Processes
The engine of your organisation
Staff shortages can result in increased workload. In many cases, existing processes are simply not efficient. Organisations often have trouble designing work processes optimally. Many processes include unnecessary steps, duplicate checks or manual actions. With smart (and sometimes quite small) adjustments and automation, work processes can be significantly improved. This not only results in higher productivity, but also in a better experience for employees.
How do you optimise your processes?
Modernise your working methods
Be open to change. “This is how we've always done it” is a commonly heard reason why organisations fail to change. But by evaluating and innovating traditional methods, you can keep up with a fast-changing world and make processes smarter and more efficient.Reduce administrative burdens
Work processes are often full of manual actions and paperwork that can be alleviated by digitalisation and automation.Optimise the division of roles
A clear workflow ensures a balanced division of roles, prevents excess workload and optimally utilises the capacity of your employees.Take data-driven decisions
A thorough data analysis provides insight into bottlenecks and opportunities, allowing you to improve your processes in a targeted way.
Our specialists are here to help you
Our Business Advisory consultants specialise in issues around organisational design, processes and efficiency, from the strategic to the operational. They will analyse your situation right down to its core, offer concrete recommendations and help with implementation and assurance. Working with colleagues from IT Advisory and Employment Advisory, we’ll look at your organisation as a whole. That way, we'll help you work smarter, reduce workloads and optimise the deployment of people – even in times of scarcity.
Integrated process optimisation
By smartly analysing and improving processes, space is created: less waste of time, greater efficiency, and clearer task distribution. This allows employees to achieve more in less time — without compromising on quality or job satisfaction.
Internal control measures
Good internal controls and clear working arrangements help prevent errors, reduce risks and assure continuity. This results in a calm workplace and makes it easier to continue to deliver excellent performance even with a smaller team.
Automated spend analysis
By analysing and automating expenditure, you’ll gain insight into what is consuming time and money. This makes it possible to allocate work differently, outsource where necessary and make strategic choices about capacity and resources.
The expert view
As a Business Advisory partner at Baker Tilly, David Zijlmans helps organisations work smarter and more effectively. His golden tip: don’t immediately start working harder or hire more people, but first improve your processes and give employees the space to do what they do best. With his quick adaptation to the organisation’s DNA and his practical view on strategy, he makes solutions tangible and personnel shortages more manageable.
Interested in learning about other possible causes of staff shortages?
Read more about finding good staff and smart use of technology here.
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