PerformYard

PerformYard is an online performance management system designed for HR teams looking to simplify, connect, and streamline performance reviews, goal tracking, and feedback collection. It can be used for custom review cycles scheduled annually, quarterly, or when a project is done. PerformYard also includes an AI tool that helps write and summarize reviews quickly, provides shared meeting tools that track tasks and set agendas, and allows you to conduct employee surveys based on true feedback across departments. It is suitable for all team sizes, from small businesses to companies with thousands of staff members, and is customizable for various review styles by position. 

What Is PerformYard Best For? 

Flexible goal management is PerformYard’s standout feature. It enables teams to set goals and keep track of them throughout the review cycle. Cascading goals connect individual contributors to larger business objectives, and these goals can be organized into categories to keep everything on track. Progress reporting and checklists make it easier to monitor progress, and goals can even be scored and discussed directly within performance review forms, rather than jumping between tools. 

How Much Does PerformYard Cost? 

PerformYard pricing starts at $5-$10/person/month, depending on the selected plan. Optional add-ons, including PerformYard AI, Employee Engagement, Meetings, and Surveys, are available for an additional $1-$4/person/month. 

In addition, businesses should keep the following potential costs in mind based on the industry benchmarks: 

• Implementation: $1,000–$10,000 for SMBs and $10,000–$50,000+ for large enterprise deployments with custom workflows and integrations 
• HRIS, Payroll, SSO, And API Integrations: $2,000–$20,000, depending on the number and complexity of integrations 
• Data Migration And System Configuration: $1,000–$10,000, based on employee records, historical review data, and workflow customization 
• Admin And Manager Training: $1,000–$8,000 

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change. 

PerformYard Integrations 

PerformYard integrates with the following third-party software, such as: 

• ADP Workforce Now
• BambooHR
• Gusto HR Software
• Rippling HR
• UKG
• Office 365 
• Paylocity
• Slack 

How Does PerformYard Work? 

Log in to PerformYard to consolidate reviews, goals, feedback, and reporting within a single dashboard. Follow the steps below to use this platform: 

• Create schedules that align with the business review cycle, such as annual, quarterly, 360, project-based, or new hire, all with customized questions and schedules relevant to each cycle 
• For managers, using ‘AI Review Assist’ and ‘AI Review Summary’ streamlines and guides the creation of consistent and clear feedback, while providing a quick overview of completed reviews 
• Establish goals in line with company goals and then break them down to individual work, categorize them, and monitor progress with check-ins, checklists, and scoring 
• Keep feedback flowing outside of formal reviews with tools for peer feedback, manager feedback, public recognition, and private notes, all searchable later on 
• Run one-on-one meetings with shared agendas, task tracking, and notes so managers and employees stay on the same page between review cycles 
• Send out employee surveys, from onboarding to exit interviews, and track participation and responses in real time 
• Pull it all together with reporting and analytics, including dashboards, trend reports, and 9-box grids, so HR and leadership can see what's happening across the company 
• Connect PerformYard to existing tools like an HRIS for employee data, an SSO provider for login, and Slack or Microsoft Teams for recognition, so it fits into workflows instead of adding new ones 

Who Is PerformYard For? 

PerformYard software serves a wide range of industries and sectors, including: 

• Accounting
• IT services 
• Financial services
• Marketing teams 
• Healthcare 
• Consulting firms 
• Legal teams 

PerformYard Use Cases 

We analyzed PerformYard's features and where the product stands in the market, which allowed us to identify several key situations where the platform is commonly used. Accounting firms, law firms, IT services companies, and consulting firms all rely on it for performance reviews, goal tracking, and employee feedback:

Accounting Firms Scaling Performance Reviews Across Growing Teams 

A basic spreadsheet is usually the starting point for performance tracking at fast-growing accounting and advisory firms, and it does the job just fine at first. But once the headcount climbs into the hundreds and new offices open, spreadsheets start to show their limits. They're good at capturing numbers, but they don't leave much room for the human side of performance, like a coaching conversation, a moment of self-reflection, or a manager noticing someone's growth. PerformYard gives firms one place to bring all of that together instead, so goals, feedback, and monthly check-ins don't get lost in a shared drive somewhere. As teams keep growing, this helps HR stay consistent while giving every employee a fuller, more honest picture of how they're actually doing. 

Law Firms Turning Feedback From Employees Into Real Organizational Change 

Law firms tend to be pretty good at asking employees how they're doing, but not always great at doing something with the answers, particularly when surveys are handled manually, and all anyone sees is one big firm-wide average. That kind of blurry picture makes it hard to know which teams are actually thriving, and which ones are quietly struggling. PerformYard fixes that by running structured, anonymous surveys that break results down by department, so leaders can finally see where morale is strong and where people need more support. That clarity gives firms the confidence to build steering committees, rethink the client experience, and turn feedback people took the time to give into changes they can see. 

IT Services Companies Building Custom Review Processes For Technical Teams 

IT services and DevOps-style companies are usually full of focused roles, engineers, architects, and security experts that don't fit neatly into a generic review template built for everyone. Add in the fact that many of these teams operate entirely remote, and it's easy to understand how fast check-ins and informal interactions become increasingly difficult to come by. PerformYard lets these companies build a review process around what actually matters to them, their own values, their own questions, instead of forcing people through a one-size-fits-all checklist. Instead of just ticking boxes, remote teams can use built-in goal check-ins to have real, structured conversations about growth. 

Consulting Firms Automating Ongoing 360 Feedback For Project-Based Work 

Since consulting work moves fast and centers around projects rather than being tied to fixed roles, waiting an entire year for feedback feels inadequate, and relying on email or spreadsheets to gather it only adds to the delay. What consultants really want is feedback while the project is still fresh in everyone's mind, not months later when the details have blurred. PerformYard makes that possible by automating open 360 feedback right after each project ends, alongside self-evaluations and manager check-ins that keep goals current all year. The payoff is fewer awkward surprises at review time and a much more honest, up-to-date sense of how each person is really doing. 

Is PerformYard Right For You? 

PerformYard is a good fit for HR teams that want reviews, objectives, feedback, and reporting all living in one place instead of scattered across spreadsheets and separate tools. It works well for organizations that are tired of manual review cycles, disconnected feedback, and the extra admin work that comes with attempting to pull things together by hand. 

It connects easily with the tools teams already use, like an HRIS, single sign-on, and Slack or Microsoft Teams, and uses AI to take some of the busywork off HR's plate during reviews and goal tracking. It also prioritizes data security with strong encryption, SOC 2 certification, and a clear commitment to giving clients complete ownership of their own data. 

Still not sure if PerformYard is right for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070, who will help you make the right decision.