Shapes Performance & Growth
Shapes — AI-native PeopleOS
Shapes is an AI-native PeopleOS that replaces traditional HRIS with a single, flexible platform for all people processes. It includes People Directory, Time Off, Attendance, Workflows, Performance & Growth, People Analytics, Surveys, and Docs & eSign, with AI-driven automation, insights, and best-practice guidance. SaaS-based, quick to implement, and built with robust access control aligned to GDPR and UK data protection standards.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- SOC 2 Type II
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Global
Hosting
SSO is supported via Okta, OneLogin, and JumpCloud (logs available upon request). Document access can be controlled; eSign workflows are available.
Retention & deletion
Shapes processes customer data for the duration of the agreement. Within 60 days after the agreement ends, Shapes returns or deletes the customer personal data processed on the customer's behalf, at the customer's choice. Data required by law or needed for legal claims may be retained longer.
The advertisement refers to a “single, compliant employee record.”
Feature Scope
- AI-generated performance cycles from a simple prompt; templates and full manual control options
- Goal setting with weights and progress tracking across cycles
- AI insights on review text: trend detection, risk spotting, suggested actions across teams/regions
- Employee quick summary: strengths, blind spots, employee/manager perception alignment for focused 1:1s
- Cycle engagement visibility; participation aided by automatic time-off sync across calendars
- Deep analytics across retention, salary, engagement, performance, DEI with AI-powered dashboards; unlimited reports and shareable links
- Surveys creation/analysis in minutes; AI analyzes responses to surface themes and opportunities
- Workflows automation for onboarding, promotions, exits; AI-built flows; tasks, reminders, forms; eSign steps; overview of progress
- Docs & eSign: central repository; AI answers from documents; employee file storage on profiles with access controls; compensation history
- People Directory: single, compliant employee record; org charts; instant analytics; AI chat for quick answers; calendar view synced with time off
- Integrations: ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, Teamtailor, JazzHR, Comeet), Payroll/HR/Finance (ADP, PayFit, Deel, Remote, Papaya Global, Moorepay, Staffology, Sage, BrightPay, Xero, QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite), Identity/SSO (Okta, OneLogin, JumpCloud), Calendars (Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar), eSign (DocuSign), Messaging (Slack), FP&A (Abacum)
- Security-related features noted: SSO via Okta/OneLogin/JumpCloud; document access controls; e-signature workflows (https://shapes.co/integrations, https://shapes.co/docs-and-sign)
- API: MCP API Documentation indicates API availability for data/process connectivity
Pricing hints: $8 per employee per month, billed annually; one price includes all features; setup and onboarding included; a minimum subscription applies; Dedicated CSM & training included. Currency shown as $.
Security hints: SSO supported via Okta, OneLogin, and JumpCloud integrations; document access controls and e-signature workflows mentioned.
Implementation hints: Setup and onboarding included in pricing. Performance cycles can be created in “seconds”; workflows can be built and run in a few clicks; template libraries available.
Support hints: Dedicated CSM and training included per pricing page. Public docs include MCP API Documentation.
Integration hints: Native integrations include: ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, Teamtailor, JazzHR, Comeet), Payroll/HR/Finance (ADP, PayFit, Deel, Remote, Papaya Global, Moorepay, Staffology, Sage, BrightPay, Xero, QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite), Identity/SSO (Okta, OneLogin, JumpCloud), Calendars (Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar), eSign (DocuSign), Messaging (Slack), FP&A (Abacum). API docs referenced as MCP API Documentation.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Org chart
- Workflows
- Document management
- Roles & permissions
- Multi-country
Leave
- Calendars/absence
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Performance
- Reviews
- Goals/OKRs
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- API
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Slack integration
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
Administration
- Audit trail
Pricing Model
Per employee
Publicly stated: $8 per employee per month, billed annually. One price includes all features. Setup/onboarding, a dedicated CSM and training are included. Minimum term/minimum commitment: on request.
Implementation
Template libraries and AI builders speed up configuration. Workflows can be created and executed with just a few clicks.
Support
Email · Help Center · Dedicated account manager
SLA: Guaranteed maximum initial response times by severity: under Core, up to 8 hours for critical, 1 business day for high, 2 business days for medium and 3 business days for low-severity errors; under Plus, up to 2 hours, 4 hours, 1 business day and 2 business days, respectively. Standard support is available Sunday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. GMT/BST. The monthly availability commitment is 99.9%, subject to contractual exclusions.
A dedicated CSM and training sessions are included as listed on the pricing page. API documentation is publicly available.
Integrations
Okta
SSOSingle Sign-On
JumpCloud
SSOSSO/Identity
OneLogin
SSOSocial Security Number
Shapes API (MCP)
APIPublic API referenced as MCP API Documentation
Outlook Calendar
CalendarMicrosoft Outlook
Greenhouse
ATSLever
ATSAshby
ATSWorkable
ATSTeamtailor
ATSJazzHR
ATSComeet
ATSADP
PayrollPayFit
PayrollDeel
PayrollEOR/payroll
Remote
PayrollEOR/payroll
Papaya Global
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR
Moorepay
PayrollStaffology
PayrollSage
PayrollBrightPay
PayrollXero
FinanceAccounting
QuickBooks
FinanceAccounting
Oracle NetSuite
FinanceERP/Accounting
Google Calendar
CalendarApple Calendar
CalendarDocuSign
eSignSlack
MessagingAbacum
FP&A