Review Cycles
Create and manage review cycles with workflow-based automation or manual control. Track progress, manage budgets, and see bottlenecks in real-time.
Time-Bound Review Processes
A review cycle is a time-bound period where you evaluate employees, collect performance feedback, and make compensation decisions. Workbench supports both workflow-based and manual approaches.
Workflow-Based Cycles
Use workflow templates to automate stage progression and approval processes. Participants are guided through stages automatically, reducing manual oversight.
Manual Control
Run simpler review cycles with manual stage progression. Participants move through stages as you guide them, perfect for smaller teams or flexible processes.
Real-Time Progress Tracking
See exactly where each participant is in the review process. Identify bottlenecks and track completion rates without chasing people down.
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Review cycle dashboard showing active cycles, progress tracking, and participant status
How It Works
Create a review cycle by defining the time period, budget, participants, and workflow templates. Workbench handles the rest.
1. Set Up the Cycle
Define cycle name, start and end dates, and cycle type. Set budgets for total compensation, merit increases, and bonuses.
2. Select Participants
Choose all employees, specific teams, or individual employees to include in the review cycle.
3. Attach Workflows
Attach review and approval workflow templates to automate the process, or run manually for more control.
4. Launch & Monitor
Launch the cycle and monitor progress in real-time. See who's completed their reviews, track approvals, and identify any bottlenecks.
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Review cycle creation interface showing budget setup, participant selection, and workflow attachment
Common Use Cases
Annual Reviews
Run comprehensive annual performance reviews with multiple stages, calibration sessions, and multi-level approvals.
Quarterly Check-ins
Conduct lighter quarterly reviews focused on goal tracking and quick feedback without the full annual process.
Team-Specific Reviews
Run reviews for specific teams or departments with customized workflows and approval chains.
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Progress visualization showing completion rates, stage distribution, and budget utilization
Key Capabilities
Budget Management
Set and track total budgets, merit increase budgets, and bonus budgets. See real-time budget utilization as recommendations are made.
Progress Tracking
Monitor completion rates, see which participants are in which stages, and identify bottlenecks before they become problems.
Flexible Participation
Include all employees, specific teams, or individual employees. Mix and match based on your review cycle needs.
Workflow Integration
Attach workflow templates to automate stage progression and approvals, or run cycles manually for maximum flexibility.
Related Features
Workflow Templates
Automated review and approval workflows that control review progression and keep things moving — no chasing required.
Compensation Management
Easily plan merit increases and bonuses. Track compensation history and manage recommendations through approval workflows.
Performance Metrics
Define evaluation criteria once and use them consistently across all reviews.
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