

Summarize the post-session review of grid placements by demographic group.

Placement Pattern Flags

Select any patterns that require follow-up review.

Follow-Up Actions

Document actions to investigate or correct any pattern identified.

Session Summary and Sign-Off

Session Summary (required)

Summarize the key decisions, unresolved items, and overall calibration outcome.

Next-Cycle Actions (required)

Capture actions to improve calibration quality and reduce bias in the next cycle.

Facilitator Signature (required)

Business Leader Signature

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