Headcount Magic for Executives: Ditching Spreadsheets for headcount365
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Executives are always surprised with the effort it takes to produce basic metrics about headcount, especially when making decisions about changes. Other function’s systems have low-effort & automated workflows catered to their needs, AND give them intelligence to operate effectively. Getting usable headcount data into the heads of executives should not be this complicated. That’s why headcount365 is on a mission to create magic for our Executive Users
What exactly is does it mean to create “Headcount Magic” for Executives?
Self-Service Headcount Management: A real-time picture of every headcount in your org. The status of every outstanding hire. Direction on where to unblock your team to meet the demand of your business with headcount. All without the need for a meeting with your HRBP, Recruiting Leader, or FP&A Business partner
One Touch Approvals from Anywhere. If your team needs your approval, you shouldn’t have to need a meeting to make it happen. Grab your phone, make the call, and move on.
Proactive revenue forecasts. Revenue can’t start until the revenue generator accepts the job and starts producing. headcount365 delivers accurate predictive start dates, so that revenue forecasts reflect that actual results of the recruiting team.
What does headcount365 magic look like?
A single source of headcount truth across all teams and systems in one database. System data is synced every minute via API. User activity is tracked regardless of what system it happens within. Changes are gated through an approval process. You’ll never have to do a meeting with a hiring manager to sync on their latest spreadsheet, or pull a report from the ATS to see which roles have offers. It’s just always up to date.
New data points created for Executives: Headcount impacts your team’s ability to hit revenue or production targets. Leaders who manage headcount well hit their targets. Until headcount365, this was a subjective metric. Executives now have a scorecard about their teams headcount performance so they can unblock root-cause issues related to hitting production or revenue goals.
Curated Executive Intelligence: Magic isn’t just reporting on what happened. It’s talking about WHY it happened, quantifying the impact, and making a plan for the future. Executives who use headcount365 can drive accountability to the right team without it being a battle of opinions due to the lack of data.
Every executive spreadsheet replaced by headcount365
Net New Hiring Plan Spreadsheet: Replace manual updates with a dynamic, real-time hiring plan that reflects current recruitment progress and budget alignment.
Hiring Progress Tracking Spreadsheet: Keep track of hiring progress across the organization without manually updating multiple documents.
Requests for Changes + Adds Tracker: Manage headcount changes and additions in a centralized system that tracks all requests in real-time.
Existing Employee Spreadsheet: Consolidate existing employee data into a single, easily accessible platform, eliminating the need for separate tracking spreadsheets.
Scenario Planning Spreadsheet: Simplify scenario planning with built-in tools that allow you to model different hiring and budget scenarios effortlessly.e financial reports directly from Headcount365, eliminating the need for manual report compilation.
Every workflow replaced by headcount365
Automated Board Deck Slides: Generate board-ready presentations with the latest headcount and budget data, saving time and ensuring accuracy.
Requests & Approvals: Streamline the process of headcount requests and approvals with automated workflows that ensure timely decisions.
Scenario Modeling: Automatically generate and compare different hiring and budget scenarios to make informed strategic decisions.
HRBP Weekly Data Sync: Automate the weekly data sync between HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and the executive team, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working with the most up-to-date information.
Recruiting Lead Weekly Sync: Keep the executive team updated with automated weekly syncs between recruiting leads and executives, highlighting progress and challenges.
Managing Budget Neutrality: Ensure that all hiring decisions maintain budget neutrality with automated checks and balances built into the system.
Total Org Picture: Get a real-time, comprehensive view of the entire organization’s headcount, without needing to compile data manually.
New intelligence created by headcount365
Real-Time Recruiting Status: Track active roles and recruitment progress in real-time, enabling you to make quick decisions when needed.
Hiring Manager Scorecard: Evaluate the performance of hiring managers with a detailed scorecard that tracks recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
Real-Time Budget Reporting: Access up-to-the-minute budget reports that reflect the latest headcount data and hiring activity.
HR Risk Score - Team Structure & Compensation: Identify potential HR risks related to team structure and compensation, allowing you to address issues before they escalate.
Real-Time Headcount Budget Intelligence: Stay informed with real-time intelligence on headcount budgets, ensuring you are always aligned with financial goals.
Headcount Dashboard for Executives: Critical headcount metrics are just the beginning. We’ll identify the requisitions or people who need your attention, so you can proactively manage issues with your headcount
Conclusion
Headcount365 is on a mission to deliver magic by streamlining data across multiple users and systems while simplifying it into actionable tools and reporting. By doing is, we eliminate thousands of hours of work, and improve the way businesses leverage their largest cost center. Read more about our mission to create magic here.
