Spreadsheets hold you back
Once you get past a certain size, spreadsheets just can’t keep up with the demands of Labor planning and Workforce Management. No matter how good yours are, they’re going to fall short eventually.
Spreadsheets are a great DIY solution when it comes to planning your workforce. Once others start using your very personalized spreadsheet, however, things start falling apart.
Life has gotten easier for contractors who’ve ditched their spreadsheets for the RIVET Workforce Management platform. Business has gotten more profitable, too. Our customers report up to six percent gains to their margins. Consistently.
Here’s a few top reasons to leave spreadsheets behind, from RIVET Ops Manager Anthony Montalbano.
1. Guided and Structured Interface
Apps offer a guided and structured interface, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the required tasks.
Pain: Solutions are only as effective as the user experience they provide. Spreadsheets come with a fixed interface, forcing users to adapt complex tasks like scheduling and dispatching into a rigid grid format. Additionally, spreadsheets lack the flexibility to show or hide features based on need, limiting their adaptability and usability.
Solution: With a platform like RIVET, you get an interface that was explicitly designed to solve a specific problem. The result is an intuitive experience with drag and drop elements, making it easier to get the job done.
2. Role and Permission-based Access
App access can be gated, ensuring that users only see the information relevant to their duties. This Controlled Transparency enhances security within a construction project.
Pain: Anyone who can view a spreadsheet can see all its data, risking unauthorized access. Locking cells is tedious and error-prone. Spreadsheets may work for small teams, but as they grow, managing individual access becomes impractical.
Solution: Apps revolutionize management by allowing you to set specific permissions and create groups with defined roles. As your team grows, this functionality becomes crucial, enabling swift management and ensuring the right people have access to the right tasks, providing you with peace of mind.
3. Real-time Information
Job site conditions and requirements change rapidly on construction projects. Real-time data exchange gives team members access to up-to-date Rosters, Schedules and job site changes.
Pain: Spreadsheets limit your ability to keep everyone up to date. Team members may work on different versions of the same spreadsheet, causing inconsistencies and confusion. Spreadsheets don’t update in real-time either, leading to outdated information and slow decision-making.
Solution: Information is a core pillar of Workforce Management, and without real-time updates, you risk falling behind. An app ensures everyone stays in sync with the project, facilitating seamless updates and communication.
For more reasons to ditch spreadsheets, read Anthony’s full article right here.