Write fair 90-day and annual performance reviews
The problem
Owners put off reviews because writing them takes hours, so employees don't know where they stand, raises feel random, and problems are raised too late or not at all.
How AI solves it
Keep short notes and examples through the year, then have AI turn them into a balanced review: goals and whether each was met with an example, strengths, one or two areas to improve with a specific next step, and the support you'll provide. AI can also write 30-day check-in and 'stay interview' questions so you hear about problems early. Tell it to use only your notes, and review every word yourself: the judgment and the decision stay with you.
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What you can expect
Time saved: 1-2 hrs per review (estimate)
Cost saved: Better retention of good staff (estimate)
Difficulty: Easy
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