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title: "How to request peer, manager, or expert evaluations"
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In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, effective talent development hinges on a well-rounded understanding of each employee's skills and potential. With the **SkillPanel**, managers can now request evaluations from **peers**, fellow **managers**, or subject-matter **experts** to gain deeper insights into team members' capabilities. This collaborative assessment feature allows for a more comprehensive evaluation, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

To use this feature, go to the **People** tab, then select **Employee Status***.*

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Then choose an employee for whom you want to request rating. Click on the three dots on the right side of the employee name, and choose **Request skills evaluation**.

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When you click it, the following window will appear.

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In the "Request Recipient" section, select the person who will assess the employee. Under "Evaluating As," choose whether the evaluator will assess the employee as a **peer**, **manager**, or **expert**.

Next, choose the “Rating Scope”. The employee can be assessed on all assigned skills (both Job Position skills, Additional skillsets and Additional skills), only Job Position skills, or only Additional skills.

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Use the "Adjust Rating Scope" option to select whether the assessment should cover **Core Skills**, **Optional Skills**, or **Additional Skills**. You can also specifically choose the skill sets to be evaluated. You can also mark the option “Include only skills with a self-rating greater than 0%.

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Then click “Save and send request” button. Chosen person will receive the request.

### **What is the difference between Peer’s, Expert’s and Manager’s assessment?**

All types of evaluations can be viewed on the employee's **Skill Map** or in their profile on **Skills** tab, **Skills Overview** section. Each evaluation applies to a given skill. 

There are fundamental differences in how **peer**, **manager**, and **expert** evaluations are displayed on the portal:  

- **Peer Evaluation** – The **average **of all peer evaluations is shown on the Skill Map and in the employee’s profile, providing insight into how the employee is perceived within their team.
- **Expert Evaluation** – The **most recent** expert evaluation is always displayed on both the profile and the Skill Map, ensuring you have an up-to-date expert opinion on the employee’s performance.
- **Manager Evaluation** – The most recent evaluation from the **current supervisor** is always displayed on the employee's profile and Skill Map.