Small Improvements
Human Feedback. Backed by AI and Analytics.
Small Improvements is a performance management platform for SMBs (50–750 employees) offering performance reviews, 360° feedback, 1:1 meetings, goals and objectives, pulse surveys, and praise. It emphasizes easy rollout, extensive configurability, AI-assisted insights and objectives, and deep analytics. The platform is hosted in the EU (Google Ireland).
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
European Union
Retention & deletion
Customers can permanently delete their data from the live database through the advanced settings. The data remains in backups for a further six months; backups are deleted on a rolling basis after six months.
A Security/Trust Center is linked.
Feature Scope
Core performance and engagement suite: Performance Reviews with templates, automation, analytics, and optional calibration; AI-assisted insights to uncover training needs; Goals & Objectives with cascading and an AI Objectives Coach; 1:1 Meetings with shared agendas and action tracking; Pulse Surveys with confidential responses, heatmaps, and trends; 360° and Anytime Feedback; Praise/Recognition; Company Directory. Admin and customization: highly adjustable wording, design, emails, and advanced analytics in higher tiers; powerful admin views to slice/dice data without exports. Integrations: HRIS/user management (Rippling) for account creation and deprovisioning; Slack (Grow+); calendar sync for 1:1s with Google Calendar and Office 365; SSO/SAML with Google Workspace, OneLogin, Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, CA Siteminder, Centrify, Ping Identity, and more; Google Sign-in; additional ecosystem integrations like Workable. Security/SSO: SAML-based SSO (subdomain required), flexible configuration fields, certificate requirements; SSO is for authentication only (no auto-provisioning) and users must exist in the app before login. Data import via spreadsheet supported. API: personal access token available on request to enable certain integrations like Rippling. Pricing tiers indicate feature bundling: Launch (essentials), Grow (adds 360°, Anytime Feedback, Objectives, 1:1s, Pulse Surveys, Slack), Elevate (all features/integrations/customizations, advanced analytics).
Pricing hints: SaaS, per-user, billed annually. Launch: $3/user/month; Grow: $6/user/month; Elevate: $9/user/month. Minimum pricing applies on plans; Elevate minimum equals 50 users ($5,400/year). 30-day free trial. Volume discounts available for 200+ active users on Elevate. Trial sample users don’t count toward licenses.
Security hints: SAML SSO supported (requires SI subdomain). Supported IdPs: Google Workspace, OneLogin, Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, CA Siteminder, Centrify, Ping Identity, plus SimpleSAML PHP guidance. Flexible SAML config fields and X.509 certificate format requirements provided. SSO is auth-only (no auto-provisioning); users must exist in SI. Google Sign-in available.
Compliance hints: A Security and Trust Center is linked.
Implementation hints: Quick to roll out; launch a review cycle in minutes with templates and automated notifications. SMB-focused for easy adoption. SSO setup requires creating an SI subdomain and configuring the IdP. User provisioning options include HRIS sync via Rippling (auto create/deprovision) or spreadsheet import; API access (personal token) enabled by support for certain integrations. 30-day free trial available; Playbooks and a Support Center guide setup.
Support hints: Support Center/knowledge base; email support (support@small-improvements.com); option to book a demo and get guidance/training on best practices upon request.
Integration hints: SSO/Identity: Google Workspace, OneLogin, Okta, Azure AD, CA Siteminder, Centrify, Ping Identity (SAML). HRIS: Rippling (auto create/remove users, SSO via Rippling). Collaboration: Slack. Calendar: Google Calendar and Office 365 for 1:1 sync. ATS/Other: Workable. API available by request (personal access token).
— Single Sign-On (SSO): Okta (SSO only; no automatic user synchronization), OneLogin (SAML-based SSO), Google Workspace (seamless switch into Small Improvements without logging in). — Slack two-way integration: Post and send public Praise directly in Slack; reminders for upcoming 1:1s; collaborate on agendas and notes in Slack; participate in pulse/engagement surveys; receive notifications for review cycles, 360° feedback, and objectives; create Private Notes in Slack and send to Small Improvements. — Calendar sync: Automatically sync 1:1 meetings scheduled in Google Calendar or Office 365. — HRIS and employee data: Personio import of high-level employee info and reporting structure; Rippling provisioning to create/remove employees in Small Improvements (configured in Rippling); BambooHR connection to export candidate details to BambooHR when hired; additional HRIS/HR tools listed include Workday, Namely, Kallidus (Sapling), Workable. — How it works specifics: Access Small Improvements from Okta/OneLogin dashboards; Okta integration limited to SSO; OneLogin via SAML; Google Workspace app-switch SSO; Rippling setup done in Rippling account; Personio used to import org data into Small Improvements. — Security-related aspects mentioned: SSO via established IdPs (Okta, OneLogin/SAML, Google Workspace). A Security and Trust Center is available for details. — Compliance: Trust Center listed. — Documentation and onboarding aids: Each integration page links to setup docs; Support Center and Playbooks available for guidance.
Security hints: SSO support via Okta (SSO only; no user sync), OneLogin (SAML-based SSO), and Google Workspace seamless login. Security and Trust Center linked for more details.
Implementation hints: Self-serve setup with integration-specific setup docs. Okta/OneLogin configured via the IdP; Google Workspace integrated for seamless login; Rippling integration configured within Rippling for create/remove user provisioning; Personio imports high-level employee data and reporting structure; Calendar sync auto-connects Google Calendar or Office 365; Slack app installed for two-way features.
Support hints: Support Center (knowledge base) available; integration pages include a 'Request a demo' contact form.
Integration hints: Highlighted: Slack (two-way: Praise, 1:1 reminders, surveys, notifications, Private Notes), Google Workspace (SSO/app switching), Okta (SSO only), OneLogin (SAML SSO), Calendar (Google Calendar and Office 365 1:1 sync), Personio (employee data + reporting structure import), Rippling (create/remove employees from Rippling), BambooHR (export hired candidate details to BambooHR), Kallidus/Sapling (HRIS), Namely (HR/Payroll/Benefits), Workday (HCM/Finance), Workable (ATS/HRIS).
Features at a Glance
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
- Goals/OKRs
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
- Slack integration
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- Data residency region
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Core HR
- Employee records
- Org chart
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Roles & permissions
Pricing Model
Per user
Test users do not count toward licenses. Minimum pricing applies to each plan.
Implementation
30-day trial available; designed for SMBs to facilitate easy implementation. SSO setup requires an SI subdomain and IdP configuration. User provisioning via HRIS sync (e.g., Rippling) or spreadsheet import; API access available upon request.
Support
Email · Knowledge base
SLA: Depending on the plan, email support has a 48-hour or 24-hour response SLA.
Support Center/Knowledge Base and email support (support@small-improvements.com). Demos, consulting, and training on best practices are available upon request.
Integrations
Rippling
HRISUser provisioning/deprovisioning; integration enabled via personal access token on request.
Slack
OtherAvailable in Grow+ tiers; used for engagement/notifications.
Google Calendar
OtherCalendar sync for 1:1 meetings.
Microsoft Office 365 Calendar
OtherCalendar sync for 1:1 meetings.
Google Workspace
SSOSAML SSO; Google Sign-in also supported.
OneLogin
SSOSAML SSO.
Okta
SSOSAML SSO.
Microsoft Azure AD
SSOSAML SSO.
CA SiteMinder
SSOSAML SSO.
Centrify
SSOSAML SSO.
Ping Identity
SSOSAML SSO.
Workable
ATSEcosystem integration mentioned by vendor.
Small Improvements API
APIPersonal access token available on request via support.
Outlook / Office 365 Calendar
OtherCalendar; one-way import into Small Improvements based on keywords; HR/Tech admin setup required; updates reflect calendar changes.
Personio
HRISDirectory/HRIS sync to streamline user management.
Namely
HRISDirectory/HRIS sync to streamline user management.
Kallidus (Sapling)
HRISDirectory/HRIS sync to streamline user management.
Google Sign-In
SSOAuthentication via Google.
HRIS integrations (unspecified)
HRISGeneric HRIS integrations are mentioned.
Google Sign‑In
SSOSSO login via Google.
HRIS integrations (various)
HRISUsed for user provisioning/sync.
CSV/Excel exports
OtherMultiple export options for analytics and reporting.
Google Sign‑in (Google Workspace)
SSOOAuth-based SSO for user authentication; mentioned on pricing page.
Company Directory
OtherBuilt-in directory used within Small Improvements; not an external integration.
Google Sign-in
SSOGoogle OAuth sign-in option
Office 365 Calendar
OtherCalendar integration to streamline workflows
Gmail
OtherGmail integration referenced on features overview
CSV/Excel export
OtherExports for deeper analysis outside the platform.
Google Workspace (Google Sign-In)
SSOGoogle Sign-In for SSO.
BambooHR
HRISDirectory/HR data connectivity per homepage/integrations section.
Workday
HRISDirectory/HR data connectivity per homepage/integrations section.
HRIS (unspecified vendors)
HRISIntegrations support user management/sync.
