Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword—it's reshaping how companies evaluate performance and drive employee development. Let’s explore which organizations are at the forefront of this shift and how they’re doing it.

Who’s Using AI in Performance Management?

Microsoft

Microsoft has taken a bold step: managers are now instructed to consider employees' usage of internal AI tools—like GitHub Copilot—as a core part of performance reviews. The message is clear: "Using AI is no longer optional—it's core to every role and every level."The Washington Post+13Business Insider+13The Times of India+13

Google

Echoing Microsoft, top executives at Google are signaling that AI proficiency is essential—not a luxury—for career growth. AI adoption is being written into employee evaluations and future advancement discussions.The Times of India

Duolingo, Meta, Shopify, Box

These companies are embedding AI-first strategies organization-wide. In particular:

• Duolingo is transitioning toward AI-generated content and incorporating AI performance insights while training employees to adapt.Financial Times+15The Times+15TeamSense+15

• Shopify expects employees to justify hiring decisions by proving that AI cannot fulfill a task—setting a new performance benchmark.The Washington Post

• Meta and Box are also embedding AI into performance workflows, automating routine tasks and assessments.Axios+15The Washington Post+15Praella+15

Oracle

Back in 2023, Oracle rolled out AI-assisted review tools, finding striking approval: 89% of employees favored AI-supported self-assessments.Business Insider

Rippling (Talent Signal)

Rippling is enabling AI-generated performance evaluations by tapping into data from GitHub, Salesforce, Gong, Zendesk, and more. The system scores performance as "on‑track," "high‑performing," or "needs attention."JOSH BERSIN

Culture Amp

Used by companies like Airbnb, Slack, and Warby Parker, Culture Amp uses AI-driven sentiment analysis to decode employee feedback and highlight strengths, growth areas, and culture trends.SuperAGI

Other Tools & Platforms

• AI tools are stepping into review meetings too—some analyze communication patterns, tone, interruptions, and sentiment from recorded review sessions to guide better feedback delivery.Kolabtree+15Fast Company+15iTacit Frontline Training+15

• Platforms designed for fairness and learning—like Workhuman—use AI to enhance peer recognition and surface promising talent.The Washington Post+4Financial Times+4G2 Learn Hub+4

Why This Matters

A July 2025 LinkedIn survey of over 2,000 U.S. workers revealed that more than one-third of executives plan to include AI skills in performance reviews and hiring decisions within the following year. Axios AI is rapidly shifting from a supporting tool to a foundational business expectation.

AI is no longer optional in performance management; it’s becoming integral. From input tracking to sentiment analysis and proactive feedback, companies are redesigning reviews for objectivity, speed, and strategic insight.

That said, successful implementation demands transparency, fairness, and a balance between data-driven evaluation and human judgment. AI should enhance—not replace—the meaningful performance dialogue between employees and organizations.

By MELISSA DREW

Keywords: AI, Big Data, Digital Transformation

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