How Partnering with One Model Unlocks IT Efficiency

Having the right vendor partnership can make a huge difference. And the wrong one can lead to huge headaches. One Model understands this, and we strive to be more than just another software provider. 

We seek to be a trusted partner for both HR and IT teams, deeply entrenched in the success of both departments.

By partnering with One Model, tech teams get:

• Expert resources to field HR’s requests
  A common challenge many businesses face is the reliance of HR teams on their internal IT for business intelligence (BI) support. This not only strains IT resources but also may not always result in optimal solutions tailored for HR needs. With One Model, HR gets access to expert people analytics resources. This isn't just about having an extra set of hands; it's about having a skilled set of hands, well-versed in BI, ready to converse, collaborate, and create.
• More time to focus on IT initiatives
  With One Model, tech teams can channel their energies and expertise towards initiatives directly tied to their KPIs. Our proposition is simple: let us empower HR with solutions that meet their BI needs while IT reallocates their time towards other tech initiatives. This isn't about pitting departments against each other; it's about recognising and optimising strengths of both groups.
• Increased transparency and accessibility
  If there's ever a need for IT to get involved, no problem. One Model's platform is built on transparency. Developers can literally inspect the SQL, ensuring a seamless integration of our platform into your ecosystem. This creates a harmonious interplay between HR and IT, with both departments benefitting.
• A cost-effective approach to people analytics
  The cost of hiring and maintaining a single data engineer is substantial, and it’s not easy to find IT candidates with people analytics experience. Data engineers often earn an annual salary of over $110,000 each year. And this doesn’t even include additional expenses your organisation will need for data architects, project managers, and other resources — especially as you scale. Partnering with One Model's team is much more cost-efficient, allowing you to allocate your resources more strategically.

“From the tech leader’s perspective, there’s a significant cost to having HR rely on your internal IT team for BI support. So as you consider building your own solution from scratch or buying a people analytics tool, One Model’s flexible platform is ideal because we’ll partner with your HR team and deliver the best of both worlds. We specialise in supporting HR’s needs, so tech teams can focus on their own KPIs. And, if developers ever have questions, One Model is open enough for them to jump in and literally look at the SQL. It’s a win-win for HR and IT.”
— Taylor Clark, Chief Data Scientist, One Model

Navigating the complexity of people data

While many development teams are adept builders, navigating the labyrinth of people data is a different beast altogether. A common misconception is that IT teams can effortlessly manage data extractions, transformations, and integrations from HR systems. The reality? People data is complex, intricate, and often disorganised.

“Many IT teams are already handling data extractions, transformation, and integrations across HR systems. With that experience, the justifiable assumption is that people analytics will be a straightforward project. But the challenges of people analytics are unique. For example, creating historically accurate, effective dated data models across multiple systems. One Model is the only vendor that confronts these challenges head on.”
— John Carter, Senior Sales Engineer, One Model

With One Model, you're not just getting a people analytics platform, you're gaining a partner skilled in deciphering, managing, and optimising people data. Where many falter, we excel. The challenges that often stymie others, like managing Workday's unique constraints, are where our expertise comes to the forefront. We do the heavy lifting, ensuring that HR's data needs are met so tech teams can avoid the typical complexities.

Our approach isn't about just providing a platform. It's about providing a valuable, long-term partnership and commitment to ensure the success of HR, IT, and the overall company.

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Download our whitepaper Why Tech Leaders Prefer One Model’s People Analytics Platform to learn four key reasons IT teams choose our platform over others on the market.