The Pending Approvalspagelet provides you (based on your role) the ability to quickly approve pending items such as:
Performance Documents
User Profile Additions (i.e. Competencies, Education, Licenses and Certifications)
Job Openings
Job Offers
Online Form Approvals (HR Forms such as Position Requests, Termination, Transfers, Disciplinary Action, Accident, etc.)
You have the ability to click on the Approval document link (i.e. Performance Document) and Approve or Deny, add Comments, and view additional details.