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Betterworks Calibration

Betterworks Calibration

BetterworksBetterworks — Know Where Performance Happens — and Where It Doesn’t

Betterworks provides an enterprise performance management platform that enables continuous performance through goals & OKRs, feedback, 1:1s, conversations, calibration, engagement, analytics, and AI for HR. Built for scale with strong security and privacy (SOC 2, ISO 27001, TX-RAMP, GDPR/DPF) and hosted on AWS with US and EU data residency options.

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Use Case

Organizations struggle with inconsistent, biased performance ratings and time-consuming calibration sessions driven by opinion rather than evidence. Betterworks’ calibration capability centralizes performance data (goals, past ratings, peer feedback) into a side-by-side view so managers can compare employees fairly using a consistent, customizable framework. It supports recurring calibration cycles (quarterly, monthly, ad hoc) to keep decisions current, reduces bias by highlighting rating trends (by department, role, demographics), and creates an audit trail for accountability and transparency — improving employee trust and engagement. This is especially useful for distributed enterprises calibrating across teams, regions, or business units and replacing spreadsheets with a standardized, scalable process.

Target Audience

HR leaders, people ops, managers, and executives at mid-market and enterprise organizations (typically 500+ employees) seeking consistent, fair, and scalable calibration across departments, regions, and business units; teams aiming to reduce bias, standardize ratings, and create transparency and trust in performance decisions.

Data Residency

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Target Segments

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Source URLs

  • https://www.betterworks.com/about/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BW-Datasheet-Security_Draft-09-21-2021.pdf?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/integrations/?utm_source=openai
  • https://developers.betterworks.com/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/performance-management-software/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/performance-management-software/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/integrations/ms-teams/?utm_source=openai
  • https://support.betterworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/204812939-Integrations-Jira-Administrators?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/okr-software/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/plans/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/performance-review-software/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/lp/performance-reviews-software/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/performance-review-calibration/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/conversations/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/one-on-one-meeting-software/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/one-on-one-meeting-software/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/employee-performance-analytics/
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  • https://www.betterworks.com/magazine/best-performance-management-software?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/employee-feedback-software/
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  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/employee-survey-tools/
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  • https://www.betterworks.com/magazine/betterworks-and-beekeeper-provide-new-insights-into-your-deskless-workforce/?utm_source=openai
  • https://support.betterworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002834392-Integrations-TriNet-Zenefits?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/performance-review-calibration/
  • https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/betterworks-expands-its-continuous-performance-management-solution-with-calibration-and-feedback-summary-300986109.html?utm_source=openai
  • https://ariusai.com/products/betterworks/?utm_source=openai
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  • https://www.scmgalaxy.com/tutorials/top-10-performance-management-platforms-features-pros-cons-comparison/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.spotsaas.com/product/betterworks?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/security/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/features/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/pricing/
  • https://support.betterworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003820786-Integrations-Asana?utm_source=openai
  • https://support.betterworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002835312-Integrations-Github?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/plans/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/gdpr/
  • https://support.betterworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000056243-Integrations-Slack-Administrators?utm_source=openai
  • https://support.betterworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054984012-Integrations-Udemy?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.betterworks.com/security-compliance/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/integrations/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/api/

goal assist

AI suggests clear, aligned goals using role, historical goals, and team priorities.

ai_capabilities

  • AI-driven bias detection during reviews and calibration
  • AI goal recommendations and language analysis
  • Pattern detection to support fair, data-informed decisions
  • Nudges and automated reminders

unique_selling_points

  • Tief integriertes Identitäts- und Berechtigungsmodell für Performance/OKR-Workflows
  • Enterprise-orientierte Security-Controls (SSO/SCIM, Audit-Logs, RBAC) ohne hohe Einführungsbarrieren

core_capabilities

  • Conversations
  • Feedback & Recognition
  • Goal Setting (OKRs)
  • HR & Manager Insights
  • Meetings/1:1s
  • Employee Engagement
  • Calibration Mode

alignment_controls

Cascade/clone, link goals cross-functionally, and roll-up visibility with propagation of alignment updates.

enterprise_scale

Supports complex org structures, locations, and hierarchies with consistency and local flexibility.

technical_details

  • MFA wird erfahrungsgemäß über den IdP erzwungen; native 2FA beim Anbieter verifizieren
  • Regelmäßige Penetrationstests/Vulnerability-Scans sind bei Enterprise-SaaS üblich – Nachweise (z. B. SOC 2 Report) anfordern

enterprise_capabilities

  • Localization (multi-language support)
  • Certified Security
  • Robust APIs

unique_value

Combines continuous performance enablement with engagement insights and in-the-flow-of-work experiences across Slack, Teams, and Outlook to drive daily adoption.

nudge_engine

Automated reminders and weekly update prompts; Slack alerts when off-track thresholds are met.

caveats

  • Datenresidenz-Optionen (EU/US/UK) sowie IP-Whitelist-Funktionen sind öffentlich nicht eindeutig dokumentiert – vor Beschaffung klären
  • Genaue SLAs, Support-Zeiten und Feature-Gating (welche Security-Funktionen in welchem Plan) beim Vertrieb bestätigen

services_enablement

  • Program Design
  • Ongoing Customer Support
  • Live & On‑demand Training
  • Designated Customer Success Manager
  • Signature Support Services
  • Change Management Services

modules

  • Goals/OKRs
  • Conversations & 1:1s
  • Feedback & Recognition
  • Performance Reviews
  • Calibration
  • Employee Engagement
  • Analytics & Insights

review_integration

Goal completion and weights surface into reviews and calibration to drive fairness and consistency.

data_points_from_integrations

  • BambooHR: daily sync at ~3am PT; user lifecycle automation; error notifications
  • Udemy for Business: course/milestone progress sync about every 3 hours; admin-led setup

sources

  • https://www.betterworks.com/product/performance-management-software/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/integrations/
  • https://www.betterworks.com/integrations/ms-teams/
  • https://developers.betterworks.com/

enterprise

Built for scale with localization, certified security, and professional services.

notes

Plan tiers target 500+ employee organizations up to global enterprises (2,500+). Positioning emphasizes manager effectiveness, continuous feedback, and measurable outcomes. Sources: Betterworks plans page and Help Center articles cited by user.

hosting_infrastructure

Security datasheet references AWS data center controls and Heroku policy links (historical reference).

public_transparency

Public SLA and sub-processor list are referenced by the security datasheet.

context of the suite

Goals integrates with the broader Betterworks performance suite (Conversations, Feedback & Recognition, Calibration, Engagement, Analytics).