Performance

An employee performance management system that develops your people

Track progress, run assessments and manage employee performance with a platform built for growth, not just annual reviews.

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A performance management system designed around development

Most performance management systems focus on ratings and rankings. Thrive focuses on helping people improve. Run structured assessments, track CPD, connect performance to learning and give managers an employee performance management dashboard that shows what's actually happening across their teams.

Run manager-completed assessments that go beyond a single rating. Capture strengths, development areas and evidence of performance through structured forms that connect directly to skills profiles and learning goals.

Record and track continuing professional development alongside performance data. Employees log activities, upload evidence and connect CPD to their development goals so professional growth is visible and verifiable.

Give HR teams and managers a real-time view of performance across the organisation. Filter by team, department or region. Connect performance data to analytics dashboards for a complete picture of capability.

Performance improves when people are supported, not just measured. Thrive connects performance data to learning, mentoring and skills development so managers can take action, not just observe.

Trusted by teams like yours

“What really, really struck us with Thrive was not just the platform, but the whole wraparound service – which really set [them] apart from all of the other providers that we’d been looking at. The support we’ve had has been brilliant.”
Monica Merryweather
Operational Learning and L&D Infrastructure Manager
"We would absolutely recommend using Thrive. It's not just about the platform, it's also the people behind it."
Mark Born
Head of the AA Driving Instructor Training Academy
“Thrive has been absolutely brilliant in their relationship with Topps. I had no hesitation in renewing for five years, which speaks volumes in itself. The support you get is second-to-none, and the product itself is absolutely brilliant.”
John Shaw
Head of Learning & Development

Frequently asked questions

What is a performance management system?

A performance management system is software that helps organisations track employee progress, run assessments and manage development. The best performance management systems go beyond annual reviews to support continuous feedback, skills development and real-time visibility of how people are performing.

What should I look for in employee performance management software?

Look for structured assessments, real-time dashboards, CPD tracking, integration with your LMS or HR system, and the ability to connect performance data to learning and development. The best employee performance management software supports ongoing development rather than just scoring people once a year.

What is the difference between performance management and performance management systems?

Performance management is the ongoing process of setting expectations, providing feedback and developing employees. A performance management system is the software that supports that process by centralising assessments, dashboards, CPD and reporting, making it easier to manage employee performance consistently across the organisation.

How does an HR performance management system help managers?

An HR performance management system gives leaders clear visibility of how teams are performing, where skills gaps exist and which employees need support. Managers can run assessments and access an employee performance management dashboard without chasing spreadsheets or waiting for quarterly reports.

What is the best software to manage employee performance?

Popular software to manage employee performance includes Thrive, Lattice, Culture Amp, 15Five and Leapsome. Thrive stands out by connecting performance directly to learning, mentoring and skills development inside one platform, so managers can act on assessment data without switching tools or exporting reports.

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