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# Performance Review
## After completing the Performance Setup and Configuration, you can proceed to the Review module to create and manage performance review periods.
A **Performance Review Period** defines the timeframe during which employee performance is tracked and evaluated (for example, January–December or Q1–Q4). It determines the period for which performance data is collected and assessed.
**Review Cycle**
A **Review Cycle** defines when performance reviews are conducted, such as **Monthly**, **Quarterly**, **Bi-Annual**, or **Annual**. Each review cycle determines the review schedule, participants, and assessment process for the selected review period.
Together, the performance review period and review cycles provide a structured framework for conducting consistent, timely, and objective employee performance evaluations across the organization.
**Off-Cycle Review Cycle**
An **Off-Cycle Review Cycle** is a performance review conducted outside an organization's regular review schedule for specific employees, teams, or situations.
Off-cycle reviews are commonly used for probation confirmations, promotion assessments, performance improvement plans (PIPs), or other special performance evaluations that do not align with the standard review timeline.
Follow the steps below to create an Off-Cycle Review Cycle:
1. Log in to your Admin profile.
2. Scroll down and click **Performance**, then select **Review**.
3. Click **Off-Cycle Review Cycle** beside **Regular Review Cycle**.
4. Click **Create** in the center of the page or at the top-right corner of the screen.
5. Enter the required information:
6. **Cycle Name** – Enter a name for the review cycle based on your organization's requirements.
7. **Start Date** – Select the date the review cycle will begin.
8. **End Date** – Select the date the review cycle will end.
9. Click **Create** to save the Off-Cycle Review Cycle.
Once created, the off-cycle review can be assigned to the relevant employees and managed independently of the regular review schedule.
**Regular Cycle Review Cycle**
A **review cycle** is a structured period during which an organisation evaluates an employee’s performance against defined goals, responsibilities, skills, and competencies.A **Regular Review Cycle** is an organization's standard and recurring performance review schedule. It is typically configured during the initial setup of the Performance module and follows a predefined timeline, such as annual, bi-annual, or quarterly reviews.
After completing the setup, administrators can edit an existing review cycle and assign Heads of Department (HODs) where necessary.
Follow the steps below to edit a regular review cycle:
1. Log in to your PaidHR account.
2. Scroll down and click **Performance**.
3. Click **Review** from the dropdown menu.
4. Click the **Regular Review Cycle** beside the **Questionnaire**.
5. Click **Edit** at the top-right corner of the screen.
6. Update the necessary fields, including:
7. **Cycle Type** (Annual, Bi-Annual, Quarterly, etc.)
8. **Cycle Name**
9. **Start Date**
10. Review the cycle preview to confirm that the review timeline aligns with your preferred review schedule.
11. Click **Save** to apply the changes.
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