Direct Managers play a key role in employee growth. They are responsible for completing the performance reviews of the Employees they manage.
This article explains how performance reviews work for Direct Managers in Workleap Performance.
Workleap Performance reviews give you vital information about your employees' achievements, pain points, and career goals.
Learn more about Workleap Performance reviews below.
What can Direct Managers do in a review cycle?
Direct Managers are automatically assigned to review their direct reports in a review cycle.
They can:
View the review cycle details.
Fill out and submit review forms for their direct reports.
View peer feedback shared with their direct reports.
Access self-assessments completed by their direct reports.
View the summary of the review cycle.
How to access your reviews
To view your assigned reviews:
Go to the Review cycles section from the left-hand menu.
Select the active cycle assigned to you.
Open the review forms for your direct reports.
You’ll see a list of Employees and their corresponding forms.
What happens after you submit a review?
Once you submit a review:
The Employee can view your feedback.
The form is locked and cannot be edited.
You can still view the submitted review at any time.
If you need to update a submitted review, contact an Administrator.
Tips for writing helpful reviews
To write effective reviews:
Be specific and objective.
Use examples to support your points.
Keep your tone constructive and professional.
Highlight strengths and opportunities for growth.
Can you see reviews from others?
As a Direct Manager, you can view:
Self-assessments completed by your direct reports.
Peer reviews submitted to your direct reports, if sharing is enabled.
Reviews from other managers about your direct reports, if your Admin has given access.
You cannot view:
Reviews submitted to Employees who are not your direct reports.
Private feedback between other reviewers and the Employee.
Need help?
If you have questions or cannot access a review cycle, reach out to your Administrator for support.