Understand the value of automating repeatable tasks and redesigning roles so people can focus on higher-value work. Automation frees capacity, improves quality, and shortens cycle time. In some cases, it can also enable headcount reduction or avoidance of planned hires.

Risk of not identifying or preparing for automation potential includes:

• Persistent manual work that keeps costs high (overtime, premium contractors) and leaves capacity on the table
• Late, disruptive workforce actions when automation is finally pursued, including severance, rehiring, knowledge loss, and morale impact
• Missed payroll savings and hire avoidance — for example, carrying more headcount than needed or backfilling roles that could be automated or redesigned

How this calculator estimates savings: 

This calculator multiplies the predicted automation potential by the portion you plan to achieve to estimate a realized automation rate. That rate is applied to your employee count and average salary to convert potential into annual savings. You can redeploy the resulting capacity to higher-value work, use it to avoid planned hires, or, if appropriate, convert it into payroll savings.