Run Performance Review Calibration with Structure Instead of Vibes

Betterworks Calibration software helps you compare employees side by side with your own custom grid. With performance data, goals, and peer feedback all together, you can make fair decisions in half the time.

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Consistent, unbiased decisions

Every calibration session turns into a tug-of-war over who gets what rating. Without clear performance criteria, ratings feel random, and your team members question the whole process. HR calibration through Betterworks brings all performance data, past ratings, and peer feedback together so managers can judge apples to apples.

Higher employee trust and engagement

tug-of-war over who gets what rating. Without clear performance criteria, ratings feel random, and your team members question the whole process. HR calibration through Betterworks brings all performance data, past ratings, and peer feedback together so managers can judge apples to apples. Higher employee trust and engagement Employees trust calibration when the evaluation process is visible and backed by data, not office politics. When people see their ratings connect to real performance evidence, they believe the system works and stay engaged with their development.

Scalable across teams and locations

Running calibration across departments, regions, or business units used to mean endless spreadsheets and mismatched standards. Betterworks gives every team the same framework so HR can compare talent fairly, no matter where people sit.

Here is how performance review calibration can look

Performance review calibration for enterprise teams

Build any calibration grid

Most platforms say, “Here’s your 9-box, take it or leave it.” Betterworks hands you the canvas to build any model you need, complete with a full performance review calibration toolkit and rating-scale customization, so managers always judge apples to apples. Customize axes, labels, and thresholds to match how your organization thinks about performance and potential.

See everyone side by side

Bring together all of your performance data, past ratings, and peer feedback for easy analysis through performance calibration. This is for teams who want a fast, neutral evaluation process to identify top performers. No more tense calibration discussions where opinions outweigh evidence.

Leave a clear audit trail

It’s hard to remember a decision you made last month, let alone a year ago. Betterworks keeps a running record of performance decisions so it’s easier to spot trends, answer questions, and stay accountable. Leaders can trace how ratings shifted and why.

Here’s what customers have to say

Bryan Singer

Director, People Operations

Zilliant did not have a performance process prior to the current HR team's arrival. Betterworks has helped us create and build a repeatable process that links goals, conversations, 1:1s, feedback and talent calibration together.

Dolça Freixes Pascual

People Business Partner - Europe

Betterworks is where we set up individual and team goals that contribute towards our common goals, and the perfect space where we guarantee fair and calibrated assessments at the end of the year.

Katherine Kay

VP Human Resources

Betterworks helped us create a talent management development process that’s continuous and integrated, not a single annual event. A lot of companies go through big cultural realignment exercises, but in the end it’s lip service and nobody remembers it. But thanks to Betterworks we live it every day, from the top to the bottom of our organization. Best of all, Betterworks has made our business a better business enterprise—a rising tide should lift all boats.

Katherine Kay

VP Human Resources

Betterworks helped us create a talent management development process that’s continuous and integrated, not a single annual event. A lot of companies go through big cultural realignment exercises, but in the end it’s lip service and nobody remembers it. But thanks to Betterworks we live it every day, from the top to the bottom of our organization. Best of all, Betterworks has made our business a better business enterprise—a rising tide should lift all boats.
Bryan Singer

Director, People Operations

Zilliant did not have a performance process prior to the current HR team's arrival. Betterworks has helped us create and build a repeatable process that links goals, conversations, 1:1s, feedback and talent calibration together.
Dolça Freixes Pascual

People Business Partner - Europe

Betterworks is where we set up individual and team goals that contribute towards our common goals, and the perfect space where we guarantee fair and calibrated assessments at the end of the year.

Performance management tools for continuous success

Goals

Align your entire workforce and provide transparency around your organization’s top strategic priorities.

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1:1 Meetings

Increase productivity with a better approach to everyday meetings.

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Conversations

Enable teams to drive better performance through continuous coaching, goal alignment, and feedback.

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Feedback & Recognition

Build a culture of growth with everyday feedback and meaningful recognition.

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Employee Engagement

Measure engagement and act on insights to keep top talent motivated and growing.

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Analytics

Track what matters most — from alignment to growth to team health.

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We always get asked these questions

What does Betterworks Calibration do?

Betterworks Performance Review Calibration automates talent calibration so HR can run fair, data-driven reviews any time, not just once a year.

How does Betterworks Calibration work?

It pulls ratings and feedback into a customizable nine-box grid, lets managers adjust scores together, and publishes final ratings with one click.

What outcomes does Betterworks Calibration deliver?

Reviews finish faster, bias drops, and leaders gain a clear view of high performers and talent gaps.

How does it reduce bias in reviews?

It highlights rating trends by department, role, or demographics, making bias easy to spot. HR can adjust scores to ensure equity.

Can we calibrate more than once a year?

Yes! With Betterworks, you can run calibrations quarterly, monthly, or ad-hoc. Live performance data is always pulled in, so each session starts fresh.

How customizable is the process?

HR defines the performance criteria and can tailor the nine-box grid or any model. Filters focus sessions on specific teams or roles.

Who is Betterworks Calibration for?

HR leaders, managers, and execs who need consistent, unbiased ratings across departments.

What makes Betterworks Calibration different from other tools?

It combines year-round calibration, one-click workflow automation, and unbiased insights—no spreadsheets required.

How does Betterworks Calibration integrate with our HR systems?

Betterworks performance calibration syncs people data from HRIS platforms like Workday, SAP, ADP, and others, so sessions always use current org info.

Let’s Make Work Better, Together

If you’re re-evaluating performance management, you’re not alone. Let’s explore what a better solution could look like for you.

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