Project-Based Review Software for Any Process
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PerformYard completely revamped our performance management process, and staff love the Recognition feature - it is so easy to give a colleague a shout-out!
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.
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.
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.
Your Complete Performance and Development Toolkit
Performance Reviews
Run Performance Reviews That Actually Drive Growth
- Employee appraisals
- 360 degree feedback
- Quarterly check-ins
- Annual reviews
- Project-based reviews
- Review cycles built around your timeline
- One-on-ones
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PerformYard AI
Tell the Platform What You Want
- Build review forms through conversation
- Create goals by chatting, not clicking
- Generate any report from a plain-language request
- AI summaries of reviews, meetings, and cycles
Goal Management
Set Goals People Actually Follow Through On
- Individual, team, and company goals
- Cascading and aligned objectives
- Progress check-ins and updates
- Goals tied directly into reviews
Continuous Feedback
Make Feedback a Habit, Not an Event
- Real-time recognition and feedback
- Public or private visibility options
- Feedback that feeds review cycles
- Simple enough that people actually use it
Reporting & Analytics
Turn Performance Data Into Decisions
- Cycle completion and participation tracking
- Rating distributions and trend lines
- Nine-box and calibration views
- Exportable, shareable reports
Employee Engagement
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Know How Your People Are Really Doing
- Anonymous engagement surveys
- Benchmark and trend tracking
- Drill-downs by team and department
- Action planning from results
Meetings
Run One-on-Ones Worth Showing Up For
- Shared agendas and talking points
- Notes and action items in one place
- Ties into goals and feedback
- Meeting history at your fingertips
Surveys
Get Answers From Your Whole Org
- Custom surveys in minutes
- Anonymous or attributed responses
- Automated reminders
- Results reporting built in
Ask PerformYard AI
Put Your Performance Data to Work
- One intelligence layer, connected to your reviews, goals, meetings, and feedback
- Recommendations built from your data, in your company's context
- Meeting notes inform goals; review outcomes feed comp and growth plans
- Every cycle makes the next one smarter
Coaching
Insights that Find You
- Employee Insights: a complete view of each person's performance and development.
- Meetings Coach: Pre-meeting prep and post-meeting analysis
- Goal Quality Coach: Ensures every goal is aligned with your organization's philosophy.
- Review Quality Coach: Detects bias in reviews and flags before submission.
Compensation
Pay Decisions Backed by Performance Data
- Comp reviews connected to performance
- Transparent, defensible pay decisions
- Budget and approval workflows
- Merit cycles without the spreadsheets
Skills & Competencies
Give Every Employee a Blueprint for Growth
- Define competencies by role and level
- Assess skills in reviews and check-ins
- Show employees the path forward
- Career pathing built on real data
