Performance management software
Help managers get the best from their teams with meaningful goals, focused performance conversations, and clearer development pathways.
Trusted by 1,400+ global organisations
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.
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“People First made me feel that we are in the right hands for the digital future.”
“People First has become a one-stop shop for us. It really helps drive engagement.”
Everything you need in one place
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Goal tracking
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As your organisation changes, performance objectives can get stuck in the past. People First keeps each person’s goals meaningful and front of mind, aligning personal and organisational development and improving retention.
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Recurring check-ins
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Your people are busy. Don’t miss opportunities to recognise wins, nip problems in the bud, and strengthen managerial relationships. People First’s recurring check-ins make progress a priority, supporting improved productivity.
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Talking point generator
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Important conversations are often the hardest. Our talking point generator helps both managers and team members raise tricky topics. This supports clear and honest discussions that lead to real solutions and positive outcomes.
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Conversation summaries
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Keep performance conversations moving without the legwork. With AI summaries, managers can quickly review previous check-ins, picking up from where they left off. This reduces pressure on memory and manual skills data capturing.
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Skills profiles
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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.
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.