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Goals: Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Goal Submission Status mean?


StatusDescription
OpenGoal has been saved and employee can continue making edits.
SubmittedGoal is locked for edits and has been sent to your supervisor for review.
ApprovedSupervisor has approved the goal.
InactiveIf the supervisor rejects the goal, it becomes Inactive; the employee must change the status back to Active, save it, make the necessary edits, and resubmit the goal.  
DeletedSupervisors can delete a goal that has been submitted or approved, by request of the employee. 


How should I use the Comments & Updates section?

This section serves as a collaborative space for you and your supervisor to track discussions and progress towards your goal. Simply choose the Goal Status from the menu, include your comments, and then Save your changes. 

Screenshot of New Comment Field


∎ End of article | Modified on: Tue, 10 Jun, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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