Replace annual reviews with frequent conversations
Betterworks turns annual performance reviews into ongoing, employee-driven talks. Set up templates and encourage people to talk about performance throughout the year, so growth happens in real time, not at year-end.
Having an issue with your performance conversations?
Is performance based on memory?
When a whole year dissolves into hazy memory, managers enter reviews half-blind. Twelve months of context hides in scattered emails and chats, so reviews hinge on guesswork.
Are performance conversations structured?
A single conversation template can’t fit every job, country, or language. People are left fishing for relevance instead of getting clear guidance that they can act on.
Do employees avoid performance conversations?
When review prep is tedious, everyone trades coaching time for busywork. Hours vanish, everything is last minute, and real growth conversations slip away.
Here’s how converstations should look
Instant check-ins, zero surprises
When context is fresh, managers can launch on-the-spot conversations that get tracked for later. Plus, you can talk about issues early and fix them before review season.
Templates that actually fit the job
Generic forms dilute relevance when you have over 2000 employees. Pick — or build — conversations templates so feedback hits home and sparks improvement for every office, team, or region.
Templates that actually fit the job
Generic forms kill relevance when you have over 2000 employees. Pick — or build — conversations templates so feedback hits home and sparks improvement.
See goals while you give feedback
See goal progress and recent activity alongside any performance conversation, so your feedback is grounded in facts.
Employees own their performance
Annual reviews silence voices. Let employees start and log their own performance conversations so they drive development, not just receive it.
Employees own their performance
Traditional reviews are top-down, disempowering employees. Let employees start and log their own performance conversations so they drive development, not just receive it.
Here’s what customers have to say
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What is Betterworks Conversations?
Betterworks Conversations is a performance review tool that enables managers and employees to have meaningful, structured check-ins throughout the year. It replaces the traditional annual review with an ongoing dialogue to drive engagement, alignment, and development.
How does Betterworks Conversations improve performance reviews?
Betterworks Conversations makes performance reviews more effective by supporting frequent check-ins, coaching-oriented templates, and structured feedback. This helps employees stay aligned with goals and receive actionable guidance from their managers.
Why do HR leaders choose Betterworks for performance conversations?
HR leaders choose Betterworks because it creates consistency in how managers run reviews and track performance. The platform supports a continuous approach that improves accountability, reduces bias, and increases employee engagement.
How often do performance conversations happen in Betterworks?
Betterworks supports quarterly, monthly, or custom cadences for performance conversations, depending on your organization’s preferences. This flexible structure helps managers give timely feedback and keep employees focused on their goals.
Can Betterworks Conversations be customized for our review process?
Yes, Betterworks Conversations is highly configurable. HR teams can tailor conversation templates, frequency, visibility settings, and questions to match their organization’s performance philosophy and culture.
How does Betterworks help managers give better feedback?
Betterworks includes built-in prompts, feedback frameworks, and AI-powered writing suggestions to help managers deliver clear, constructive, and actionable feedback during conversations.
What outcomes do companies see after using Betterworks Conversations?
Companies that adopt Betterworks Conversations report faster feedback loops, stronger manager-employee relationships, and higher completion rates for performance reviews, especially in distributed or hybrid teams.
How does Betterworks Conversations support remote or hybrid teams?
Betterworks Conversations is designed for remote-friendly performance management. It gives managers the tools to run consistent, high-quality conversations regardless of location, helping distributed teams stay connected and aligned.
Is Betterworks Conversations part of the full Betterworks platform?
Yes, Betterworks Conversations is fully integrated with the Betterworks performance management platform. It works alongside Goals, Feedback, Recognition, and Talent Insights to create a connected, continuous performance system.
What support does Betterworks offer during the implementation of its performance review software?
Betterworks provides expert implementation support and professional services support for its performance review software, including a dedicated customer success manager, template configuration, best practices guidance, and change management support. The team helps HR leaders launch Betterworks Conversations with confidence and speed.
What size of company is Betterworks Conversations and performance review software best for?
Betterworks Conversations is designed for mid-sized to enterprise companies, typically with 500 to 100,000+ employees. It scales across complex organizations and supports structured performance processes for distributed teams.
How does Betterworks ensure data security?
Betterworks is committed to enterprise-grade data security and compliance. The platform is SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant, and includes encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access controls, and secure integrations with HRIS systems.