Saving £115,000 (45% of cost) Annually: How a Global Film Company Streamlined Their HR Platform

The Challenge

A major global film production company with 750 employees in the UK and 1,000 in the US was still locked into a 2 year contract with an enterprise HR platform, costing £210,000 annually. While the platform offered robust features, the company was only using a fraction of its capabilities. The bloated costs were unsustainable, especially during a period of cost-cutting and layoffs.

The problems were clear:

• Underutilised Features: Only 50% of the platform’s modules were being used, yet the company was paying for the full suite.

• High Licensing Costs: Per-user fees were draining resources, with licenses for all 1,750 employees.

• Contract Lock-In: The company couldn’t exit the contract without incurring hefty penalties.

• Misaligned Priorities: As layoffs increased, the sight of millions being spent on an underused HR platform deepened frustration across the organization.

The company needed a way to reduce costs immediately—without breaking their contract.

The Solution

Nearshore. The HR Edit stepped in to conduct a detailed audit and began negotiations.

The impact was immediate and transformative:

• Massive Cost Savings: The company reduced HR platform costs by 45% annually, even while still under contract.

• Streamlined Operations: By focusing only on essential features, HR operations became more efficient and easier to manage.

• Improved Morale: Cutting wasteful spending demonstrated fiscal responsibility, helping rebuild trust among employees.

• Scalable for the Future: The streamlined approach provided flexibility, ensuring the company could transition smoothly to a more affordable solution after the contract ended.

The Result

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