For goal setting and performance reviews, it was extremely easy to set goals for employees and allow them to set their own. The performance reviews were very easy to create and allowed for employee, peer, and manager feedback.

All processes within the review were simple and secure. The engagement survey process was also easy and produced reports with extensive data cuts, which helped management understand employee sentiment and trends.

We used CultureAmp from 2022 to 2024. We purchased the tool primarily for performance reviews and goal planning. Before implementing the tool, we did not have a formalized approach to performance management.

CultureAmp helped us establish structured processes and ensured consistency across departments. It also provided a centralized platform for tracking and evaluating performance, which improved transparency and alignment.

The price was significant. It was difficult to justify based on our employee population. There was no room for negotiation with the company, so we did not renew due to cost concerns.

When we transitioned off CultureAmp, we received a data dump with very little context, which made it difficult to use the data outside of the software.

Compared to the tool we currently use within our HRIS, CultureAmp was much more visually appealing. The engagement surveys also provided significantly more data cuts than we can generate with our current option.

The price is significant. If you decide to transition off CultureAmp, they will provide no assistance and only offer a data dump in an Excel spreadsheet. This makes it impossible to recreate anything stored in the tool.

During the time we used CultureAmp, I did not notice much evolution.

Small to mid-size companies can benefit from CultureAmp.

I value the engagement score ratings and the ability to track progress over time.

Benchmarking helps the organization understand its market position and prioritize investment areas to improve.

The interface is user-friendly for both employees and administrators, making it easy to focus on improving the employee experience rather than managing the system.

My organization was struggling to understand our retention issues and monitor the employee experience consistently. We had been using Microsoft Forms, SurveyMonkey, and other manual tools to conduct annual feedback surveys, but it was difficult to determine if we were making progress.

Once we rolled out Culture Amp, we were able to track our progress more effectively and conduct shorter “pulse” surveys for more regular check-ins. With the volatility in the talent market, it was extremely helpful to access benchmarks and understand how we were performing compared to peer organizations.

The platform also supports employee development planning and scores engagement from the organizational level down to individual teams, enabling us to focus on areas that need the most attention. I’ve used Culture Amp for about two years and highly recommend it.

Coming from Microsoft Forms, there is a lot to like, but improvements can still be made. Benchmarking parameters could be enhanced to allow more granular filtering by cross-sections, sub-industries, and geography.

It would be useful if companies could contribute details on how they plan to address low-scoring areas and, over time, see recommendations based on strategies that led to improved engagement in similar organizations.

More integrations with core HR systems would be beneficial, though integration with Workday is already a significant asset. The performance module lacks customization options compared to other tools, so there is room for development there as well.

Culture Amp is one of the top platforms for measuring employee engagement.

I’ve also used Glint, which excels in real-time feedback and action planning, but Culture Amp offers more robust reporting and deeper insights.

Lattice is strong in performance management, but less advanced when it comes to engagement surveys.

Perceptyx is gaining ground with deep analytics, but its interface and backend setup are not as user-friendly as Culture Amp.

Start by identifying what problems you're trying to solve and the process roadblocks you want to address.

Consider your organization's size and complexity—smaller or midsize companies may not need extensive reporting, customization, or integration capabilities.

If transitioning from Microsoft Forms, look for a user-friendly platform that provides solid reporting and tracking.

Avoid jumping from spreadsheets to a highly complex system unless your organization has strong change management in place.

Price matters, but it's more important to choose a platform that meets your requirements—even if that means waiting for more budget or buy-in.

Culture Amp has been very responsive to feedback and regularly releases new features and capabilities to meet customer challenges. I understand that broader feature improvements are prioritized over niche needs, which makes sense.

Culture Amp is ideal for less tech-savvy organizations, those adopting their first dedicated employee engagement and experience tool, and organizations dissatisfied with the engagement features in broader platforms.

It's easy to transition from manual or basic tools and is simple to implement without significant overhead.

• The surveys are research-based and provide access to valuable benchmarking data across industries.
• The user interface is clean, modern, and easy to use for both employees and administrators.
• The reporting and insights dashboards are helpful for identifying trends and tracking progress.
• The platform supports multiple modules — engagement, performance, and development — making it a comprehensive solution.

Culture Amp became our adopted platform to better understand employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational health through ongoing surveys and feedback systems. Our previous method lacked structure and consistency, which prevented us from taking meaningful action on feedback.

Culture Amp allowed us to create a standardized employee listening strategy, obtain practical insights, and promote open communication throughout the organization. The reporting features and benchmarking information provided by the platform offered context that other tools lacked.

We have used the platform for more than a year and conducted multiple survey cycles, each showing increased participation rates and greater value.

• The platform can be expensive, especially for small companies or startups with limited budgets.
• Some survey and reporting customization options are limited unless you are on a higher-tier plan.
• The learning curve for advanced reporting features can be steep for users outside of HR.
• It offers limited integrations with certain niche HR systems compared to more open platforms.

What I appreciate most about Culture Amp is that it places culture and people at the center. While many HR tools treat engagement surveys as an afterthought, Culture Amp is built with the employee experience as its foundation.

The surveys are evidence-based and adaptable to various team structures, and the benchmarking tools facilitate easy comparison within your sector. Compared to products like Lattice or Officevibe, Culture Amp offers more robust analytics, making it a better fit for organizations focused on a people-first approach.

I prefer it because it not only collects feedback but also interprets the data and supports meaningful, ongoing improvements.

When choosing an employee performance and engagement platform, assess the depth of analytics, the ease of use for both managers and employees, and the level of support offered.

The insights should be actionable and drive real outcomes. Look for platforms that support regular feedback collection beyond annual surveys, and evaluate whether the tool aligns with your current business needs and cultural goals.

Consider how much customization is necessary, especially if your organization has complex reporting structures or non-standard teams.

Modules have been added or enhanced for:

• Performance management
• Employee development
• Goal tracking
• Mobile responsiveness
• Real-time reporting

Culture Amp is well-suited for medium to large companies aiming to retain talent, support employee growth, and foster a collaborative work environment. It is an excellent choice for HR professionals leading feedback initiatives, performance evaluations, and workplace improvement strategies.

Tech companies, educational institutions, and mission-driven organizations tend to achieve strong ROI from Culture Amp due to its alignment with people-centered values. It is also convenient for remote teams, offering visibility into employee needs and activities across locations.

• The setup of the platform was very easy.
• The questions were formulated and validated by people scientists.
• The engagement survey results report was easy to read and distribute to managers.

The company I was working for was looking to conduct an employee engagement survey. We needed a tool that was easy to use, accessible on both PC and mobile devices, and had survey items backed by science that could be benchmarked. The CultureAmp tool met all of these requirements, and we used the platform for two years. It allowed us to gain insights into employee engagement efficiently. Personally, I used the tool throughout that two-year period to manage survey deployment and analyze results.

• It was challenging not having access to the raw data for internal analysis.
• The pricing tiers prevented us from accessing specific services without exceeding our budget.
• Although easy to use and distribute, the platform offered limited customization options for the results reports.

I feel that CultureAmp is similarly useful when compared to other products, such as Qualtrics. What I find unique about CultureAmp is the support provided by their people scientists when setting up surveys and interpreting the results. It is also very easy to set up and integrate into an organization. I would consider using CultureAmp again for similar tasks.

People should consider how they plan to use the tool and who will be using the platform. Addressing these questions will help determine how much the company should invest and which features are necessary for their initiatives.

I understand that CultureAmp has added more features to cover other areas of HR activities and the employee experience, such as onboarding and exit surveys.

I feel CultureAmp is great for organizations looking to scale a solution quickly and that do not have many in-house resources for extensive research and analysis of survey results.

• Culture Amp provides deep analytics and real-time insights, making it easy to identify engagement trends and take proactive action.
• The platform’s benchmarking feature allows comparison against industry standards, helping set realistic goals for improvement.
• Its user-friendly interface and automated reports simplify data analysis, saving time and improving decision-making for HR and leadership teams.

While working with Universal Engineering Sciences in 2024, we implemented Culture Amp to enhance our employee engagement strategy and improve retention. Before adopting the platform, we faced challenges in gathering and analyzing employee feedback efficiently, which made it difficult to identify trends and address workplace concerns proactively.

Culture Amp provided real-time insights into engagement, performance, and overall sentiment, allowing us to take data-driven actions to improve our workplace culture. I personally used Culture Amp for six months, leveraging its analytics to support leadership in creating targeted retention initiatives and improving the employee experience across the western region.

• The platform was expensive based on what I understood.
• Integration with other HR systems could be more seamless, as some data syncing required manual adjustments.
• The customization options were somewhat limited, making it difficult to tailor questions to our organization’s specific needs.

Culture Amp stands out from its competitors due to its automatic reporting and analytics. When we used SurveyMonkey, gathering employee feedback required extensive manual effort to analyze and summarize responses. Culture Amp automates this process with real-time insights and visual dashboards, significantly reducing the time spent on data interpretation.

While SurveyMonkey offered more flexibility in survey design, Culture Amp’s ability to streamline reporting and convert feedback into actionable strategies made it more effective for improving workplace culture.

When selecting an employee engagement tool, organizations should consider automation, analytics, and integration capabilities. Automated reporting is crucial for turning survey data into insights without manual analysis.

Strong analytics and benchmarking help companies compare results against industry standards and track progress. Integration with existing HR systems reduces administrative workload.

Ease of use and customization are also key—some platforms prioritize simplicity, while others offer more flexible design features, so it's important to select one that fits your organization’s needs and resources.

I am unsure, as I only used it for six months.

Culture Amp is ideal for mid-to-large-sized organizations that prioritize data-driven employee engagement and performance management. It is especially beneficial for HR teams needing automated reporting, actionable insights, and benchmarking to guide culture improvements.

• Culture Amp is science-based and intuitive.
• It provides a streamlined approach to surveying employees and gathering actionable insights.
• It has contributed to an increase in our retention rates.

Our organization chose Culture Amp because we needed a specialized system to help build an engaged workforce. After two years of attempting to create initiatives on our own, we decided to implement Culture Amp.

The platform allows us to focus on employee development and retention more effectively. Since adopting it, we have seen a 12% increase in our retention rate. Culture Amp also helps us design development programs that align with our company culture.

• Culture Amp is somewhat limited in its survey capabilities. For example, anonymous surveys restrict our ability to pinpoint specific areas for improvement.
• Some key survey results lack the level of detail we need for deeper analysis.
• The employee goal development feature does not integrate with our primary HR system.

Few platforms offer a seamless approach to both employee surveys and development. Culture Amp stands out by combining these functions into a single, user-friendly platform.

When evaluating this type of tool, consider your long-term goals and how frequently you will use it. Integration with existing systems is another key factor—ensuring compatibility with your HR and payroll software can prevent operational inefficiencies. It’s also essential to assess whether the platform will provide long-term value rather than just meeting short-term needs.

Culture Amp has introduced new features that make it easier to conduct surveys and support employee development.

Culture Amp is ideal for mid-sized, growing organizations that have established HR processes but want to improve employee engagement and development.

• I love their easy-to-use survey creation tool, it makes customizing the survey extremely easy.
• I love the data visualization, filtering capabilities, and reporting flexibility to really show the data to tell the story.
• I really appreciate their customer support, they truly do go above and beyond.
• I also really love their IO psychology-based recommendations they provide for high-level areas of opportunity to provide direction in making impactful changes within the organization.

We selected CultureAmp because it is a best-in-class software for running employee engagement surveys. Prior to using it, we used Google Surveys for pulse surveys which is pretty limited in functionality. I've used CultureAmp at 2 separate companies and in total I've used it for about 3 years combined. It's one of my favorite HR systems that I like to recommend around engagement metrics tracking. The key benefits it provides are extremely easy-to-use surveys, the ability to create great reports and visualize data, great end-user experience, good customer support, and adaptability to use the survey functionality for different feedback mechanisms. As an HRBP, it's also extremely helpful to talk through engagement surveys with managers in identifying gaps in their team. CultureAmp's IO expertise also includes great recommendations for specific areas of opportunity for your organization which are great.

• One of the things that was difficult was the HRIS integration between Rippling, though that may just be more of an integration issue. Some of the data would transfer over while others wouldn't.
• When making any edits after the survey has gone out to the data sets ( for example, changing the department a person belongs to) you have to contact your account rep to change the data set. It would be nice to be able to do that independently!
• It would be great if you could preview your data sets and how it would look like for your survey without publishing it as active first, that way you're able to more easily make any edits prior to making it active.

Fortunately and unfortunately, I have not used other engagement survey tools. I've used add-on services that generally do pulse surveys like Paylocity or Google Sheets. CultureAmp is definitely the best-in-class system around engagement surveys, and beyond. It's the most comprehensive survey tool that allows you to really get into the depths of the data and recommendations on how to use the data to make impactful decisions to move your organization forward. As an HR professional, it truly is valuable data that no other system has been able to do as well as CultureAmp.

Budget is definitely important to think about. We also used some of the add-on performance management add-on. It's not the cheapest platform and can cost as much as an HRIS sometimes ( but it's extremely worth it).

Additional Add-ons: Depending on already existing systems, some of the add-on functionalities like performance management tracking, OKR tracking, etc. could be redundant. It's important to think about what you want to use CultureAmp for, and what you want to keep within your HRIS.

They have added on additional modules like performance management to address customer needs. It's a great add-on tool and helpful for companies starting out their Performance Management system.

they're great at customer listening, and their customer support is great.

I would say that it's best for companies with over 50+ employees. The earlier the better to really get a good data set going, but 50 + is probably most ideal for the functionalities outside of engagement surveys. I also believe it's for progressive organizations that really care about the culture and employees and take action.

• Culture Amp is easy to set up.
• Culture Amp has an intuitive system.
• Culture Amp supports large organizations seamlessly.

My client purchased Culture Amp after rehauling the employee experience post-covid. I have been using the platform since then.

• Culture Amp has outdated terminology on occasion.
• It can take a lot of time to sort through what surveys are applicable to you.
• Setting up multiple users can take time.

Culture Amp is one of the better HRIS/Employee Feedback tools available. I would recommend it to 90% of their competitors.

Employers should consider the time it takes to properly analyze an effective survey before purchasing Culture Amp. If you are unfamiliar with the 360 process, it can be a learning curve.

Culture Amp has consistently maintained high marks among my clients based on their evolving to users’ needs.

Public-facing, growing organizations (particularly after M&A or high employee turnover).

• It helps us gauge employee engagement.
• The cost was worth the value we received.
• We loved having people scientists working with us to truly understand how to improve our work environment.

I began using Culture Amp in 2018. Our company got involved with Culture Amp because they were very similar to us in terms of how they began (as a startup) and the focus on strengthening culture and engagement. My team was in charge of keeping our culture strong and improving employee engagement from entry to exit.

• I wish they had more of a discount when you bundle services.
• I wish they would allow you to split up services based on how your department leaders would prefer to use the service.
• I wish they had a referral bonus.

I really like Culture Amp because they offer great articles and tools for no additional costs. I like that they have conferences and gatherings for people geeks to get to know each other. I like that they really try to build community among their customers through Culture First and other resources.

How large is your organization and how much money are you willing to invest in a tool. You should also get C-suite buy-in because you truly need at least three years of a commitment to be able to utilize the data and tools to the best of your ability and get a good benchmark from which to build your strategy for improvement.

They continue to acquire adjacent companies that will help provide more of a one-stop-shop for users. That really helps with selling the value to the C-suite.

Those who are truly invested in improving the company culture and keeping employees engaged. If you consider employees just a line on your balance sheet, this is not the tool for you.

The platform is easy to navigate. It offers training resources where other platforms don't, and we also like that it sets reminders as to when you should be completing upcoming tasks.

We shifted to Culture Amp from another HR platform based on a global agreement through our holding company. We have now been using it for about two years

It would be nice to see a combined set of previous goals, reflections, and 1:1 notes to refer to rather than having dig this information up. It would be great to have this view appear on a side panel that can be scrolled through so that everything is visible on a single screen.

This felt like a brighter and simpler platform. These tasks are not everyday actions for our staff so they need to be made easy to do in order to get more usage.

The number of staff that they have. How often they are required to be completing these kind of processes. The cost of the tool compared to others on the market. How can this integrate into their current HRIS programs.

I have not been using it long enough to see substantial interface changes. However, from email updates I can see that they are trying to make it more user friendly for people managers.

Large companies with 200+ staff

• The end user experience from employees' end on computers, tablets, and phones was top-notch.
• Data analytics were clear, easy to use/export, and provided clear trending vs previous years or industry benchmarks.

I utilized Culture Amp at a previous employer for 2 years before switching organizations. We migrated to this platform from a paper employee engagement survey.  Culture Amp provided great transition, resources, and tools to be successful in a manufacturing environment where many employees did not have access to a personal computer or e-mail. The end user interface was a huge selling point.

The backend side of the platform is also very strong. I loved the data analytics and how much you could compare data year over year. Culture Amp also stood out against competitors with their post survey support in the form of suggested action items and personalized training items. I loved this program so much that I immediately shared them as a vendor option with my new organization.

• There was no way to combine smaller participating groups for combined engagement data. 
• Additional modules were great (performance) but expensive compared to the current platform. 
• They had great exports for PowerPoints but I wish the templates could be customized.

I loved how Culture Amp tied in with our HRIS for demographic and contact information and was super user-friendly both as the end user and admin. The platform is advanced in ease of use compared with other platforms.

End user experience should be top of mind as if the system is complicated to access or use employees will not participate in surveys.

Ease of understanding data analytics and custom access/reports is a must. This platform is able to have custom results mass exported/delivered to leaders

It continuously adds benchmark data, training modules, and improved action items for survey results.

Organizations that need data split by site, function, and/or leader are a great fit for Culture Amp. Also, organizations that need flexibility on how users interact with the system (mobile, tablet, computer), etc., would benefit from the platform.

Lastly having an HRIS is great for system integrations but organizations can also upload user data by spreadsheet so it is not a full requirement.

• I love the action planning capability that action planning has
• I love that engagement allows you to filter so many different ways and the heatmap  functionality is fantastic 
• I love the calibration view you can share in performance

We decided to purchase Culture Amp as an engagement platform. Later, we added on performance. We needed a tool that helped us act on employee survey results and also had performance capabilities. We chose culture amp because it met the pain points we were having, they have a great customer success team & truly are working toward great product enhancements. I’ve personally used the tool since august 2021. Performance since last October.

• In performance, it’s not as easy as you’d like to exclude individuals from a calibration cycle from a filtering perspective
• In performance, I wish we could filter by division
• In engagement, I wish I could share a link with a leader for their dashboard not just via email

• Culture amp is different than competitors because of the action planning, it really sets them apart.
• I prefer the performance to BambooHR (what I’ve used in the past) because the views are so much better in calibration

• Consider action planning. What are you going to do with the engagement survey info?
• Consider how your performance cycle will be imported back into your point of record (for us it’s BambooHR and that may be a challenge, TBD!)

More filtering & word clouds in engagement! Too soon in using performance to tell.

A medium to large org (one with more data to measure!).