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      How to Use the Compensation Change Request Wizard in a Performance Review

      Your Guide to Compensation Requests: Submitting Changes Seamlessly in GoCo Reviews

      As a manager, recognizing and rewarding your team's hard work is key to their success and retention. GoCo makes this process simple and integrated! If your organization has embedded Compensation Change Requests directly into your performance reviews, you're in for a treat. This article will walk you through how to use this powerful feature when completing a review.

      Use Case: Celebrating a Stellar Performance! 🎉 Imagine you're completing the annual review for Laurice, a star performer on your team. You've seen Laurice consistently exceed expectations, and you believe it's time for a raise to recognize their outstanding contributions. Thanks to GoCo, initiating that change is a breeze!

      🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide:

      1. Access Your Review Task: You'll receive a notification in your GoCo inbox to complete your portion of Laurice's performance review. Upon clicking on the task, you'll see the Compensation Change Request wizard embedded right there.
      2. Initiate the Change: Tap "Request Change" within the wizard. This action will open a focused view, pre-filtered to Laurice, with a slide-out panel for you to easily make your change request.Screenshot 2025-07-07 at 5.58.21 PM Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 5.11.25 PM
      3. Input the Details:
        • If you're proposing a wage change, you'll see helpful reminders displaying the current wage rate and the percentage difference based on your proposed change. This provides immediate context for your decision!Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 5.08.15 PM
        • Carefully enter all the necessary details for the compensation or employment change.
      4. Save and Submit: Once you've entered the details, click "Save". To formally submit your request for approval, click "Submit" from the actions column, or inside the side panel, click on the ellipses on the Employment & Compensations Changes wizard and select "Submit Draft". Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 5.54.13 PM
      5. Return to Your Workflow: After submitting the request, you can click "Return to Workflow" to go back to Laurice's review and complete any other remaining steps. The compensation request will now be in a "needs review" state, awaiting approval from HR or C-suite. You'll be notified in your GoCo account once it's approved!
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      Common Questions:

      • Can I edit a compensation request after I've submitted it? Once submitted, the request moves into an approval workflow. If you need to make an adjustment, reach out to your HR administrator who may be able to edit it if it's still pending approval.

      • What happens if I don't finish the request in one sitting? GoCo often has a "Finish Later" option in similar enrollment processes. While not explicitly stated for this specific wizard, you can typically save your progress and return to it later from your review task

      • Who approves these requests? Depending on your company's setup, HR administrators and/or C-suite members will be designated as approvers.

      Need more help? Feel free to reach out to our support team at support@goco.io💚