Welcome to Sizemotion

Sizemotion helps you grow in your career by making feedback, goals, and development transparent and accessible. You can track your progress, understand expectations, and take ownership of your growth.

What You Can Do

  • View your profile: See your role, team, manager, and career ladder
  • Get feedback: Receive performance reviews and review cycle feedback
  • Give feedback: Provide input on peers, managers, and team health
  • Track goals: View and update your OKRs
  • Prepare for 1:1s: Add agenda items and review notes
  • Manage time off: Request absences and view team calendar
  • See career path: Understand what's needed for next level
  • Self-assessment: Evaluate your own performance

What You Can't Do

  • View other employees' reviews or feedback (unless it's about you)
  • Access company-wide HR or admin settings
  • Manage teams or run review cycles
  • View compensation data (except your own, if enabled)

Getting Started

First Login (Your First Day)

  1. Check your email
    • Look for welcome email from Sizemotion
    • Click the activation link
    • Set your password
  2. Complete your profile
    • Click your avatar → Profile
    • Upload a profile photo
    • Add bio and location
    • Set your working hours and time zone
    • Add skills and interests
  3. Review your teams
    • See which teams you're part of
    • Meet your teammates
    • Find your manager
  4. Explore the dashboard
    • See upcoming 1:1s
    • Check team calendar
    • Review active feedback requests

Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard shows:

  • Upcoming 1:1s: Next meetings with your manager
  • Pending actions: Reviews or feedback to complete
  • Recent feedback: New reviews you've received
  • Your OKRs: Personal goals and progress
  • Team updates: Announcements and changes

Key Features

Performance Reviews

When your review is ready:

  1. You'll receive email notification
  2. Go to Performance > My Reviews
  3. Click on the review to read
  4. Review feedback from your manager
  5. Add comments or questions
  6. Schedule discussion meeting if needed

During review season:

  • Complete self-assessment if requested
  • Write peer feedback for teammates
  • Be honest and constructive
  • Use specific examples

Review Cycles

Giving feedback:

  1. You'll receive request to review a peer
  2. Go to Feedback > Pending Requests
  3. Click on the request
  4. Answer questions thoughtfully:
    • What does this person do well?
    • Where could they improve?
    • What should they continue doing?
  5. Submit by the deadline

Receiving feedback:

  1. When a review cycle completes, you can view results
  2. Go to Feedback > My Review Cycles
  3. Read aggregated themes (anonymous)
  4. Use AI summary to identify patterns
  5. Discuss with manager in next 1:1

One-on-One Meetings

Before your 1:1:

  • Go to 1:1s > Upcoming Meetings
  • Review shared agenda
  • Add your topics and questions
  • Prepare talking points

After your 1:1:

  • Review meeting notes
  • Check action items assigned to you
  • Mark completed items as done
  • Start preparing for next meeting

Team Radar

When you receive a radar request:

  1. Click notification or go to Teams > Team Radar
  2. Rate your team on dimensions (1-3 stars):
    • Purpose (clear goals and mission)
    • Collaboration (teamwork and trust)
    • Communication (information flow)
    • Roles (clear responsibilities)
    • Support (resources and tools)
  3. Add anonymous comments if desired
  4. Submit (takes 2-3 minutes)

Results:

  • See aggregated team scores
  • Read themes (anonymized)
  • Discuss in team meetings

Time Off & Absences

Requesting time off:

  1. Go to Absences > Request Time Off
  2. Select dates
  3. Choose type (vacation, sick, personal)
  4. Add notes (optional)
  5. Submit request
  6. Manager receives notification
  7. You'll get approval/denial email

Viewing team calendar:

  • Go to Absences > Calendar
  • See who's out and when
  • Plan around team availability

Common Tasks

Updating Your Profile

  1. Click your avatar → Profile
  2. Edit sections:
    • About: Bio, location, working hours
    • Skills: Add technical and soft skills
    • Interests: Hobbies and passions
    • Photo: Upload professional headshot
  3. Click "Save"

Viewing Your Career Ladder

  1. Go to Career > My Career Path
  2. See your current level and role
  3. Review expectations for your level
  4. View next level requirements
  5. Understand competencies to develop

Tracking Your Goals (OKRs)

  1. Go to Goals > My OKRs
  2. View current quarter objectives
  3. Update progress on key results
  4. Add status notes
  5. See how your goals align with team goals

Searching for Teammates

  1. Go to People > Directory
  2. Search by name, role, team, or skills
  3. View profiles to learn about colleagues
  4. See org chart relationships

Career Growth & Development

Understanding Your Growth Path

  1. Review your career ladder:
    • Understand current level expectations
    • See what's needed for next level
    • Identify skill gaps
  2. Discuss with manager:
    • Bring up in 1:1s
    • Ask for specific development opportunities
    • Request stretch projects
  3. Track your progress:
    • Document wins and achievements
    • Update profile with new skills
    • Reference in self-assessments

Making the Most of Feedback

  • Read with open mind: Feedback is for growth, not judgment
  • Look for patterns: Common themes across multiple reviewers
  • Ask clarifying questions: Discuss unclear points with manager
  • Create action plan: Pick 2-3 things to work on
  • Track improvement: Show progress in next review cycle

Preparing for Promotion

  1. Understand the bar:
    • Read next level on career ladder
    • Ask manager what "good" looks like
    • Find examples of people at that level
  2. Build evidence:
    • Take on next-level work
    • Document impact and outcomes
    • Get feedback from peers and stakeholders
  3. Advocate for yourself:
    • Discuss promotion timeline in 1:1s
    • Write strong self-assessment
    • Highlight promotion-worthy achievements
  4. Be patient:
    • Promotions happen during review cycles
    • Need consistent next-level performance (6+ months)
    • Trust the process and keep improving

Getting the Most from 1:1s

  • Come prepared: Add agenda items throughout the week
  • Use the time: Don't just give status updates
  • Discuss growth: Career, skills, challenges
  • Ask questions: About company, team, or your work
  • Be honest: Share concerns early
  • Follow up: Complete action items between meetings

Best Practices

📝 Giving Good Feedback

  • Be specific: "Great presentation on Q3 results" not just "Good job"
  • Be balanced: Share both strengths and growth areas
  • Be timely: Complete requests before deadline
  • Be constructive: Focus on behavior, not personality
  • Be kind: Feedback should help, not hurt

🎯 Setting Goals

  • Align with team: Your OKRs should support team goals
  • Make them measurable: "Reduce load time by 30%" not "Improve performance"
  • Stretch, don't break: Ambitious but achievable
  • Update regularly: Track progress weekly

💬 Communication

  • Check Sizemotion daily: Don't miss feedback requests
  • Respond promptly: Acknowledge notifications within 24 hours
  • Ask for help: Use 1:1s to raise blockers
  • Share wins: Update progress on goals and projects

💡 Pro Tips

  • Keep a "brag doc": Document wins throughout the quarter
  • Review past feedback: Before self-assessment, re-read previous reviews
  • Sync calendar: Enable calendar integration for 1:1 reminders
  • Use mobile app: Complete quick tasks on the go
  • Export feedback: Download review cycle summaries for your records

Troubleshooting

"I can't find my review"

Go to Performance > My Reviews. If it's not there, check if the review cycle is complete. Ask your manager or HR.

"I forgot my password"

Click "Forgot Password" on login screen. Enter your email to receive reset link.

"I wasn't invited to give feedback"

Review cycle campaigns select specific reviewers. If you expected to be included, ask the campaign organizer (usually HR or your manager).

"My profile photo won't upload"

Ensure image is under 2MB and in JPG/PNG format. Try resizing or using a different browser.

"I need to change my time-off request"

Go to Absences > My Requests, click the request, and select "Cancel" or "Edit" (if still pending approval).

Quick Reference

When You Should Act

  • ✅ Within 24 hours: Respond to feedback requests and notifications
  • ✅ Before 1:1: Add agenda items and review notes
  • ✅ Weekly: Update OKR progress
  • ✅ During review cycles: Complete self-assessment and peer reviews
  • ✅ Quarterly: Review your career ladder and development

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