Easy, Intuitive Goal Management Software
PerformYard makes it easy to track and align individual, team, and company-wide goals with simple, flexible goal management tools.
Goals and Performance Reviews, Together at Last
Align Your People
With cascading goals in PerformYard, entire organizations move in the same direction by aligning top-level strategy with day-to-day work across teams and departments.
Check In Frequently
PerformYard connects goals to review cycles, allowing employees and managers to update progress regularly and close the loop between performance expectations and outcomes.
Formalize Development
PerformYard strengthens company culture by using development goal cycles that promote ongoing learning, personal growth, and clear career advancement pathways.
PerformYard’s goal setting is integral for our organization as we move towards vision setting and more long-term goals for individual departments and people.
I love the ability for both employees and managers to be able to collaborate on goal setting and update goals throughout the year. PerformYard has helped us establish quarterly goal check-ins and enhance our mid-year review process.
PerformYard has allowed our goal-setting and review process to become streamlined and more efficient. This has helped HR stay organized and it has created a better experience for our employees.
In PerformYard, we can make performance and goal achievement streamlined, interactive, and rewarding. Plus, there are points of documentation along the way that create the paper trail performance management needs.
Cascade Goal Setting
PerformYard creates top-down alignment by linking employee goals to team and company objectives, with real-time visibility into how individual work drives broader success.
Track Individual Progress
Managers use PerformYard to monitor goal progress, track updates, and check in throughout the year, ensuring accountability and support for every employee’s objectives.
Get Clear Visualizations
PerformYard instantly generates visual reports—like charts and graphs—that show goal progress for individuals, teams, and departments, making performance data easy to understand and act on.
Connect Goals With Reviews
During performance reviews, PerformYard brings goal progress directly into review forms so managers can comment, score, and evaluate with full context.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is goal management software?
Goal management software is a tool that helps you set, track, and achieve goals. It lets you create clear goals, monitor progress, and see how well you’re doing. This software makes it easier to stay organized and focused on reaching your objectives.
Why use goal-setting software?
Goal-setting software keeps everyone organized, reminds you of deadlines, and shows progress, so you can easily monitor employee performance. This way, you can identify areas for improvement, recognize achievements, and align individual goals with company goals.
Want to get started today? Download our free employee goal-setting template here.
What is the SMART system for goals?
The SMART system is a way to set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This method helps you create clear and reachable goals by defining exactly what you want to achieve and setting a deadline for it.
How can PerformYard’s goal management software help my HR team?
PerformYard’s goal management software helps your HR team by making it easy to set and track individual, team, and company-wide goals, so you can ensure everyone’s aligned toward a common objective. It allows frequent check-ins on progress, so you can keep everyone on track. It also integrates goal achievements with performance reviews, so you can seamlessly evaluate and reward your team’s success.
How do I choose the goal management tool that’s right for me?
To choose the right goal management tool, think about your needs. We suggest looking for features that help you track progress, set deadlines, and collaborate with others. Check reviews, try demos, and ensure it fits your budget. To help you get started, check out our list of the best goal management software for 2024.
Your Complete Performance Management Toolkit
Reviews & Check-Ins
Drive performance conversations that inspire growth
Tailor your employee review process with reviews & check-ins that drive real results, not just paperwork and formalities.
- Employee appraisals
- 360 reviews
- Quarterly check-ins
- Project-based reviews
- One-on-ones
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 check-ins
- 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
Inform your HR decision making
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 trends
- 9 box grids
- Rankings
- Summary reporting
- Review form calculations
Employee Engagement
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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
