This article explains how real-time manager weighted scores work in Performance Reviews and how they help ensure accuracy before publishing results. You’ll learn when to use this feature, how to enable it, and best practices to get the most value from it.
This feature is available only for companies on the Performance Enterprise tier.
Overview
The real-time manager weighted score allows managers to see the final calculated score while completing a performance review, before it is published. The score updates automatically based on the configured weight of each evaluation section.
When and why it should be used
- Small score differences can impact salary reviews, promotions, or bonuses
- Managers need confidence that the final score is correct before submitting the review
- You want to reduce back-and-forth edits after publishing reviews
By showing the weighted score in real time, managers can make informed adjustments and avoid surprises once the review is shared.
How to use
Enable or disable real-time weighted scores (Admins)
- In your sidebar, go to Settings
- Go to the People section
- Open Reviews
- Locate the option Dynamic scoring
- Toggle the setting Activate dynamic scoring on or off
This setting applies company-wide to all reviews using custom weighted scores.
What managers see during a review
- In your sidebar, go to Performance > Reviews
- Open a performance review as a manager
- Complete the evaluation sections as usual
- The estimated score updates automatically as scores are entered or adjusted
Review the score before submitting the evaluation
Tips and best practices
- Enable visibility before launching reviews so managers understand scoring expectations from the start
- Combine this feature with clear weighting rules to avoid confusion
- If you prefer managers to focus on qualitative feedback first, you can disable the toggle temporarily and re-enable it later
- Communicate internally that the score is preliminary until the review is officially published
Troubleshooting
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The weighted score is not visible to managers
- Check that your company is on the Performance Enterprise tier
- Make sure the real-time weighted score toggle is enabled in review settings
- Confirm the review uses custom weighted scores
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Managers see the score but it doesn’t change
- Ensure all sections included in the weighting have a score assigned
- Review the weight configuration to confirm it adds up correctly
FAQ
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Is this feature available on all plans?
No. Real-time manager weighted scores are available only on the Performance Enterprise tier. Companies on other tiers will see an in-app message highlighting this feature as an upgrade.
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Does this change the final published score?
No. The calculation logic remains the same. This feature only makes the score visible in real time before publishing.
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Can I enable this for some reviews but not others?
No. This is a company-wide setting that applies to all reviews using custom weighted scores.