{"id":13512,"date":"2026-11-11T12:12:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T11:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoorayhr.io\/en\/?p=13512"},"modified":"2026-11-11T12:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T11:12:30","slug":"360-degree-feedback-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoorayhr.io\/en\/blog\/360-degree-feedback-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"360-degree feedback tools: which one fits your SME?"},"content":{"rendered":"

360-degree feedback tools are software that collect feedback on one person from several perspectives: managers, colleagues, direct reports and, if you like, external contacts. For most SMEs with 10 to 500 employees, the best fit is HR software with built-in 360-degree feedback, because employee data, questionnaires and results then live in one system. A general survey tool works for a first test, and specialist software mainly pays off for large leadership development programmes. You can see how this works for us on our page about 360-degree feedback in HoorayHR<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is a 360-degree feedback tool?<\/h2>\n

A 360-degree feedback tool is software that runs an all-round review: it sends questionnaires to everyone giving feedback, collects the answers anonymously and combines them into one report. The difference from a classic appraisal is the number of perspectives. In a standard review, only the manager assesses performance. With 360-degree feedback, colleagues, team members and the person receiving feedback add to that picture.<\/p>\n

That is how you spot blind spots: behaviour that others see very differently from how the person sees it. It also makes 360-degree feedback a strong tool for personal development and leadership development. Without a tool, though, the process gets messy fast. You send questionnaires by email, collect answers in spreadsheets and have to guarantee anonymity yourself.
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Which features does a 360-degree feedback tool need?<\/h2>\n

A good 360-degree feedback tool covers the whole process, from choosing who gives feedback to the final report. These features matter most for SMEs:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n