Meta may give less appraisals to employees who doesn’t use AI much

Meta Overhauls Performance Review System
Meta will begin evaluating employees on their AI-driven impact from 2026. According to an internal memo cited by Business Insider, the company wants staff to demonstrate how effectively they use AI to deliver results. Head of people Janelle Gale said that Meta aims to reward those helping the company move toward an AI-native future.

AI Use Encouraged Even Before Formal Adoption
AI metrics will not be part of the official 2025 review cycle, but employees are being encouraged to highlight AI-powered achievements in their self-assessments. Meta wants workers to get comfortable integrating AI into their routine responsibilities.

Meta Embeds AI Across Workplace Culture
The company has already introduced AI tools into hiring, allowing candidates to use AI during coding interviews. Meta is also running programmes that incentivise day-to-day AI adoption across teams, reinforcing the expectation that AI should be used to improve output.

Internal AI Tools to Support Employees
Meta plans to launch an AI performance assistant to help employees write reviews and feedback. This assistant will work through Metamate or Google’s Gemini, guiding staff on how to reflect AI usage in their contributions and evaluations.

What Employees Will Be Judged On from 2026
Performance reviews will assess how employees use AI to enhance their productivity, build tools that improve team performance and contribute to Meta’s wider AI transformation. These criteria reflect Meta’s long-term goal of becoming an AI-centric company.

Big Tech Trend: AI Is Now Mandatory
Meta’s move mirrors broader industry shifts. Microsoft, Google and Amazon now require employees to use AI in daily work. A Microsoft leader told managers that using AI is no longer optional, while Google CEO Sundar Pichai has stressed AI competency as essential for leadership roles.

Meta’s Final Word on the Shift
A Meta spokesperson said that AI is already a priority for the company and that the focus remains on helping employees use AI tools in their day-to-day tasks. The company believes the new performance system will speed up its AI transformation and strengthen its competitive position.