How Can Wage Analysis Improve Ramp Up Time?
During the ramp-up phase of a business, performing a wage analysis on vital positions can help determine if employees are being overpaid for the amount of work they are currently completing. With this information, employees that are presently overpaid may need to take on more duties to compensate for the level of pay that they are obtaining. But can a wage analysis directly impact employee costs or ensure that a business doesn’t inadvertently set itself up to lose cash that could be better utilized within the organization. Although, this often requires an ongoing commitment to maintain.
During ramp-up periods, a wage analysis may also help draw in great candidates for open positions or positions that become required with continued growth. While this is a great way to get the best talent available in the organization’s resource pools, it is just a tiny piece of the puzzle in raising overall productivity levels. Often, pay combined with advancement opportunities and a stellar brand reputation will be a much better indicator of increased productivity. These employees will also feel like they have a lot to lose if they don’t live up to expectations. While wages shouldn’t be used as a fear tactic, this is an internal feeling that all workers will typically have.


Simply put, an increase in wages is a great starting point to decrease long ramp-up periods for a business. If an organization wants to remain competitive or exceed annual projections, its most powerful asset, its employees, will have to be on board. Performing a yearly wage analysis to reinforce internal commitment will always be an intelligent way to increase productivity. Although, it is rarely the only way to achieve it. As a trusted team of staffing professionals, Certified Source can help simplify the process with Performance Based Staffing services that find the best candidate possible at a fair wage.