Overview
Trend Analytics in Financial Workspace makes it easy to track how workforce costs evolve across time, compare planned vs. actual spend, and share reports without manual prep.
Why it matters
- Save hours of manual work – no more Excel crunching or month-end copy-paste.
- Flexible reporting – choose the data sources that matter and shape the story you want.
- Clarity at a glance – trends and changes are instantly visible.
- Export-ready – charts and tables you can share directly with Finance, HR, or leadership.
How to use
- On your sidebar, go to Workspace
- Open the Employee costs tab
- Choose the periods you want to compare (for example, month-over-month or year-over-year)
- Review the automatically generated charts and tables showing cost evolution
- Drill down with filters, focus on specific data sources and dimensions
- Export the report to share it with Finance, HR, or management
In the Employee costs tab, the cost column includes both labor + expenses, giving you the real total of what employees cost your company.
The Agreement line shows what you originally planned to pay when hiring. By comparing both, Finance and HR can quickly spot deviations, explain variances, and adjust budgets with confidence.
Troubleshooting
- Charts or tables don’t display correctly: Refresh the page or check that the selected time periods include available cost data.
- Missing cost data: Verify that your data sources (e.g., payroll or expenses) are correctly connected in Financial Workspace.
FAQ
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Can I compare costs across multiple years?
Yes, you can compare costs year over year by selecting the desired time range in Trend Analytics.
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Which costs are included in the “Employee costs” tab?
It includes both labor and expenses, giving you the full picture of total workforce costs.
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Can I share Trend Analytics reports with other departments?
Yes, you can export reports in ready-to-share formats for Finance, HR, or leadership teams.