What KPIs should I review monthly after launch?
Check core financial, ProPay, and operational KPIs monthly to make sure Protiv is doing its job.
Purpose
This article explains which KPIs you should review monthly after launching Protiv. These metrics help you confirm adoption, catch issues early, and keep your bonus program driving the right behavior.
When To Use This
Use this if:
- Protiv is live and bonuses are running
- You want to know if the program is actually working
- You’re reviewing results with managers or owners
Before You Start
- ProPays are being generated and approved
- Jobs and time data are flowing into Protiv
- Managers have dashboard access
- At least one full month of data exists
Quick Path
- Review job budget performance.
- Review ProPay approvals and timing.
- Review bonus dollars paid.
- Review quality and rework signals.
- Review worker and manager adoption.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Review job budget performance
Start with whether work is staying on budget. This tells you if productivity is improving.
Look at:
- Jobs finishing on budget
- Jobs finishing under budget
- Jobs finishing over budget
If jobs are consistently over budget, ProPay incentives aren’t aligned or execution is slipping.
Step 2 — Review ProPay creation and approvals
Next, check if ProPays are flowing smoothly.
Review:
- Number of ProPays generated
- Number of ProPays approved
- How long approvals are taking
If ProPays are piling up unapproved, trust and engagement will drop.
Step 3 — Review bonus dollars paid
Bonuses should feel real and predictable.
Review:
- Total bonuses paid
- How bonuses are distributed across crews
- Whether payouts match job performance
You’re looking for consistency, not perfection.
Step 4 — Review quality and rework signals
Quality problems kill bonus momentum fast.
Review:
- Jobs with callbacks or rework
- Jobs completed clean the first time
- Patterns tied to specific crews or job types
If bonuses go out on bad work, behavior will drift.
Step 5 — Review labor efficiency signals
These show whether effort is being spent wisely.
Review:
- Overtime hours
- Labor cost trends over time
- Revenue per hour or per job
Spikes usually mean planning, staffing, or execution issues.
Step 6 — Review adoption and usage
If people aren’t using Protiv, results will stall.
Review:
- Active users logging in
- Workers checking bonus progress
- Managers approving ProPays on time
Low usage is an early warning sign, not a technical issue.
Step 7 — Review manager follow-through
Managers drive results more than the tool.
Review:
- Approval timing by manager
- Missed or delayed ProPays
- Consistency across teams
If one manager lags, their crew will too.
Examples
- Example 1:
An owner reviews budget performance, ProPay approvals, and bonuses paid every month. Issues are caught early and adoption stays high. - Example 2:
A company only looks at bonuses paid. Quality drops and rework increases because no one reviewed job results.
Common Mistakes & How To Fix Them
- Reviewing too many metrics
Fix: Focus on budgets, ProPays, bonuses, quality, and adoption. - Only reviewing data once a quarter
Fix: Monthly reviews catch problems while they’re still fixable. - Ignoring approval delays
Fix: Hold managers accountable for timely approvals. - Looking at numbers without action
Fix: Every review should end with one clear adjustment.