Betterworks Named 2025 HR Tech Awards Winner for Best Comprehensive Talent Management Solution
AI-drive performance management platform recognized for aligning people strategy with measurable business outcomes
MENLO PARK, Calif. – April 17, 2025 – Betterworks, the leading modern performance management software company, has been recognized with a 2025 HR Tech Award in the Talent Management category, winning Best Comprehensive Solution for the enterprise market. The award, presented by Lighthouse Research & Advisory in partnership with UNLEASH America, honors HR technology providers that drive measurable business impact and innovation.
Betterworks was also included in UNLEASH’s shortlist of four must-know HR tech innovators for CHROs.
Chosen from a diverse range of global HR tech solutions, Betterworks was recognized for transforming traditional performance management into a continuous, AI-powered performance enablement experience. The platform seamlessly integrates goal-setting, real-time feedback, structured conversations, and talent development into a unified, user-friendly system—empowering HR leaders to align, engage, and develop their people at scale.
“We are honored to be named the Best Comprehensive Talent Management Solution,” said Betterworks CEO Doug Dennerline. “This recognition reinforces our mission that Betterworks isn’t just modernizing performance management; we’re driving real business outcomes. From increasing goal attainment and engagement to accelerating talent development and manager effectiveness, our platform helps organizations turn people strategies into measurable outcomes that drive business growth and innovation.”
“Betterworks stands out by transforming traditional performance management into a dynamic and continuous process, fostering growth and engagement at every level of the organization,” said George Rogers, chief strategy officer of Lighthouse Research & Advisory. “By integrating AI-enabled goal-setting, feedback, and talent development into a unified platform, Betterworks empowers teams to align their efforts, unlock potential, and drive measurable business outcomes with ease and efficiency.”
Lighthouse estimates that over 5,000 HR technology firms exist globally, and only 1–2% are honored in this year’s program for their standout efforts. Each winning solution has been vetted based on case studies, product demonstrations, and technology innovation.
Betterworks’ recognition comes at a time when enterprises are seeking engagement and retention in a remote and hybrid world of work. Customers like LivePerson, Colgate-Palmolive, the University of Phoenix, and BioMarin rely on Betterworks to support organizational agility and talent success.
The HR Tech Awards are rigorously evaluated by an independent panel of practitioners, consultants, and educators to ensure they reflect measurable impact and true innovation. New this year is a partnership with UNLEASH America to celebrate the winners at its conference in Las Vegas on May 6th-8th. To learn more about the 2025 HR Tech Award winners, visit HRTechAwards.org.
About Betterworks
Founded in 2013, Betterworks is the pioneer in performance management solutions that help workforces and organizations achieve their highest potential. Betterworks reimagines performance management for all with an enterprise-ready platform that fosters greater manager effectiveness and employee performance, leading to higher satisfaction and retention and better business outcomes. It combines generative AI and data analytics that enable organizations to make smart, data-based decisions with a comprehensive solution that incorporates conversations, check-ins, feedback, employee engagement, and recognition — all accessible in the applications employees use daily.
Our customers’ employees are proven more engaged and satisfied in their roles, which is why industry leaders like Colgate-Palmolive, Intuit, ATB Financial, Freddie Mac, Arcesium, and the University of Phoenix rely on Betterworks to manage and enable excellent performance. Betterworks is backed by Kleiner Perkins, Emergence Capital, and John Doerr.
For more information, visit www.betterworks.com.