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What is Small Improvements?

Small Improvements is a performance management platform built for teams. It combines simplicity, flexibility, and speed - helping companies run better performance reviews, 1:1s, and feedback without complex HR systems. The platform is ideal for HR leaders and managers who want to build a culture of continuous improvement without overhauling their process. Key features include structured Performance Reviews, 360 Feedback, 1:1 Meetings, Objectives, and Praise. Teams can easily customize review templates, timelines, and visibility settings. 1:1s help managers prepare and follow up on meaningful conversations, while Praise makes recognition simple and visible. Objectives can be used to track the progress of individual, group, or company goals. Unlike heavy enterprise solutions, Small Improvements is quick to implement and easy to use - for admins and employees alike. Trusted by teams at SoundCloud, Rakuten, and Zapier, it’s the go-to tool for companies that want to make performance conversations feel natural. With responsive support and a fair price point, Small Improvements is a refreshing alternative to bloated HR suites.

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Small Improvements is a lightweight performance management platform for small and mid-sized companies. It helps teams run Reviews and 360 Feedback, track Objectives, and hold 1-on-1s without unnecessary complexity. The platform is easy to set up, flexible to customize, and built to support better conversations at work. You can get started in minutes with a free trial - no training or setup calls needed. Over 1000 teams - including SoundCloud, Zapier, and Allen AI use Small Improvements to simplify feedback processes and build a stronger culture.

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Small Improvements is a performance management and employee feedback platform designed to enhance communication and productivity within organizations. The platform offers tools for continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance reviews, enabling companies to foster a culture of growth and development. With a user-friendly interface and customizable features, Small Improvements aims to streamline the performance management process and support employee engagement. For more information, visit their website at https://www.small-improvements.com.

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Small Improvements Demo - Performance Reviews and 360° Feedback

Provide employees with structured opportunities for reflection and assessment through performance reviews and peer feedback. Customize the questions, define who participates, establish a cadence that suits your organization’s schedule, and even run reviews for different departments at the same time.

Small Improvements Demo - Ongoing Feedback

Praise coworkers for a job well done. Request feedback any time, from anyone. Prepare for 1:1s and collect action items afterward. Then gather real-time employee feedback through Pulse Surveys to improve employee experience year-round. Small Improvements fuels your company’s ongoing feedback cult...

Keep employees accountable and help them grow by setting objectives and tracking key results. Objectives can be shared with managers, the team, or the entire company, so it’s easy to understand everyone’s priorities, communicate progress, and receive valuable feedback from others.

Small Improvements Demo - Retention Analytics

Quickly identify teams or employees that might need your attention. Retention Analytics predicts which employees are most likely to leave so you can take action before they do.

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Javier A.

Talent Management and Development Program Manager

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/23/2025

"A True Partnership: Seamless, Supportive, and Always Improving."

5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

The support and partnership we receive from Lindsay Sanders and her team are unmatched.

Lindsay approaches every question with thoughtfulness, and her ability to solve problems and guide us through platform features has made a significant difference for our team. As we expand awareness and training around Small Improvements, Lindsay has played a key role in helping us promote the tool and unlock its full potential.

We are especially excited to partner on 9-box assessments—this is a game changer for our managers and makes development planning much more streamlined and actionable.

Her team matches her high level of service, stepping in seamlessly whenever needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

“Dislike” does not feel like the right word—there is nothing about the platform I truly dislike. If anything, I wish there were more customization options available. I would be willing to trade a bit of ease of use for more flexibility in tailoring workflows or forms. That said, Lindsay and her team genuinely welcome this kind of feedback and are always looking to improve the platform based on what customers need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Small Improvements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Small Improvements solves the challenge of managing performance and development across disconnected systems. It gives us a centralized space where one-on-ones, reviews, and goal-setting all live together, making it easier for managers and team members to stay aligned. We especially value the ability to integrate one-on-ones with Google Calendar, which keeps conversations timely and consistent. This all-in-one structure supports a more seamless and thoughtful talent development process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rhonda R.

Vice President, People Operations

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/22/2025

"Great all-in-one performance management tool"

5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

We've been using Small Improvements for a while now, and it's become a central part of how we manage our performance and people processes. What I appreciate most is how easy it is to use, both for managers and employees. Whether it's giving praise, scheduling 1:1s, creating development plans, or running performance reviews, everything feels intuitive and well thought out. The Slack integration is a bonus that helps keep things in flow without needing to switch tools constantly.

I also like that it offers helpful guidance for HR teams and managers - whether it's templates, suggestions, or best practices, it’s clear they’ve built the platform with real teams in mind.

Overall, Small Improvements has helped us save time, stay organized, and keep our people processes in one place. Highly recommend it for small to mid-sized teams looking for a user-friendly solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

If I had to point out one downside, it’s that there’s no live chat support option. That said, the help articles are solid, and whenever I’ve submitted a ticket or emailed support, the response has been fast and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Small Improvements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Small Improvements gives us a centralized, easy-to-use system for managing 1:1s, performance conversations, and employee development. As the only HR person in our company, it’s been a game-changer. I’m able to oversee everything in one place without juggling multiple systems, spreadsheets, or chasing down updates. It brings structure and consistency to our people processes, while still being simple enough for managers and employees to actually use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alec Irion of Small Improvements

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Thank you for your kind review and feedback, Rhonda. We're thrilled to be a part of your performance management processes!

Roya P.

Executive Coach + Culture Consultant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/4/2025

"Seriously...what are you waiting for?"

5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

As a Culture Consultant who works with clients both large and small, I am OBSESSED with Small Improvements. This platform packs a giant punch at a totally reasonable price point. Most organizations make giant investments in HR software that claims to do everything...but the reality is that those programs are only useful when they are user friendly and embraced by staff.

Small Improvements makes managing performance reviews, OKRs, and pulse surveys EASY for team members and administrators alike. With customization, flexibility, and its commitment to keeping things simple and straightforward, I recommend it to many of my clients. 5 stars! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

I hope to see even deeper data insight capabilities available over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alec Irion of Small Improvements

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Thank you for this review, Roya! It's a pleasure to work with you.

Also, we appreciate that feedback on data insights. Our platform is always evolving, so I hope you'll continue to let us know about any ways that we can improve.

Verified User in Think Tanks

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/17/2025

"A User-Friendly Tool that Supports Modern Performance Management"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

Small Improvements has a clean, intuitive interface that makes it easy for both managers and employees to engage with performance management activities. I really appreciate how it supports best practices—like continuous feedback, structured reviews, and goal setting—in a way that feels natural and non-disruptive. It’s a great tool for fostering meaningful conversations and development across teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

While the platform does a lot well, I’d like to see more flexibility in customizing certain features. For example, the behavior/performance grid isn’t the right fit for our organization, but there’s currently no option to remove or tailor it. A bit more customization would make it even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Small Improvements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Small Improvements helps streamline and modernize our performance management process. Before using it, we struggled with consistency and engagement. Now, with built-in tools for continuous feedback, goal tracking, and structured reviews, we’re seeing more meaningful conversations between managers and employees. It’s helped us create a culture of regular feedback and development, rather than just focusing on annual reviews. The platform makes it easier to align performance discussions with our organizational values and priorities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alec Irion of Small Improvements

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I really appreciate your review and the feedback you provided! Our goal has always been to foster meaningful conversations and employee/team development.

Thank you for your feedback as well! Feel free to reach out through our support channel, and we'd be happy to help you remove/edit the behavior/performance grid, and if you haven't already, we would love to hear more about the types of customizations your team would find valuable.

Ben C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/12/2025

"Reliable, Easy to Use, and Exceptional Support — 10 Years In"

5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

We’ve been using Small Improvements for 10 years for team performance management, and it continues to be an outstanding solution. The platform is easy to use, highly reliable, and integrates well with our HR tools. Setting up review cycles is simple, and department heads can easily manage their own customized reviews.

What truly sets Small Improvements apart is the exceptional customer support — always thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely helpful. After a decade of use, we can confidently say it’s one of the most reliable and supportive services we’ve worked with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

Small-improvements is a great service but it is nit a full HRIS. That said it is very effective when integrated with one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alec Irion of Small Improvements

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Thank you for this review, Ben. We're really lucky to have your team as a customer!

Lauren T.

Human Resources Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/28/2025

"User-Friendly but Could Use More Admin-Friendly Features"

4/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

Small Improvements provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing performance reviews and continuous feedback. The ease of use and integration with other tools make it a great choice for organizations looking to streamline their review processes. The ability to customize review cycles and gather 360-degree feedback enhances transparency and growth within teams. Customer support was great, and Alec was amazing to work with! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

From an admin perspective, setting up the platform was a bit challenging, as it was not immediately clear how to structure review cycles. It would be helpful if the system offered generic standard review cycles for year-end or quarterly performance reviews to simplify the process. Additionally, a great enhancement would be the ability to host meetings and calls directly within the platform to eliminate the need for multiple tools. Another valuable feature would be an AI-powered note-taker, similar to Otter.ai, to capture meeting notes and track goals efficiently. Lastly, while the platform is easy to use, some features could be more customizable, especially reporting and analytics, and the UI could benefit from a more modern update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Small Improvements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before using Small Improvements, we didn’t have a formal review process in place. This platform is helping us gradually build a structured approach to performance management by centralizing feedback, goal-setting, and performance reviews. It has made it easier to implement continuous feedback and create a more transparent and accountable culture. Over time, this is helping us establish a more consistent and effective review process that supports employee growth and development Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alec Irion of Small Improvements

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Thanks, Lauren! It's been amazing to work with you too. I'm so glad to hear that Small Improvements is providing value to your team.

I really appreciate your feedback as well. Our tool is always evolving to meet the needs our customers, so I hope you'll always let us know how we can continue to enhance our features.

Verified User in Financial Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/10/2025

"Like the review format"

4/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

I really appreciate how streamlined the review cycles and performance feedback features are. It’s easy for employees and managers to provide structured input, sign off on reviews, and keep track of goals. The interface feels intuitive from a regular user’s perspective, and the review templates let us capture meaningful feedback without too much admin overhead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

The integration settings can be confusing and cumbersome, especially when it comes to SFTP or HRIS connections. As an admin, I find the setup process more complicated than it should be, and the documentation, while helpful, still leaves a lot of guesswork. It would be great if there were more user-friendly integration tools built directly into the platform, so we wouldn’t have to do so much manual troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Small Improvements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Small Improvements helps us streamline our performance review cycles, ensuring that managers and employees can quickly provide structured feedback and set clear goals. By centralizing all evaluations and objectives, we’ve eliminated much of the manual tracking we used to do with spreadsheets or separate tools. That means our team spends less time on administrative tasks and can focus on meaningful conversations and development instead. This structured feedback process also gives our leadership a clear overview of progress across the company, allowing us to identify coaching needs and celebrate high performers more effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/12/2025

"Using Small Improvements as our performance management tool has been great."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

The most helpful part of Small improvements is how we can have a full cycle performance review, 360 feedback, 1:1 meeting in 1 place. As an HR practitioner, it helps us be on track on our employee’s development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

I think what can be improved is the speed whenever I search names or cycle, it can sometimes takes too long. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Small Improvements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before moving in Small Improvements, we are doing a performance review manually. We are creating reviews manually and it takes more time considering the size of our organization and is prone to human error. Being able to use Small Improvements helps us uses our time more efficiently and avoid human errors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alec Irion of Small Improvements

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Thank you for your review and that feedback! I'm glad to see that Small Improvements is getting to play a part in employee development.

Steven A.

Director, Operational Support & Business insights

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/12/2024

"Performance management no-brainer!!!"

5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

I have used Si in both areas of my job. The most beneficial was leading CS Operations. The ability to conduct a complete performance review (Including self-assessments) was the most impressive feature we utuilized. Documentation being a huge challenge when we first adopted the tool, Si helped the org keep track of goals, agendas for 1:1's even the frequency of my leadership meeting with their staff! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

I would like to have the ability to have shared agendas. In meetings that are not 1:1, it would be really cool to be able to group participants to be able to see the agenda and interact. this feature request is something I would use VERY often! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kristin S.

HR Generalist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/7/2024

"A Great System for Performance Management"

5/5

What do you like best about Small Improvements?

I have found that Small Improvements is an easy-to-use, effective and impactful system to measure performance at my company. It is very easy to use for all levels of employee, has a lot of great features and has helped our company really define our mid year and annual performance review cycles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Small Improvements?

I don't have many critiques of Small Improvements. I do think that adding on new features or trying to customize something for our origanization was a bit complicated but not a huge lift. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Small Improvements solving and how is that benefiting you?

Small Improvements has helped us simplify and further define our performance management process. Before we had Small Improvements, our process was bulky and confusing, with a rating system that didn't make a lot of sense. SI is extemely easy to use and has a lot of great features that we are able to utilize, like custom feedback forms for exit interviews, 30/90 day reviews, and end of internship feedback forms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.