How does PerformYard measure engagement?

Through confidential surveys and pulse checks with driver analysis, cohorts, and trend reporting to identify where to focus.

What analytics and reports are available?

Dashboards, heatmaps, cohort comparisons, and trend lines that surface strengths, risks, and opportunities over time.

How is privacy protected?

Responses are collected confidentially with role-based access controls so individuals cannot be singled out in reporting.

Does it integrate with our HR systems?

Yes—PerformYard supports SSO and HRIS integrations to sync people data and streamline administration.

Software for Employee Engagement That Directly Ties to Performance

Q: What is employee engagement software?

Tools that measure and improve how connected, motivated, and satisfied employees are—typically using surveys, analytics, and follow-up actions.

PerformYard's employee engagement software goes beyond collecting feedback. Results connect directly to reviews, goals, and reporting so every insight has a path to action. Measure how employees feel and improve how they perform in one place.

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Measure Engagement. Improve Employee Performance.

Understand Employee Needs

PerformYard's anonymous engagement survey tracks employee sentiment across seven factors most strongly linked to performance. Grounded in behavioral science and trusted by thousands of HR professionals.

Keep Your Finger on the Pulse

PerformYard’s visual dashboard lets you monitor employee sentiment over time and view responses broken down by employee cohort. Spot trends and take targeted action rather than reacting to averages.

Identify Issues and Improve

Drill down into anonymous employee responses by employee group, helping organizations to identify which engagement factors need attention and which teams need support most.

“PerformYard really helped us create an easy-to-maintain cadence of communication for employee development and performance.”

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Jason J.

IT Consulting

PerformYard helps us provide greater feedback for colleagues and better management and structure of the performance cycle. The platform really encourages feedback.

Lucy N.

Telecommunications

PerformYard has allowed our process to become streamlined and more efficient. This has helped HR stay organized and it has created a better experience for our employees.

Tamara R.

Fundraising

PerformYard is helping our teams have immediate communications and feedback related to performance and goals. We’ve taken a paper-based process and totally automated it.

Tatum S.

Architecture

The PerformYard Engagement Survey

Built-in questions tied to seven factors most correlated with employee engagement, ready to use from day one. No setup required.

Science-backed question bank
Anonymous survey options
Real-time feedback tools
Address challenges as they surface, not months later

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Data Analysis Dashboard

Visual insight into the trends and engagement factors behind your overall score, all in one place.

Overall engagement score with factor-level breakdown
Detect low scores and underlying issues quickly
Track trends over time
Take action before small problems become retention risks

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Employee Cohort Analysis

See how different groups of employees respond to engagement factors over time, not just as a single average.

Drill into scores by department, tenure, or location
Identify groups at risk of turnover
Spot changing sentiment before it becomes a problem
Take targeted action for specific teams

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PerformYard Engage AI Provides Actionable Insights

PerformYard Engage AI will synthesize hundreds, even thousands of text responses to find key themes and key areas, providing a reliable and validated alternative to traditional analysis methods. HR teams can cut days of manual work and free up teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

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PerformYard Engage AI provides actionable recommendations using responses to engagement survey questions. The tool provides clear, strategic tips, like those for managing promoter and detractor relationships, making it easier to turn insights into action.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is employee engagement software?

Employee engagement software is a tool that helps companies measure and improve how motivated and satisfied their employees are. It collects feedback through surveys, tracks engagement trends over time, and gives HR teams and managers the data they need to understand what is driving or undermining performance across the organization.

How does the employee engagement software measure engagement?

PerformYard measures engagement through anonymous surveys built around seven factors most strongly correlated with employee performance. Results are tracked over time and broken down by employee cohort so HR can see which groups are thriving and which need attention.

What kind of analytics and reports can we generate with this software?

PerformYard generates real-time performance dashboards showing overall engagement scores, factor-level breakdowns, cohort comparisons, and trend data over time. HR teams can filter by department, location, or tenure to identify where to focus. PerformYard Engage AI surfaces key themes from open-ended responses so manual analysis is not required.

How does employee engagement software ensure data security and protect employee privacy?

The software ensures data security by using encryption to protect information. It also limits access to authorized users only and follows strict privacy laws to safeguard employee data from unauthorized access or breaches.

Can PerformYard integrate with my existing HR systems?

Yes. PerformYard integrates with major HRIS platforms including BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Rippling, UKG, Workday, Paylocity and more. Employee data syncs automatically so survey distribution and cohort analysis stay accurate without manual updates.

How is PerformYard different from standalone engagement survey tools?

Standalone engagement tools like Qualtrics or Culture Amp are built specifically for survey data collection and analysis. PerformYard is built for performance management first, which means engagement data connects directly to reviews, goals, and feedback rather than living in a separate system. Survey results inform the performance conversations that change things.

How does employee engagement software connect to performance management?

In PerformYard, engagement survey data sits in the same platform as performance reviews, goal tracking, and continuous feedback. Managers see engagement trends alongside performance data at review time. HR can act on what employees say in surveys rather than waiting for the next review cycle to address what surfaced.

What is the difference between employee engagement software and employee survey software?

Employee survey software is a tool for building and distributing surveys. Employee engagement software is a broader category that includes survey creation alongside trend analysis, cohort reporting, action planning, and in PerformYard's case, direct connection to performance management. The survey is the measurement instrument. The engagement platform is what you do with the results.