Of course what service organizations provide is people. And whatever it takes to make sure those people are in place is, in essence, simply the cost of doing business a basic finance concern. Knowing that, of course, demands not only a certain type of software, but a lot of information and knowledge sharing. Now, more and more software developers are providing integrated solutions, and aggregators are combining and customizing best of breed systems for all types of organizations. Figuring out how to use the available technology to turn shared corporate aspirations into realities may be an intensive process at first, but its potential for positive change is incredible.
People frequently discover where the process overlaps, where there are real bottlenecks.
When you bring people together and start talking about processes, you can frequently knock five or 10 steps out of that process. The more you can automate the process and reduce redundant steps, the more you can spend your time adding value. You can be analyzing data and not just providing data. Only by considering all this information can you be sure employees are paid competitively and that their pay remains competitive an absolute necessity in this market. And that analysis is more than skin deep.