Performance and talent, run the way your organisation works
Every organisation runs performance differently. Popay Perform lets you set two dials independently: what you optimise for, from remuneration to well-being & development, and how you run it, from a structured cycle to continuous check-ins. Mix them to fit each team’s goals, all on one foundation of talent profiles, skills and objectives.
One foundation of talent, not a bolt-on review tool
Popay Perform is the performance and talent module of the Popay HR platform. Underneath every review sits a living picture of your people: employee talent profiles, function profiles, skills, competencies and objectives, shared across the whole suite.
Because it runs on the same core records as payroll and learning, a rating leads somewhere: a development plan, a competency gap closed with training, and, when you want it, a link to compensation. One record per employee, no re-keying.
One talent foundation. Run one approach, or both.
Two approaches, one or both at a time
The two approaches differ by focus, not just cadence. Run the one that fits, or run both side by side, even for different parts of the organisation. They share the same talent foundation.
Classic evaluation cycle
A structured, periodic cycle. Agree objectives and competencies, run formal review moments across the year, and feed clear, defensible input into reward and compensation decisions, with forms that push a SMART approach to goal-setting.
Continuous development track
Shorter and interactive: set goals and follow up continuously, with the focus on people’s growth and competencies rather than fixed functions, “job crafting.” Keeps the dialogue going instead of once a year.
Many organisations use both at once: a remuneration cycle for reward decisions alongside a continuous well-being track for development. Same talent foundation, one system, no second tool, no re-keying.
What sits underneath both approaches
The talent substance every review draws on, connected to the HR data you already keep.
Employee talent profile
A living profile of each person: skills, competencies, objectives, development and history in one place.
Function / role profile
Define what a role requires, then compare people against it to see fit, gaps and next steps.
Skills & competency management
Build competency profiles, assess against them, and see where people and teams stand.
Objectives (SMART)
Set, assign and track objectives for individuals, teams or the organization, turned into concrete tasks.
Questionnaires & forms
Create your own review forms and questionnaires; assign objectives automatically. Configurable, not custom-built.
Connected to Learn & pay
A competency gap can open a relevant Popay Learn course on the spot; outcomes feed development plans and, where you choose, compensation, because it’s all one record.
What it looks like in each role
For employees
For managers
For HR
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between the two approaches?+
They differ by focus. The classic evaluation cycle is structured and periodic, and feeds reward and compensation decisions. The continuous development track is shorter and ongoing, focused on well-being, growth and competencies (“job crafting”). Both use the same talent profiles, skills and objectives.
Can we run both approaches at the same time?+
Yes. Many organisations run a remuneration cycle alongside a continuous well-being track, even for different parts of the organisation, on one shared talent foundation, in one system.
How is this different from a standalone performance tool?+
Perform runs on the same records as payroll, competencies and learning. Outcomes aren’t a filed form. They connect to development plans, the talent profile and, when you choose, compensation. One record per employee, no re-keying.
Can we build our own forms, objectives and competency profiles?+
Yes. Create your own questionnaires and forms, define function/role profiles and competencies, and assign objectives automatically, configurable to how you work, without a custom build.
How do competencies and training connect?+
Competency profiles are shared across the suite. When a gap shows, you can assign a relevant Popay Learn course directly, assessment and development in one flow.
How are security and privacy handled, including GDPR?+
Data is hosted in the EU on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Access is role-based and processing follows GDPR.
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Get the best out of every employee
One foundation of talent, one or both approaches, and outcomes that connect to development, competencies and pay. Whether you’re comparing approaches or ready to implement, our team will help you choose the right mix.
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