Performance Reviews — For Managers

By Monirul Islam · 2026-03-13 · Performance

As a Manager, you play a critical role in OpenHR's performance review process. After your direct reports submit their self-assessments, it's your turn to evaluate them.

Accessing Pending Employee Reviews

Navigate to Performance from the sidebar. In the Manager Review section, you'll see:

• A list of your direct reports who have submitted their self-assessments (status: SELF_REVIEW_SUBMITTED).
• Each card shows the employee's name, department, and current review status.

You'll receive email and bell notifications when employees submit their self-assessments.

How to Review an Employee's Performance

Click on an employee's review card to open the review form:

1. View Self-Assessment — See the employee's self-ratings and comments for each competency.
2. Attendance & Leave Summary — Review the employee's attendance record and leave usage during the review period.
3. Add Your Ratings — For each competency, provide your own rating (1–5) and comments. Consider:
   • How the employee's work aligns with each competency
   • Specific examples of strengths or improvement areas
   • Whether the employee's self-assessment is accurate
4. Overall Comments — Add any general feedback about the employee's performance.

Submitting Your Manager Review

Once you've completed all ratings:

1. Click "Submit Manager Review".
2. The review status changes to MANAGER_REVIEWED.
3. HR is notified that the review is ready for final calibration.
4. The employee can now see your feedback alongside their self-assessment.

Tips for Effective Manager Reviews

• Be specific — reference actual projects, deliverables, or incidents.
• Be balanced — acknowledge strengths while constructively addressing areas for improvement.
• Be fair — base ratings on observable performance, not personal preferences.
• Complete reviews promptly — you'll receive deadline reminders at 3 days and 1 day before the cycle closes.

Related Guides

• Performance Reviews — Employee Self-Assessment — How employees rate themselves.
• Performance Reviews — HR Calibration — The final review step.
• Leave Approval for Managers — Your other manager responsibilities.