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Lattice – Pioneering the Future of Work with AI-Powered People Solutions that Transform Companies into the Best Places to Work

For most people, work is not just a means of earning a living, it’s where they spend the majority of their waking hours, build relationships, solve problems, and pursue goals. Yet, too often, those hours pass without a sense of growth, recognition, or real connection. Lattice exists to change that. They believe every moment at work should matter — not just for the company’s bottom line, but for the people who drive it forward. Their mission is bold yet deeply human: to make work meaningful.

Lattice is not simply a software provider. It’s the world’s leading AI-powered people platform, trusted by organizations across the globe to transform how teams connect, perform, and grow. From turning managers into true leaders to helping employees reach their highest potential, Lattice works at the intersection of technology and human potential.

This is a platform built to empower, one that improves productivity, simplifies operations, and draws insights from employee data to create workplaces where people actually want to be. For companies in every sector, Lattice provides the structure, tools, and intelligence needed to cultivate engaged teams and achieve long-term success.

Services That Shape the Modern Workplace

Performance Management – Elevating Every Employee

Lattice’s performance management solutions help companies identify their top performers while also giving every employee the tools and feedback needed to excel. The platform ensures recognition isn’t just for a select few — it’s part of the company’s culture. Performance reviews, continuous feedback, and clear goal alignment turn everyday work into measurable progress.

HRIS – Efficiency Meets Impact

Managing people data can often be complex and fragmented, but Lattice’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS) changes that. It’s designed to streamline HR operations, making them more efficient and impactful. With an intuitive interface and seamless integrations, it allows HR teams to focus less on manual processes and more on strategic initiatives that truly move the business forward.

Employee Engagement – Listening, Understanding, Acting

Engagement isn’t just about keeping employees happy — it’s about understanding their needs and creating an environment where they can thrive. Lattice gives leaders the tools to collect honest feedback, analyze trends, and design programs that improve both productivity and retention. This insight-driven approach ensures employees feel heard, valued, and supported at every stage of their journey.

AI – Making Work More Human

While artificial intelligence is often seen as cold or mechanical, Lattice uses AI to do the opposite — to make workplaces more human. By automating repetitive tasks, providing intelligent recommendations, and identifying patterns in employee performance and engagement, their AI frees leaders to focus on the relationships, decisions, and creativity that truly matter.

OKRs & Goals – Aligning Achievement with Purpose

Lattice helps various organizations bridge the gap between individual effort and collective success. Through clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), employees can see exactly how their work contributes to broader company goals. This transparency fosters motivation, accountability, and a shared sense of purpose that drives growth across the board.

Compensation – Rewarding the Right Way

A paycheck is more than a number — it’s a reflection of value, contribution, and trust. Lattice connects compensation directly to performance, ensuring employees are recognized and rewarded fairly. This creates a performance-driven culture where rewards are meaningful and motivation is sustained.

Payroll – Accuracy That Builds Trust

Payroll errors can quickly erode trust and morale. Lattice’s payroll solutions are built for precision, ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time. By linking pay directly to performance metrics, Lattice reinforces its commitment to a fair, transparent, and performance-driven workplace.

Time Tracking – Streamlined and Error-Free

With Lattice’s time tracking, logging, submitting, and approving hours is seamless. This ensures payroll remains error-free while giving employees a simple way to account for their time without unnecessary complexity.

Why Lattice Stands Out in 2025

In the crowded HR technology market, Lattice’s advantage lies in its blend of cutting-edge AI with a deep understanding of human behavior at work. Where some platforms focus purely on metrics, Lattice focuses on meaning. It doesn’t just deliver numbers — it delivers insight, alignment, and purpose.

This is why Lattice is recognized among the Leading Companies to Watch 2025, not just for its technology, but for its vision of a future where every hour spent at work is an hour invested in both personal and professional growth.

Turning Work Into Something Worth Doing

Work is where people spend much of their lives. For Lattice, that reality carries a responsibility — to make those hours as productive, engaging, and rewarding as possible. Their AI-powered platform is not just about managing people; it’s about inspiring them, guiding them, and helping them achieve more than they thought possible.

By empowering managers to lead with confidence, giving employees the tools to perform at their best, and helping companies align on goals that matter, Lattice is reshaping the very fabric of work. In a world where time is the most valuable currency, Lattice ensures that every moment counts.

Meet the Stalwart Leader

Sarah Franklin is the CEO of Lattice, leading the company's mission to make work meaningful. With over 25 years in technology, she has a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams. Sarah spent more than 15 years at Salesforce in executive leadership roles, including President and Chief Marketing Officer, EVP of Platform and Trailhead, and head of developer initiatives.

Sarah holds a dual degree in chemical engineering and biochemistry from Virginia Tech. A recognized industry leader, she has been named one of Forbes' Most Influential CMOs, a "CMO to Watch" by Business Insider, and a recipient of Adweek's Brand Genius Award. She also serves on the Board of Directors for PagerDuty.

“Lattice is the #1 AI-powered people platform that turns managers into leaders, employees into high-performers, and companies into the best places to work.”

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