How long does migrating from BambooHR to Confirm take?

BambooHR migrations typically take 4-5 weeks. The key consideration is HRIS integration — you'll likely keep BambooHR as your HRIS and connect Confirm as your dedicated performance intelligence layer, so both systems work together rather than replacing BambooHR entirely.

Do I have to replace BambooHR with Confirm?

Not necessarily. Many teams keep BambooHR as their core HRIS for HR operations and add Confirm as a dedicated performance intelligence layer. Confirm connects to BambooHR via API to keep employee data in sync. You get the best of both without replacing your entire HR stack.

What performance data transfers from BambooHR to Confirm?

Employee records, org structure, review history, goals, and any performance notes export from BambooHR and import into Confirm. The employee data stays in sync via HRIS integration going forward.

Why do teams switch from BambooHR's performance module to Confirm?

BambooHR's performance module covers basic annual reviews. It has no ONA, no proactive AI coaching, no flight risk detection, and no behavioral signals. Teams that need to actually develop and retain talent outgrow BambooHR's performance capabilities quickly.

Migration Guide

Migrating from BambooHR to Confirm

BambooHR is a strong HRIS. Its performance module is an afterthought. Most teams keep BambooHR for HR operations and add Confirm as a dedicated performance intelligence layer — connected, not replaced.

Timeline 4–5 weeks

Difficulty Moderate

Data loss None

BambooHR Optional to keep

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Two migration paths from BambooHR

Unlike migrations from dedicated performance tools, BambooHR requires a choice upfront:

Most Common

Keep BambooHR + Add Confirm

Use BambooHR for core HR operations (hiring, onboarding, time-off, org management) and Confirm as your dedicated performance intelligence layer. Data syncs automatically via API.

✓ No disruption to HR operations

✓ Employee data stays in sync automatically

✓ Keep BambooHR workflows your team knows

✓ Add ONA, AI coaching, and flight risk detection

Timeline: 3-4 weeks

Replace BambooHR entirely

Some teams want a single platform for HR and performance. Confirm covers performance management, reviews, goals, engagement, and compensation — and integrates with payroll/benefits systems.

✓ One vendor, one invoice, one system

✓ Full historical data migration

✓ Connect Confirm directly to payroll/benefits

Note Full HRIS replacement adds 2-3 weeks to migration

Timeline: 5-7 weeks

Why teams upgrade from BambooHR's performance module

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Performance as a checkbox

BambooHR's performance module covers basic annual review forms. There's no calibration tooling, no ONA, no AI coaching, and no proactive alerts. It exists to say "yes we have performance reviews" — not to actually improve performance management.

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No visibility beyond the form

BambooHR shows what managers rate and what employees type. It can't show how people collaborate, who influences who, or whether someone's engagement patterns are changing. That visibility gap is exactly what Confirm's ONA fills.

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Outgrown by growing teams

BambooHR works at 50 people. By 200-500 people, annual reviews aren't enough — you need continuous signals, manager coaching at scale, and talent intelligence that helps you make informed retention and promotion decisions.

What transfers from BambooHR

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Employee records & org structure

Full employee database, reporting relationships, department structure — all syncs. If you keep BambooHR as HRIS, this stays in sync automatically.

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Historical review cycles

Past review forms, manager ratings, and written feedback export and import into Confirm's review history.

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Goals and OKRs

Any goal or OKR data you've tracked in BambooHR migrates with full history.

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Custom fields & job data

Job titles, levels, departments, start dates — all employee metadata transfers and stays in sync with BambooHR via the live integration.

The BambooHR migration process

Week 1

Integration setup & data export

We connect Confirm to your BambooHR instance via API. Employee data begins syncing immediately. We also export historical performance data (reviews, goals) for import into Confirm.

Weeks 2–3

Confirm configuration & data import

Configure review cycles, competencies, and workflows. Import historical performance data. Set up SSO and Slack/Teams integration. ONA data collection begins.

Week 4–5

Training & go live

Train HR team and managers. Launch to full team. BambooHR continues running as your HRIS with employee data flowing to Confirm automatically. Your migration rep supports the first review cycle.

BambooHR migration questions

Can we keep BambooHR and just add Confirm?

Yes, and this is the most common path. Confirm connects to BambooHR via API. Employee data syncs automatically — new hires, org changes, terminations all stay current without manual updates.

What does the BambooHR integration cover?

Employee records, org structure, departments, job titles, and manager relationships all sync. Confirm uses BambooHR as the source of truth for employee data and keeps itself current automatically.

Will we lose our BambooHR review history?

No. Past reviews export and import into Confirm's historical archive. Your team has full continuity on past performance data.

What does Confirm add that BambooHR doesn't have?

ONA (reveals how people actually collaborate), proactive AI manager coaching, flight risk detection from behavioral signals, calibration with behavioral data, and continuous performance intelligence beyond annual reviews.

Ready to add real performance intelligence?

Book a 30-minute call. We'll show you exactly how Confirm connects to BambooHR and what ONA reveals that basic review forms miss.

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