Performance management software

Help managers get the best from their teams with meaningful goals, focused performance conversations, and clearer development pathways.

Book a demo
Performance management platform with goals, check-ins, ratings, and AI-assisted summaries
Trusted by 1,400+ global organisations
London School of Economics Logo
University of south wales
Amtico flooring
Lincolnshire coop
Companies House
Trailfinders, the travel experts.
The salvation army
Department of Digital, Culture media and sport logo.
Severn Trent Water
Nottingham Trent University
Hibernian Edinburgh, 1875
the sixth form bolton.
Jersey evening post
suez
Scottish friendly
Police
The National Gallery
Priory
Reaseheath college
Stonewater
Sheffield city college
The Plan Group
Shrewsbury college
Queen's University Belfast
Devon city council
hcrg
Elmbridge borough council.
Torus
Hackney
Camphill village trust
UK Export Finance
Young epilepsy
Dee set
askham bryan college.
Clackmannanshire council
Glover Priest solicitors
Hugh james
Joe Browns
ICAEW Chartered Accountants
Johnson Tiles
Keele university
Leicester city council
Leigh Academies Trust
Midland heart
Lovat holiday parks
Market harborough building society
Mill Hill
Mind, for better mental health
Newport city council
Perenco
Nottingham city transport
University of exeter.
Octavia
Watford borough council
Oldham college
Oxford diocesan schools trust
Rugby school
Vantec
Vospers
Shoezone
British Gynmastics
ppc creative
Leeds Trinity University
Shaw education trust
Leeds city council
Shaftesbury, All together better for disability
Business planning dashboard with strategic initiatives, projects, learning and progress tracking

Keeping everyone on track isn't easy

As your business evolves, it gets harder to keep everyone pulling in the same direction. 

Annual reviews and ad hoc catch-ups aren't enough to keep people engaged, productive, and aligned with wider objectives. Instead, employees need to understand the role they play in your organisation’s long-term success.

How People First powers high-performing teams

Impactful goals

Make every employee part of the bigger picture with objectives that reflect your organisation’s goals and values. Track progress through regular check-ins to keep everyone focused on what really matters.

Clear progression routes

Let employees own their development by showing them where they are today and where they could be tomorrow. Our employee performance management software highlights skills gaps and shows your people how to take the next step in their careers.

Talent that sticks

Clear communication and recognition lead to stronger, more trusting relationships with employees, making them more likely to stick around.

“Anything people-related, you choose People First!”

View case study

“People First made me feel that we are in the right hands for the digital future.”

View case study

“People First has become a one-stop shop for us. It really helps drive engagement.”

View case study
Goals dashboard showing employee objectives, target dates and progress tracking
Check-in dashboard showing upcoming meetings, meeting history and AI-generated summaries
Check-in preparation screen with discussion topics and AI-generated talking point suggestions
AI-generated check-in summary with suggested discussion points
Career development dashboard showing recommended training and job-match score

Everything you need in one place

Goal tracking

As your organisation changes, performance objectives can get stuck in the past. People First helps you keep each person’s goals meaningful and front of mind.

Recurring check-ins

Your people are busy. Don’t let them miss opportunities to recognise wins, nip problems in the bud, and strengthen managerial relationships. People First’s recurring check-ins make progress a priority.

Talking point generator

Important conversations are often the hardest. Our talking point generator helps both managers and team members broach even the trickiest topics, supporting clear and honest discussions that lead to real solutions.

Conversation summaries

Keep performance conversations moving forward without the legwork. With AI summaries, managers can quickly review previous check-ins and pick up where they left off.

Skills profiles

Show employees exactly what they need to succeed in their current role, and what it takes to progress into future positions. People First recommends the right course for every skills gap, helping each person reach their potential.

HR platform showing performance reviews, scheduling, learning and workforce management

Part of the People First platform

Performance management works best when it’s part of something bigger. Because People First brings HR, payroll, talent, learning, and workforce management together in one platform, performance conversations are backed by richer people data and more connected processes. This saves you time while making work more rewarding for employees.

Why choose People First?

Stay compliant

Built-in legislative compliance and regular software updates keep you in line with the law, taking another worry off your plate.

Automate the boring bits

AI powers key features across People First, letting you analyse data, get answers, and tick off tasks without hours of manual effort.

Get started quickly

People First is ready to go with minimal setup. From there, it’s very easy to manage, and employees can access it anywhere.

See why 1,400+ organisations trust our global platform

Schedule a personalised demo and get answers for your specific performance management challenges
Book your demo

Looking for something specific?