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Competency Frameworks

Show people exactly how to grow.

Ambiguity kills ambition. Define clear skill levels for every role so employees know precisely what great looks like at each stage. No more guessing what it takes to get promoted.

Quick summary

Harmny lets you build competency matrices with weighted scoring across career levels, so every employee sees exactly what skills they need for promotion. Frameworks are per-department, linked directly to review cycles, and updated in real time. Start at $8/user/month with a 14-day free trial.

Career Ladders

Every level, every skill, clearly defined.

Build competency matrices that map skills across career levels. Employees see exactly what's expected at their current level and what they need for the next.

  • Define competencies by role, level, and category
  • Link ratings directly to evaluation cycles
  • Visible career ladder builds trust and reduces attrition

Weighted Scoring

Not all skills weigh the same.

Assign weights to competencies so technical depth matters more for IC roles while leadership skills matter more for managers. Weighted averages give fairer, more nuanced scores.

  • Configurable weights per competency (1-10 scale)
  • Different frameworks per department or team
  • Detailed skill descriptions at each level

Weighted Competencies

Technical Depth Weight: 8
System Design Weight: 7
Communication Weight: 5
Leadership Weight: 3
Weighted Average 3.6 / 5.0
"Harmny finally gave our engineers a visible path to senior and staff levels. Turnover in the engineering org dropped noticeably within two quarters."
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David Lim

CTO, Meridian Labs

Why teams choose Harmny for frameworks

Transparent expectations

Employees see exactly what skills are needed at each level.

Weighted scoring

Not all competencies are equal — assign weights that reflect reality.

Per-department customization

Engineering, design, and product can each have their own framework.

Promotion clarity

Remove the guesswork from career advancement decisions.

Linked to reviews

Ratings flow directly into evaluation cycles.

Skill descriptions

Detailed descriptions at each level so expectations are unambiguous.

Competency frameworks — common questions

What teams ask before building career ladders in Harmny.

Your next review cycle could take half the time

Most teams get their first evaluation cycle running in under a day. 14-day free trial, no credit card, and your data exports cleanly if you decide it's not the right fit.