15Five Platform

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

15Five Platform provides continuous performance management to maximize engagement, performance, and retention.

Target Customer

HR leaders, People/People Ops professionals, managers, and employees in mid-size to large organizations seeking to improve performance, engagement, and retention.

Key Differentiator

A unified system of action that combines 360° performance reviews, engagement surveys, OKRs & goal-tracking, manager enablement, AI-assisted capabilities (Kona AI Coach, 15Five AI), compensation features, and seamless HRIS/productivity integrations.

Implementation Timeline

First complete review cycle can be kicked off in as little as 15 minutes; onboarding and interactive product tours available to accelerate value.

Pain Points

1Performance review headaches and cumbersome review processes
2Low or inconsistent employee engagement
3Turnover and retention challenges

Key Features

1Perform: Performance reviews and measurement
2Engage: Engagement surveys and feedback tools
3Manager enablement: Data-driven, AI-powered coaching and training
4Dashboard: Team metrics and analytics
5OKRs & goal-tracking
6Kona AI Coach and 15Five AI for AI-assisted reviews
7Compensation planning and integration
8HRIS integrations and productivity integrations
9Calibration and analytics to standardize ratings and reduce bias
10Career paths & development planning

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1VP of People Experience
2Senior Business Partner
3People Partner
4Senior Project Manager
5CEO
6VP of People
7Associate Director

Client Results

1Retention improvements (example: retention around the 94% mark reported by a customer)
2Engagement, performance, and retention outcomes trusted by over 3,000 organizations
3Positive testimonials highlighting ease of setup, remote team dynamics, and improved performance management

Competitive Advantages

1Calibrations algorithm for consistent, bias-aware performance ratings
2AI-assisted reviews to speed up writing and improve objectivity
3HRIS integrations enabling automatic data sync
4Holistic view with 360° reviews, engagement data, OKRs, and manager coaching in one platform
5Comprehensive analytics via an HR Outcomes Dashboard
6Compensation features and career path planning within the same system

Key Benefits

1Increased employee engagement

2Better manager effectiveness

3Maximized employee performance

4Reduced turnover

5Aligned objectives from top to bottom with real-time insights

Case Studies & Success Stories

OpenSignal improves retention and engagement with 15Five

Case #1

Engagement surveys enabled faster data access and action; Kirsti Grant (VP of People Experience) noted retention around the 94% mark as a result.

CEO's remote-team dynamics improved with 15Five

Case #2

Cal A, CEO, described 15Five as the best platform to navigate remote team dynamics.

HR leadership coaching with 15Five

Case #3

Krystal Eason, VP of People, credited 15Five with coaching managers to improve performance and productivity.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Continuous performance management platform that combines performance reviews, engagement surveys, OKRs, manager enablement, compensation, and AI-assisted features with analytics and integrations.

Target Market

HR leaders, managers, and employees in organizations seeking to improve performance, engagement, and retention through a unified HR tech stack.

Unique Value Proposition

A comprehensive, action-oriented HR platform that ties together performance management, engagement, goal alignment, and manager enablement with AI and analytics to drive business outcomes.

Technical Requirements

HRIS integrations to automate data sync; calibration and reporting capabilities; AI features (Kona AI Coach, 15Five AI); compensation and career paths modules; integrations with productivity apps.

Pricing Model

Pricing information is available on the site (Pricing page); no specific prices provided in the content provided.

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