An Employee Survey Tool Built Into Your Performance Management System

Survey data collected in a standalone tool goes into a report and stops there. PerformYard is the employee survey software tool that connects feedback directly to the performance conversations that actually change things.

One Tool. Every Survey. Full Performance Insight.

Eliminate Tool Sprawl

With PerformYard, you don't have to juggle multiple platforms, separate logins, or disconnected data streams—everything lives in one secure, integrated system.

Accelerate Decision-Making

Track survey insights in the same platform as performance data to see the complete employee story. No switching between tools to connect what people say with how they perform.

Boost Response Rates

PerformYard is easy for employees and admins. When surveys live in the same platform employees use for reviews, and goals, response rates increase and feedback becomes more honest.

AI That Makes Survey Data Actionable

PerformYard AI synthesizes responses automatically so your team does not have to.

  • Surfaces key themes and underlying issues across all responses
  • Eliminates days of manual analysis
  • Delivers a clear, data-backed narrative about organizational health
  • Walk into meetings ready to act, not still reviewing spreadsheets

Create Surveys in Seconds

Build professional surveys without complexity or technical expertise.

  • Intuitive survey builder anyone on your HR team can use
  • Multiple choice, rating scale, and open-ended question types
  • Custom questions beyond pre-built templates
  • Surveys ready to launch in minutes, not hours

Manage Everything in One Dashboard

All your employee feedback initiatives in one organized view.

  • Track multiple surveys simultaneously
  • Monitor response rates and participation progress in real time
  • Manage all feedback collection from a single login
  • No switching between tools or platforms

Watch Responses Flow In Real-Time

Instant visibility into how your surveys are performing.

  • See responses arrive as they come in
  • Live progress tracking and participation monitoring
  • No waiting days to understand completion rates
  • Act on early results before the survey closes

Survey Data Works Better When Everything Is Connected

Reviews & Check-Ins

Run Performance Reviews That Actually Drive Growth

Tailor your employee review process with reviews & check-ins that drive real results, not just paperwork and formalities.

  • Employee appraisals
  • 360 degree feedback
  • Quarterly check-ins
  • Annual reviews
  • Project-based reviews
  • Review cycles built around your timeline
  • One-on-ones

PerformYard AI

Get an AI Assist

  • AI-assisted writing
  • Rephrasing support
  • Tone elevation
  • AI-powered summaries
  • Multi-form summaries

Goal Management

Align your people around what’s next

With a performance management tool like PerformYard, developing a culture of high-performance and tracking employee goals is as easy as ever.

  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Goal tracking across teams and individuals
  • Goal alignment to company objectives
  • Cascading goals
  • Development goals
  • Corporate objectives
  • Employee performance visualizations

Continuous Feedback

Formalize continuous and relevant feedback

Recognize top performers and boost employee experience with consistent feedback that reinforces their achievements, guides their growth, and motivates them to reach new heights.

  • Continuous feedback
  • Employee recognition
  • Employee performance notes
  • Manager feedback
  • Feedback requests

Reporting and Analytics

Track Performance Data and Analytics Across Your Team

With PerformYard, you can collect employee data that’s easy to understand and take action on. No more wasting time sifting through complex reports HR leaders have no idea what to do with.

  • Performance analytics dashboards
  • Performance trends over time
  • Performance tracking by individual, team and department
  • Performance data exports
  • 9-box grids
  • Rankings
  • Summary reporting
  • Review form calculations

Employee Engagement

Listen. Learn. Take Action.

From annual reviews to continuous feedback to succession planning, PerformYard gives you all the tools to engage, evaluate, and empower your team.

  • PerformYard Engagement Survey
  • Engagement Factors and Questions
  • Engagement Trends Dashboard
  • Satisfaction Factor Analysis
  • Dynamic Employee Cohorting

Meetings

Your live meetings launchpad

  • Collaborative Agendas
  • Shared Task Tracking
  • Public Notes
  • Private Notes
  • Review Integration

Surveys

One Platform. Every Survey. Zero Headaches.

  • Multiple Question Types
  • Easy Survey Builder
  • Participation Tracking
  • Live Response Dashboard
  • Multi-Survey Management
  • CSV Export

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an employee survey tool?

An employee survey tool is software that helps HR teams build, distribute, and analyze surveys across their organization. The best employee survey tools go beyond data collection to connect survey results with performance data, engagement trends, and manager action planning so feedback drives real change.

  • One-click survey deployment across multiple channels ensures high participation rates without complex setup or IT involvement
  • Real-time response tracking and analytics help identify trends instantly so managers can address issues before they escalate
  • Automated pulse survey scheduling maintains consistent feedback loops without manual intervention or administrative burden
  • Integrated performance management tools connect survey insights directly to reviews, goals, and development plans
  • Executive-ready dashboards and reports visualize engagement data in clear formats that drive informed decision-making
  • One-click survey deployment across multiple channels ensures high participation rates without complex setup or IT involvement
  • Real-time response tracking and analytics help identify trends instantly so managers can address issues before they escalate
  • Automated pulse survey scheduling maintains consistent feedback loops without manual intervention or administrative burden
  • Integrated performance management tools connect survey insights directly to reviews, goals, and development plans
  • Executive-ready dashboards and reports visualize engagement data in clear formats that drive informed decision-making

How is PerformYard different from the survey features in my HRIS?

Most HRIS platforms include basic survey functionality, a way to send questions and collect responses. PerformYard connects survey data to your performance management process. Results feed into engagement trends, inform review conversations, and sit alongside goal and feedback data in one platform. The difference is not survey creation. It is what happens with the data after the survey closes.

  • One-click survey deployment across multiple channels ensures high participation rates without complex setup or IT involvement
  • Real-time response tracking and analytics help identify trends instantly so managers can address issues before they escalate
  • Automated pulse survey scheduling maintains consistent feedback loops without manual intervention or administrative burden
  • Integrated performance management tools connect survey insights directly to reviews, goals, and development plans
  • Executive-ready dashboards and reports visualize engagement data in clear formats that drive informed decision-making
  • One-click survey deployment across multiple channels ensures high participation rates without complex setup or IT involvement
  • Real-time response tracking and analytics help identify trends instantly so managers can address issues before they escalate
  • Automated pulse survey scheduling maintains consistent feedback loops without manual intervention or administrative burden
  • Integrated performance management tools connect survey insights directly to reviews, goals, and development plans
  • Executive-ready dashboards and reports visualize engagement data in clear formats that drive informed decision-making

What features should I look for in employee survey software?

Look for an employee survey tool that connects to your performance management process rather than operating as a standalone system. Key features include multiple question types, real-time response tracking, anonymous survey options, AI-powered theme analysis, and direct integration with HRIS and performance review platforms so survey data leads to action.

  • One-click survey deployment across multiple channels ensures high participation rates without complex setup or IT involvement
  • Real-time response tracking and analytics help identify trends instantly so managers can address issues before they escalate
  • Automated pulse survey scheduling maintains consistent feedback loops without manual intervention or administrative burden
  • Integrated performance management tools connect survey insights directly to reviews, goals, and development plans
  • Executive-ready dashboards and reports visualize engagement data in clear formats that drive informed decision-making
  • One-click survey deployment across multiple channels ensures high participation rates without complex setup or IT involvement
  • Real-time response tracking and analytics help identify trends instantly so managers can address issues before they escalate
  • Automated pulse survey scheduling maintains consistent feedback loops without manual intervention or administrative burden
  • Integrated performance management tools connect survey insights directly to reviews, goals, and development plans
  • Executive-ready dashboards and reports visualize engagement data in clear formats that drive informed decision-making

Does PerformYard’s employee survey software have reporting features?

Yes, PerformYard's employee survey software provides real-time dashboards showing response rates, participation trends, and visualized feedback data. PerformYard Engage AI synthesizes open-ended responses to surface key themes automatically. Results can be filtered by department, cohort, or time period.

How is PerformYard’s employee survey software different from SurveyMonkey and Qualtrics?

SurveyMonkey and Qualtrics are general survey tools built for any type of data collection. PerformYard is an employee survey tool built specifically for performance management. Survey results connect directly to performance reviews, goal tracking, and engagement reporting so feedback leads to performance conversations, not just data exports.

Does PerformYard’s employee survey platform integrate with HRIS systems?

Yes, PerformYard's employee survey platform integrates with major HRIS systems like ADP, BambooHR, Gusto, Rippling, UKG, Workday, and Paylocity to automatically sync employee data and streamline survey distribution. Employee data syncs automatically so survey distribution stays accurate without manual updates.

Does PerformYard's survey software allow custom question creation?

Yes. PerformYard supports custom question creation alongside pre-built templates. HR teams can build multiple choice, rating scale, and open-ended questions tailored to their specific company needs and culture.