How do I read the Efficiency chart in Insights?
Spot how efficiently your crews are running, over time.
Purpose
The Efficiency chart shows ProPay efficiency — basically how often crews finish under budget — as a trend line.
When To Use This
Use this when:
- You want to see if performance pay is actually working
- A specific branch or division is concerning you
- You're prepping for a leadership review
What It Shows
The chart plots efficiency % over your selected time period. Higher is better.
Efficiency = (Actual labor cost / Budgeted labor cost) — flipped so under-budget shows as positive.
A 100% efficiency means crews finished exactly at budget. 110% means they came in under by 10%. 90% means they went over.
How to Filter
Use the filters above the chart:
- Branch
- Division
- Crew
- Date range
What Healthy Looks Like
Mature programs typically show:
- 95-110% efficiency on average
- Steady or trending upward
- Low variance (predictable performance)
Unhealthy:
- Below 90% consistently (jobs going over)
- Wild swings (process problems)
- Trending downward over time (program losing steam)
Common Mistakes & How To Fix Them
"Efficiency dropped suddenly" Check for changes — new crew leads, new service types, integration changes.
"My branch shows 0% efficiency" No completed ProPays in the date range. Widen the range.
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