A vague reference helps nobody, and an inaccurate one can harm the person and the writer. This template keeps the letter factual: it begins with who is involved and how long they worked together, moves to two concrete examples with results, and closes with a plain recommendation and a direct contact for follow-up questions.

The sample is a reference from Elena Voss, an operations manager at Tallowfield Logistics, for Marcus Bell, a dispatch coordinator who worked for her for five years. It shows tenure, a team of six, a 30% drop in missed pickups and a clear recommendation. Replace the names, dates and examples, and delete anything your employer's policy does not allow.