# Actus Reviews **Vendor:** Advance Change Ltd **Category:** [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management) **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 13 ## About Actus Actus the company was founded by Lucinda Carney, a respected Chartered Occupational Psychologist and former Head of Learning & Development at Siemens. After years of experiencing first-hand the challenges of making Performance Management meaningful, she decided to set up Actus in 2012 offering Software that would overcome these challenges and with Training and Consultancy services to support it. Actus is The Complete Performance, Learning & Talent Suite. Our Software is exceptionally intuitive and fully comprehensive, which means you can use just one system to meet all your performance management needs. Our Software includes Performance Management (with more standard features than our competitors), Learning Management, Talent Management, 360 Feedback, HRIS & Absence and Compliance. Our suite of products are also supported by open and bespoke training, consultancy services and value-added thought leadership resources authored by Chartered Occupational Psychologist and CEO of Actus, Lucinda Carney. We believe that to embed lasting, positive change, an organisation needs more than a very simple ‘off the shelf’ software that acts as a ‘tick box’ exercise. They need a system that will evolve with their needs as they grow and one that can be supported with the right training and consultancy options should they require them. So, if you are looking for Software that will evolve with your organisations needs, eradicate the need for multiple complex systems and support you with real lasting culture change, then get in touch with us. ## Actus Reviews ### 1. Excellent product, highly configurable and great value **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Steve G. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 14, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** This system is feature rich, providing a full suite of performance management tools from objectives to 121 to development to appraisal. It also provides Learning & Development, talent management, recognition and feedback functionality which is getting lots of buy in from end users. It is mobile friendly so can be used on the move which increases staff buy in. So far we have found it highly versatile and great value and would very much recommend both the software and the service provided by the support team. **What do you dislike about Actus?** It would be great to be able to deliver feedback through an app - however I believe this is on the roadmap and will be available later in the year. **Recommendations to others considering Actus:** Definitely speak to these guys, they have huge amounts of HR and OD experience and provide us with this as part of the service. The software is priced very competitively too. **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** We introduced this system to help us to embed a culture change, showing how much we value our staff by improving the quality of our performance conversations and offering improved career opportunities. The system is bringing greater focus and engagement with good buy in from staff. We hope it will help demonstrate how far we have come as a trust at our next CQC visit. ### 2. Review of Actus people Management system **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** Actus is a very user friendly system and very intuitive to use. As the Project officer and being responsible for training staff on the system it has been very easy for me to do this. The support from the team over at Actus has been second to none and any queries that have arisen have been dealt with promptly. Also they have worked with us to build a system that works for us. **What do you dislike about Actus?** The data upload side of things is a bit of a struggle as it is very time consuming but this isn't a fault with the system **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is an area where all information to do with performance management can be stored throughout the the year so when it comes the the end of year appraisal conversation both the appraiser and appraisee will be better prepared and more meaningful and quality conversation can be had. We are also currently looking at moving our nurse revalidation over to Actus and from what I have seen so far this looks good. ### 3. Eight month review **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Medical Devices | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 12, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** We have been using Actus for eight months now. I have found the Support team at Actus to be very responsive to both support and development requests. As I am in Canada, there is a six hour time difference. This has really worked to our advantage, as while we are sleeping, the Actus team is answering our questions and we start the next day off with any problem already solved. **What do you dislike about Actus?** It times out a bit too quickly when one is inactive. I understand that must be for security purposes, bout it would be nice if you could manually set this. **Recommendations to others considering Actus:** This is a good time to make sure that all your job titles/ roles are up-to-date and they will all be uploaded from Excel. **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** We had several gaps that were able to be closed by using Actus. This includes documentation of the one to one meetings, tracking performance to objectives and competencies, and streamlining mid-year and year-end performance reviews. As a result of using Actus, documentation has been greatly improved and the amount of time needed to write mid-year and annual reviews has been reduced dramatically. An added bonus was that certifications that need to be reviewed on an annual basis are now automated. ### 4. Intuitive, practical system backed by HR professionals **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Human Resources | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 27, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** Actus is a user friendly system that is easy to use and makes the transition from paper to online hassle free for managers and their teams. It is highly configurable, with a great level of admin rights given to the client so that they can create a system that works for them. The support team are responsive and very helpful. The system is designed and implemented by HR professionals and this comes through during the implementation process with excellence guidance and coaching around how to make the system work. **What do you dislike about Actus?** No dislikes discovered so far - any queries are always dealt with very quickly and resolved **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** Aligning individual and organisational objectives Reducing time spent on paper based appraisals and 121s Focus on year round activities and not just one off conversations Employee engagement ### 5. Review of Actus **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 27, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** The Actus system is straight forward and easy to use. The support and training received from the Team at Actus has been excellent. We still have a lot of work to do to imbed this within the organisation but I have already had some positive feedback from the team and I am convinced that if used properly we will be able to realise some real benefits from the system. **What do you dislike about Actus?** At the moment I am still getting to grips with the system so I think it would be unfair for me to comment on this at the moment. **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** We introduced this system to help our management teams get better at performance management and development of the team. The implementation is in its early stages but I have high hopes for the benefits that we will get from this system. ### 6. Great, flexible product **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Gail D. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** It is amazingly flexible and the support staff are so responsive and helpful. **What do you dislike about Actus?** Nothing really, the support staff will implement any changes required when requested, if possible. So even if something doesn't quite fit, they will work with you to get the best result. **Recommendations to others considering Actus:** I would absolutely give this system a go, it helps focus your teams on having regular 121s that can make a difference **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is helping us ensure meaningful conversations that make a difference happen on a regular basis, it was very difficult to measure what was happening previously. ### 7. Actus - Excellent software tool **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** We have been using Actus for three Years and upgrade to v2 about 11 months ago. The Support team at Actus are very quick and responsive to any query, Special Thank you to Noorjjy Hussain - Senior Support Analyst . Nothing is too big and is always helpful with any of our queries and goes above and beyond the call of duty to help out . **What do you dislike about Actus?** times out quickly when not in use. would have preferred to stay on. **Recommendations to others considering Actus:** would definitely recommend **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** Keeping track of the Appraisals Cycle. Objectives Mid Year And End Of year Review. Reporting tool is brilliant - and files downloaded in Seconds to any format ### 8. Great for smaller businesses with a simple set of requirements **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Human Resources | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 27, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** Simple to use and roll out to staff on one site; their development team are keen to keep adding in new features to make the product more sophisticated. **What do you dislike about Actus?** Sometimes come across some odd bugs, but the team at Actus are always helpful in fxing them. **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have managed to get most employees set up with objectives and their first appraisal, which was not happening as easily on paper. ### 9. Fantastic software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Johanna G. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** Easy to use which made the adoption process easy. **What do you dislike about Actus?** Nothing, really easy to use system with a great training program and support **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** Real time performance management ### 10. Effective Performance Management **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Medical Devices | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 01, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** Ability to customize software for the needs or your individual business. **What do you dislike about Actus?** Terminology could be more suited to Canada. Some difficulty with exporting data when terminating a user (Actus is working with us on this). **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** More effective documentation and accountability for performance management. Meetings are scheduled and formatted, information is easily available through automation. ### 11. ACTUS **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Andrew M. | Head of Global Human Resources, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 14, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** Helpful, knowledgeable and responsive staff combined with an intuitive system which has been designed by and for "real users" **What do you dislike about Actus?** No dislikes but the reporting functionality and formats could be improved slightly.. **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** Improved Performance management in support of business growth has been enabled by Actus ### 12. Dynamic and Readily Accessible **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 28, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** Clear layout and the ability to access it anywhere using a variety of devices **What do you dislike about Actus?** A few glitches appear every now and again but this is quickly resolved **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** Actus was implemented to help support the performance management process as the company moves away from paper-based processes into a fully dedicated online platform. This makes performance management easily accessible to staff and managers and gives employees more control over the process. ### 13. A great performance management solution **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Retail | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 27, 2018 **What do you like best about Actus?** The recognition module is a great new addition **What do you dislike about Actus?** No dislikes at the moment. Keen to see the mobile app which is due soon. **What problems is Actus solving and how is that benefiting you?** They provide a year round performance management cycle solution tracking all areas of performance in one system. The latest recognition module has been received really well as staff morale has improved greatly through deploying this. ## Actus Discussions - [What is Actus used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-actus-used-for) - [View Actus pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/actus/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-14+13%3A42%3A28+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=7a16d514-084f-4d18-a9d1-05c6e030e62a&secure%5Btoken%5D=ba9d5c15ffcd69bc4b3bc5a98189917bcd87c4774a8c25cb798c980830581d87&format=llm_user) ## Actus Features **Performance reviews** - 360 Reviews - Customizable Forms - Review Status Tracking **Generative AI** - AI Text Generation - AI Text Summarization **Goals** - Goal-Setting - Company Goals And OKRs **Feedback** - Continuous Feedback - Requesting Feedback - 1-On-1 Meetings - Public Praise **Data** - Dashboards And Reports - Historical Data **Agentic AI - Performance Management** - Multi-step Planning - Natural Language Interaction ## Top Actus Alternatives - [15Five](https://www.g2.com/products/15five/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (1,840 reviews) - [Lattice](https://www.g2.com/products/lattice-lattice/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (3,930 reviews) - [ClearCompany](https://www.g2.com/products/clearcompany/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (495 reviews)