How to Approve Pending Goals (Managers)
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How to Approve Pending Goals
The Pending Approvals page allows managers to review, approve, or deny goals submitted by their direct reports. Because goals are dynamic and may be updated throughout the performance cycle, managers should check this tab regularly to ensure timely review of changes, maintain alignment with departmental priorities, and provide employees with prompt feedback on their updates.
New! Pending Approvals Dashboard Widget
Managers can now see pending goal approvals directly from the Team Goals dashboard.
On the Team Goals page, look for the Approvals widget.
The widget displays the number of Approvals Pending
Click Approvals Pending link and review goals awaiting approval
The Approvals widget displays pending approvals across performance periods.
Managers must:
Use the Current Period dropdown filter
Select the appropriate performance cycle
Confirm which goals are pending for that specific cycle
Access Pending Approvals Page
Use this page to review and approve goals submitted by your direct reports. Approving goals ensures alignment with departmental objectives and confirms that employees are clear on expectations for the performance cycle.
Go to Carolina Talent → Performance → Goals.
Select the Pending Approvals tab to view all goals awaiting your review.
You will see a list of employee goals with their status, submission date, goal owner, and progress bar.
If you see a number in the Approvals widget:
Use the Current Period filter dropdown
Select the correct cycle
Then review and approve goals
Review Goals
Click the down arrow (˅) next to a goal title to expand and review the full details.
Review the goal’s description, due date, and progress to ensure it aligns with expectations.
If changes are needed, open the More Actions menu (⋯) next to the goal and select Edit or Deny.
Approve Goals
Once you have reviewed a goal:
Select the checkbox next to each goal you wish to approve.
Click Approve (or use the select all goals
The status will update to Approved, and the employee will receive a system notification.
Approve Multiple Goals
Managers can approve one or more goals at the same time from the Pending Approvals page.
Select goals to approve
Use the Select all goals on this page checkbox to approve all pending goals at once, or individually select specific goals.
Each selected goal will be highlighted with a checkmark.
Approve or Deny
After selecting the desired goals, click Approve to confirm the goals or Deny to send them back for revision.
Once approved, the goal status will update automatically and the employee will be notified.
This option helps managers quickly approve multiple goals in bulk, saving time during the goal-setting period.
Tips
Use the Filters or Current Period dropdown to view goals by cycle or status.
Pending Approval indicates the goal is waiting for your review.
Pending Modification Approval means the employee made changes to an already approved goal and resubmitted it for review.
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