If more people are receiving higher classifications, the most logical source for the higher salaries is fewer people. While some people perform the same job, with different tools, others have jobs that now require different skills. Besides selecting materials, some people now negotiate licensing agreements. Many have supervisory tasks as well as or instead of the job for which they were hired. As a result of automation, different tasks have switched to different departments to insure better workflow.
Training is essential with any automation project and reclassification.
Staff development and all types of continuing education need to be promoted. Whether the training is in house or not, a majority, if not all the staff need some additional staff development. All staff needs to be comfortable with any new automation. Different people have opposing views on the effect of automation on the evaluation process. At some institutions, the employee evaluation process has become more formal.