Small Improvements

small-improvements.com
HR & Payroll
Weekend Project

Human Feedback. Backed by AI and Analytics.

How to Replace Small Improvements

Overview

Small Improvements is a performance management platform designed for growing teams of 50-750 employees. It helps organizations build a culture of continuous feedback through performance reviews, 1:1 meetings, objectives tracking, 360-degree feedback, pulse surveys, and recognition tools. The platform combines lean feedback processes with powerful analytics to help teams align, engage, and grow.

Features

19 features across 11 categories

AI(1)

AI Insights for Training NeedsAI

Use AI to analyze performance reviews and uncover training and development needs across the organization.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(3)

Analytics Dashboard

Interactive graphs and tables to track participation, performance, and retention metrics. Identify teams or employees needing attention with just a few clicks.

Data Export & Analysis

Powerful admin screens to slice and dice data without needing Excel exports. Deep insights into organizational metrics.

Retention AnalyticsAI

Predictive analytics to identify employees most likely to leave the organization so managers can take proactive action.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Email Notifications & Automations

Automated notifications at every step of review cycles and feedback processes to keep stakeholders informed and maintain momentum.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Configuration(2)

Review Customization

Admins can customize review questions, define participants, establish review cadence, and run different department reviews on parallel timelines.

White-Label Customization

Fine-tune each feature, change on-screen wording, adjust design, and customize emails to match company branding and culture.

Feedback(2)

360 Degree Feedback

Collect feedback from peers and direct reports to provide employees with a complete performance overview and help managers tune their leadership approach.

Anytime Feedback

Enable continuous, ongoing feedback collection beyond formal review cycles to help people improve continuously.

Also in: Pendo, Lessonly, Natero

Goal Tracking(2)

Cascading Objectives

Align company-wide goals with team and individual objectives. Slice and dice objectives in multiple ways to track alignment.

Goals and ObjectivesAI

Enable employees to set goals, request feedback, and align personal objectives with broader company objectives. Includes AI Objectives Coach to turn feedback into actionable goals.

Also in: Toodledo

Integration(3)

Display Board Integration

Stream praise and recognition onto central display screens for maximum workplace visibility.

HRIS Integration

Integration with Human Resources Information Systems to streamline data synchronization and reduce manual HR administration.

SSO Integration

Single Sign-On integrations to remove login hassles and improve user access management.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Meetings(1)

1:1 Meetings

Structured manager-employee meetings with shared agendas, action item tracking, and focus on alignment and personal growth rather than just tasks.

Recognition(1)

Praise & Recognition

Enable colleagues to publicly celebrate great work and recognize achievements at any time. Includes flexible visibility options to expand conversations.

Reviews(2)

Calibration Reviews

Advanced review capability with performance plotting and easy access to related content for comparing and calibrating employee assessments.

Performance ReviewsAI

Design and launch performance review cycles that encourage alignment and celebrate success rather than force bell curves. Includes templates, trend analysis, and AI-powered insights.

Surveys(1)

Pulse Surveys

Gather real-time employee feedback through lightweight surveys to measure engagement and sentiment. Track results over time with heatmaps and trend reports.

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Small Improvements alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 19 features.

Buy Small Improvements

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Small Improvements saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 19 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

GmailSlack