Project-Based Review Software for Any Process

Q: How does a project-based review differ from a traditional performance review?

A project-based review focuses on evaluating an employee's performance on specific projects, looking at their contributions and outcomes. In contrast, a traditional performance review assesses overall job performance over a set period, considering general skills and behaviors.

Q: What are the benefits of using project-based review software?

Project-based review software helps track team performance on specific projects so you can give timely and relevant feedback. It boosts collaboration, improves productivity, and ensures clear communication about goals and progress, leading to better project outcomes and employee growth.

Q: Can PerformYard’s project-based review software integrate with my existing HR systems?

Yes, PerformYard is designed to integrate with many leading HR systems, including payroll, HRIS, and single sign-on solutions like G-Suite and Office 365. This ensures smooth data transfer, reduces manual data entry, saves time, and lowers the risk of errors. Check out our full list of integrations here.

PerformYard’s project-based review software makes it easy to run reviews tied to project milestones, deliverables, and client work. Align teams, goals, and review cycles with one tool.

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Run Project-Based Performance Reviews on Your Schedule

PerformYard runs project performance reviews on cycles you define. Configure them to trigger at project kickoff, at major milestones, at handoff, or at close. Track timelines and completion in real time, and run multiple project review cycles concurrently without losing visibility.

The same platform also runs your annual reviews, quarterly check-ins, and 360s, so you don't need a separate tool for project work. See how it fits into the broader performance review process.

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Tie Project Performance to Goals and Outcomes

Tailor review templates to match the goals and competencies that matter for each project type. PerformYard ties review responses directly to goal management, so managers can see which goals were hit, which were missed, and what to discuss in the review conversation. Visualized data across projects shows trends by team, role, and project type without manual reporting.

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Capture Feedback from the Whole Project Team

Project performance reviews work best when feedback comes from everyone the employee worked with. PerformYard supports peer reviews, manager sign-offs, and goal completion sign-offs from project teams that may span departments. Pair it with 360-degree feedback for a complete picture of how someone contributed to the project.

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PerformYard helps us provide greater feedback for colleagues and better management and structure of the annual review cycle. The platform encourages giving feedback on an ad-hoc basis.

Lucy N.

Telecommunications

PerformYard completely revamped our performance management process, and staff love the Recognition feature - it is so easy to give a colleague a shout-out!

Megan M.

International Trade

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

PerformYard is super easy to use. The fact that it is completely customizable to what we want makes it very appealing. Our team raves about PerformYard’s simplicity and ease of use.

Renee R.

Chemical Manufacturing

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a project-based review?

A project-based review is an evaluation of an employee's performance tied to a specific project they worked on, rather than a calendar period. It focuses on the quality, impact, and results of their contributions, and works well in consulting, professional services, agencies, and any environment where work is organized around projects rather than ongoing roles. For broader context on review types, see our guide to effective performance reviews.

How does a project-based review differ from a traditional performance review?

A project-based review focuses on a specific piece of work, looking at contributions and outcomes for one project. A traditional performance review assesses overall job performance across a set period like a quarter or a year. Most companies running project-based reviews also still run annual or quarterly reviews — the two complement each other rather than replace.

What are the benefits of using project-based review software?

Project-based review software gives managers a structured way to capture feedback when a project ends, while the work is still recent. That means more accurate evaluations, faster recognition of strong contributors, and clearer documentation tied to specific deliverables. It also keeps project reviews connected to your broader performance review process instead of living in separate spreadsheets.

Can PerformYard’s project-based review software integrate with my existing HR systems?

Yes. PerformYard integrates with major HRIS platforms (BambooHR, ADP, Gusto, Rippling, UKG, Workday, Paylocity), single sign-on providers (Okta, OneLogin, Microsoft 365, G Suite), and communication tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams). Employee data syncs automatically, so review cycles stay accurate without manual updates. See our full list of integrations.