Administrators can now control who must sign a review and in which order. This flexibility allows you to tailor signature requirements to match different review types and organizational needs. You can:
Decide whether signatures are required from the reviewee, reviewer, or both.
Customize the signing order (reviewee first, reviewer first, or no restriction).
Simplify workflows for informal reviews while still ensuring accountability for formal ones.
How to Adjust Signature Requirements
Step 1: Open Review Templates
Go to Admin Center > Reviews Module and select your review template (new or existing).
Step 2: Go to the Signature Section
Within the template, locate the Signature section.
Step 3: Select Who Signs
Choose from:
Reviewee & Reviewer (default): Both must sign.
Reviewer Only: Only the reviewer signs.
Reviewee Only: Only the reviewee signs.
Step 4: Select Signing Order
Choose the order in which signatures are collected:
No Restriction (default): Either party can sign first; the other is notified.
Reviewee First: The reviewer is prompted after the reviewee signs.
Reviewer First: The reviewee is prompted after the reviewer signs.
Step 5: Optional or Mandatory Signature Comments
Reviewees and reviewers can also add optional or mandatory comments when signing reviews, making the step more reflective of real performance conversations.
Step 6: Save Changes
Click Save to apply the updated signature requirements to the template.
HR Use Cases
1. Reviewer-Only Signatures for Performance Check-ins
For informal or one-directional reviews, requiring only the reviewer’s signature simplifies the process while maintaining a record.
2. Reviewee-First Signatures in 360-Degree Reviews
Having the reviewee sign first ensures employees acknowledge feedback before reviewers finalize, encouraging transparency and accountability.
3. Both Signatures in Formal Performance Appraisals
For annual reviews or probation evaluations, requiring both signatures ensures a formal acknowledgment of the review outcome.
Final Thoughts
By setting signature requirements in review templates, administrators gain flexibility to tailor the review process to its context—whether it’s a quick check‑in, a peer feedback cycle, or a formal annual appraisal. This ensures reviews are both efficient and appropriately validated.