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Built by the team behind 1,500+ performance implementations
Performance management that your managers will actually use.
Upward365 connects performance and engagement data so you get the complete picture of your people — not just half the story. Built for companies with 50 to 2,000 employees, by founders who've spent 15 years doing this.
71% of companies rely solely on annual reviews
Only 31% of employees stay engaged year-round
There's a better way to manage your people
Most Performance Platforms Only Show Half the Story
It's not the software. It's the system.
Annual reviews built on memory. Engagement data that lives in a separate tool. Managers who were never trained on how to give feedback — and a process that demands they do it anyway, once a year, under pressure.
That's not just a technology problem. It's a process problem, and the right platform fixes both. Upward365 gives you a system that's built for how performance and engagement work together, not one more disconnected tool.
of U.S. employees
are engaged at work — the lowest point in a decade. (Gallup, 2025)
of companies
still run reviews on a purely annual basis, usually without the context to make them count. Reviews work when they're backed by a full year of data, not once a year, from memory. (SHRM)
in productivity
is lost globally every year to disengaged workers. (Gallup, State of the Global Workplace 2024)
managers
are using AI to make people decisions — and two-thirds of them have had zero formal training on how. (Resume Builder, 2025)
Connected insights that actually help managers do their job.
Upward365 is the only platform built for SMBs that ties performance and engagement together — so you can see not just how someone is performing, but why.
Performance that doesn't rely on memory
Year-round check-ins, continuous feedback, and recognition automatically surface inside the review. Managers write from facts, not from what happened last November.
Get StartedEngagement data that connects to performance
Pulse surveys and Flight Checks feed directly into performance context. Spot the flight risk before they resign. Identify the high-performer who needs a challenge.
Get StartedSet up in a day.
Support from humans.
No six-month implementation. No consultants. No bots. Your team can be up and running the same day — and when you have questions, a real person answers.
Get StartedFrom Setup to Insights in
Three Steps
Step 1
Import and configure — same day.
Add your team, select role-based templates, activate the modules you need. Dynamic templates automatically load the right competencies for each job title. One setup serves your entire company.
Step 2
Collect context all year.
Flight Checks, Briefings, Uplifts, and Goal tracking run continuously — so when review season arrives, the work is already done. No scrambling. No memory games.
Step 3
See the full picture.
The History Hub surfaces a year's worth of notes, recognition, check-ins, and goal progress directly inside the review workspace. AI summarizes patterns and surfaces suggestions — but the manager stays in control.
What growing companies
say about Upward365.
Chris and Dave combine technical expertise with a rare ability to execute and follow through. Their knowledge, drive, and integrity give me full confidence that they’ll deliver lasting value with this venture.
Brooklyn Vitiritto
Longenecker Financial Services
This team brings decades of proven HR expertise with a fresh, client-first approach. They are intentional in every interaction, act with the highest integrity, and make collaboration effortless. Approachable and results-driven, they are a trusted partner in navigating complex HR challenges.
Ryan Jensen
Compounding Capital Holdings
As a business owner, I’ve always appreciated how Chris and Dave put people first. Their solutions make performance management feel supportive rather than burdensome, and I trust them to continue building tools that help leaders and teams thrive.
Dave Farnsworth
Managing Shareholder with MHCS P.C.
Chris and Dave have spent years immersed in the HR Tech space. Their perspective is shaped by real-world experience, not theory.
Jerod M
Recon Roofing
Built for the people who actually run performance — not just the ones who buy it.
HR & People Ops Leaders
Get the insights you need without chasing down managers. Real-time participation data, engagement trends, and review completion — all in one dashboard. No more end-of-cycle fire drills.
Managers
Write reviews in half the time because the context is already there. Structured one-on-ones, continuous notes, and recognition tied to the employee record — so you're never starting from scratch.
Employees
Know where you stand year-round. Clear goals, regular feedback, and recognition that stays on your profile — not lost in a Slack thread.
Executives
See team health at the aggregate level. Engagement trends, goal alignment, and retention risk signals — without needing to pull a report from IT.
Straightforward Pricing That Scales With Your Needs
No hidden setup fees. No consultant required. No multi-year lock-ins after year one.
Best Value
Let's Be Honest - Your Performance Management Sucks
And your employee engagement probably isn't much better
Reality
71% of companies still do annual reviews
- your employees hate them
91% of managers use ChatGPT for reviews
- without any guardrails (terrifying)
Only 31% of employees give a damn
- the rest are just showing up
$1.9 trillion lost annually
- because people are checked out
Reality
Free tools that break when you actually need them
Enterprise platforms that cost $15+/seat and require a computer science degree
"Everything" platforms with 47 features you'll never use
Point solutions that don't talk to each other
Reality
Free tools that break when you actually need them
Enterprise platforms that cost $15+/seat and require a computer science degree
"Everything" platforms with 47 features you'll never use
Point solutions that don't talk to each other
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions We Hear From Growing Companies
Companies with 50 to 2,000 employees. We're purpose-built for mid-market teams that need a real system — not a watered-down enterprise tool or a spreadsheet workaround.
Most teams are up and running the same day. There are no six-month timelines, no consultants, and no complex configuration. You import your team, select templates, and activate your modules. If you get stuck, a real person helps you — not a ticket queue.
Your HRIS tracks headcount. Upward365 manages performance. Most HRIS platforms bolt on basic review templates as an afterthought — Upward365 connects performance data with engagement data so you see the full picture: not just how someone is doing, but how they're feeling about it. That connection is what surfaces retention risk before it becomes a resignation.
Yes. Upward365 supports self, manager, peer, upward, and external rater types — all built with dynamic templates that load automatically based on role and department.
Yes. Upward365 is SOC2 certified by an independent security firm, runs on AWS infrastructure, and encrypts all data at rest and in transit. Regular backups are standard.
You call us. A real person answers — typically within hours, with a maximum callback target of 2–4 hours if we miss you live. Your Account Manager gives you their direct number. No bots. No ticket-only systems.
Yes. Start with Performance ($7/employee/month) and add Engagement ($4/employee/month) when you're ready. Or start with both for $10/employee/month and save $1/employee.
Chris and Dave Arringdale — founders with 15+ years building performance management software and experience serving 1,500+ companies. They built Upward365 because they knew what the market was missing: a platform designed for adoption, not just capability.