Why Disable Manager-Initiated Reviews?
Organizations take different approaches to managing performance review cycles based on their structure and operational needs. Some prefer to give managers the flexibility to initiate review cycles independently, allowing teams to move at their own pace. Others, however, choose to manage performance reviews centrally through HR or Admin teams to ensure consistency, standardization, and alignment across the organization.
Disabling the “New review” option helps:
Maintain consistency: All reviews follow centrally defined templates and timelines.
Ensure fairness: Prevents ad-hoc or inconsistent review cycles.
Simplify compliance: Keeps all reviews aligned with organizational policies.
How to Disable Manager-Initiated Reviews
Follow these steps to centrally manage reviews:
1. Go to the Admin Center
Log in at admin.teamflect.com.
2. Open the Reviews Module
From the left-hand navigation bar, select Modules → Reviews.
3. Locate the Setting
Find the option Prevent managers from initiating reviews themselves.
When enabled, the New Review button will be hidden for all non-admin users.
What Happens After Disabling
The New review button will be greyed out for managers in the Reviews module.
Admins retain full control over creating and deploying reviews.
Employees continue to participate in reviews that admins initiate.
Best Practice Recommendation
This setting is especially useful if your organization:
Runs company-wide review cycles (e.g., annual, semi-annual) and wants them centrally coordinated.
Operates in a regulated industry where performance reviews must follow strict compliance rules.
Wants to standardize evaluation templates and timelines across all departments.
If your company encourages more flexibility, leaving this option enabled can empower managers to run ad-hoc reviews for coaching or development purposes.