Name: PerformYard
Brand: PerformYard

Expert review

Stackfix's Rating

4.5 / 10

Last updated on

Reviewed by Paddy Stobbs

Stackfix Co-Founder & CEO

PS

Key findings

PerformYard is an average option in the performance management space. It covers your standard functions including 360 reviews, 1:1s, pulse surveys, and goal setting, but is missing more advanced features like cyclical review scheduling and template-based customization.

We were also disappointed by its limited customization options, a cumbersome and outdated interface and an inflexible goal framework that failed our attempts to implement proper OKRs. If you need a highly adaptable platform or rely on OKRs, you'll likely find these limitations particularly problematic.

Pros

Effective 1:1 Meeting Management

We found PerformYard's 1:1 meeting functionality particularly well-designed, with an ever-present feedback request button and helpful meeting templates. This makes it easy for managers to initiate and track regular check-ins with their team members.

Robust Pulse Survey Capabilities

We were impressed by PerformYard's intuitive pulse survey system in the engagement module. The dedicated dashboard offers clear metrics visualization and easy navigation through cohorts, factors, and questions, making it valuable for teams focused on regular employee feedback collection.

Cons

Poor Customization Options

We found PerformYard's customization capabilities severely lacking across key areas. The platform offers only basic customization for forms, analytics, reporting, and goal planning, with limited branding options in the main portal. This is particularly frustrating for organizations needing to adapt the platform to their specific workflows.

Difficult to Use

The platform's usability is problematic, especially for new users. During testing, we found navigation cumbersome and many features buried in backend settings. The lack of automation capabilities and readily accessible templates makes common tasks unnecessarily time-consuming.

Limited Integration Capabilities

We found PerformYard's integration capabilities disappointingly basic. Most integrations beyond 2-3 common tools require custom connectors from their team, severely limiting the platform's ability to work seamlessly with existing tech stacks.

Weak OKR Framework

The platform's goal-tracking framework is frustratingly inflexible when it comes to OKRs. In our testing, adapting the basic goal system to a proper OKR framework proved challenging, limiting its usefulness for organizations using this popular methodology.

Dated User Interface

The platform's interface feels outdated and corporate, with a sparse, dated design that impacts user experience. During testing, we encountered slow loading times and a generally uninspiring visual experience that falls short of modern standards.

PerformYard is best for

Businesses with basic performance management needs seeking straightforward 360 reviews and pulse surveys
Businesses with established HRIS systems looking to add dedicated performance management
Who need customizable 360-degree feedback and review processes
And/or who need robust employee engagement pulse surveys

PerformYard is less good for

Businesses needing advanced performance management features and customization options
Businesses with complex OKR frameworks and compensation review needs
Who need deep analytics and AI-powered performance insights
And/or who need highly customizable reports and recurring review automation

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Common features
Conduct 360 reviews
Schedule and manage 1:1s
Set and manage individual and team goals
Create employee action plans
Advanced features
Monitor review cycle progress
GDPR Compliance
API
Enable employee self-reviews
Use 1:1 templates
Tie goals to larger organisational goals
User Data Training Protection
View employee performance metrics
Enable peer reviews
SOC 2 Type II Certificatoin
Zapier
Enable external reviews (e.g. clients)
Publicly recognise individuals
Data Encryption
Export and share reports
Asana
Schedule reviews ahead of time
Enable anonymised feedback collection
Export and share review results
Rippling
Use 360 review templates
BambooHR
Calendars
Slack

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