The AI That Catches Bias in Performance Reviews Before They're Submitted

Performance reviews are supposed to be objective. But according to Textio's analysis of 23,000 real reviews, they're anything but — especially for high-performing women, who receive the most problematic feedback of anyone. In this episode, we dig into Textio, the AI writing tool that intervenes at the exact moment bias enters a performance review: when a manager is still typing. We look at the staggering data behind the problem, how Textio's two products — Loop and Lift — actually work, and what HR leaders need to know before deploying it. We also get into the real challenge: the tool can flag a biased phrase, but it can't make a manager care about changing it. Adoption depends on culture, not just software. And that's a people problem, not a tech problem. If you're a CHRO tracking demographic gaps in promotions or attrition by group, this episode gives you a clear picture of where Textio fits — and what it can and can't do.