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Pave

Why has the average time to complete a compensation review using Pave's software increased by 15 minutes compared to the previous year?

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Problem Solving Data Analysis Product Strategy HR Technology SaaS Compensation Management User Experience Performance Optimization Root Cause Analysis HR Tech Data Processing
Product Management Root Cause Analysis Question: Investigating increased time for compensation reviews in HR software

Introduction

The increase in average time to complete a compensation review using Pave's software by 15 minutes compared to the previous year is a significant issue that warrants thorough investigation. This problem directly impacts user experience, productivity, and potentially customer satisfaction. I'll approach this analysis systematically, focusing on identifying the root cause, validating hypotheses, and developing both short-term and long-term solutions.

Framework overview

This analysis follows a structured approach covering issue identification, hypothesis generation, validation, and solution development.

Step 1

Clarifying Questions (3 minutes)

  • I'm noticing a specific time increase. Has there been any change in the complexity or scope of compensation reviews in the past year?

Why it matters: Changes in review complexity could explain the increased time. Expected answer: No significant changes in review complexity. Impact on approach: If complexity has increased, we'd need to focus on streamlining new processes.

  • Considering user segments, are we seeing this increase across all user types or is it more pronounced in certain groups?

Why it matters: Helps identify if the issue is universal or specific to certain users. Expected answer: The increase is seen across most user segments. Impact on approach: If it's segment-specific, we'd tailor our solution to those users.

  • Has there been any recent major product update or feature release that coincides with this increase in review time?

Why it matters: Recent changes could be directly related to the performance decline. Expected answer: A new feature was added to the compensation review process. Impact on approach: We'd focus on optimizing the new feature if it's the cause.

  • Are we certain that the method of measuring completion time hasn't changed in the past year?

Why it matters: Ensures we're comparing like-for-like metrics. Expected answer: Measurement methodology has remained consistent. Impact on approach: If changed, we'd need to reassess the validity of the comparison.

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Updated Mar 29, 2025