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How to Change Manager in a Review Cycle

Last updated on May 13, 2026

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1. Navigate to Reviews Section

Click on the Reviews module from the homepage to access all active review cycles

Navigate to Reviews Section

2. Open Reviews Section

Click on Open for the specific review cycle where you want to change the manager for a reviewee

Open Reviews Section

3. Navigate to the Reviewees Tab

In the Review Cycle, go to the Reviewees tab

Navigate to the Reviewees Tab

4. Click on the Empty Space Next to the Reviewee’s Name

In the Reviewees tab of the review cycle, click on the empty space available next to the reviewee’s name

Click on the Empty Space Next to the Reviewee’s Name

5. Access the Manager Options

Under the Manager Review section, you will see three dots next to the manager’s name. Click on the three dots next to the manager’s name to access the option to change the manager

Access the Manager Options

6. Select the Change Manager Option

After clicking the three dots, a dropdown menu will appear. Select Change Manager option from the available options to proceed with updating the manager for the reviewee

 Select the Change Manager Option

7. Confirm the Manager Change

After clicking the Change Manager option, you will be shown a warning message explaining the impact of changing the manager

Please review the message carefully. If you agree and would like to proceed, tick the checkbox labeled, "I have read the above and want to change the manager"

Confirm the Manager Change

8. Selecting the New Manager

Once you have acknowledged the message, select the new manager under Select New Manager field option. You can search for the new manager by entering their name or email address in the field provided below

Selecting the New Manager

9. Confirm New Manager Assignment

Click the Change button to confirm the new manager assignment for the reviewee

Confirm New Manager Assignment

10. Manager Change Confirmation

After clicking change, a success message will appear confirming that the manager has been successfully changed for a reviewee

Manager Change Confirmation

11. Alternative Way to Change a Reviewee’s Manager

There is another way to change the manager of a reviewee from the Reviewee Overview screen. You will see three vertical dots next to the reviewee name, click on them to access the option to change the manager for that reviewee

Alternative Way to Change a Reviewee’s Manager

12. Changing Manager from Reviewee Overview

After clicking the three vertical dots, you will see the Change Manager option. Click on Change Manager, and the rest of the process remains the same as explained in the above steps

You can refer to the earlier instructions for further guidance

Changing Manager from Reviewee Overview

13. Automating Manager Updates During Review Creation

If you prefer not to manually change managers during an ongoing review cycle, you can set up Automatic Manager Updates while creating the review cycle. This feature ensures that any changes in reporting structure are automatically reflected in the reviews.

To learn more about how this automation works, please refer to the attached link: https://help.peoplebox.ai/hc/peoplebox-help-center/articles/1754281829-manager-changes-in-ongoing-review-cycle