If you’re an approver, how many times have you received a request for something that is a no-brainer? Of course the new employee should have a laptop; yes – the new remote team member needs a cell phone and data plan; definitely the office printer should have paper. As a requester, how many times have you had to wait to get the critical items you need to do your job when you know your boss is going to say yes?
We have a better way to navigate these situations – zero approval time for necessary items.
While analyzing thousands of daily approval processes in the system, we discovered certain transactions were only being declined 0.01% of the time. That had us begging the question, why? Why should items that almost never get declined even require approval? Why can’t employees get what they need faster? Why should people waste valuable time with requests that ultimately always go through?
That’s where Verian comes into the workflow and says, hey we know you need this – we got you covered – this is automatically approved.
So, how do automatic approvals work?
Verian offers a model that allows customers to create packages of frequently ordered items and designate them with automatic approval status. The requester can simply login to the system, place the package in the shopping cart, check out and get back to work. They receive the items more quickly not having to wait on approval, and approvers save valuable time never having to review the request.
Examples of packages that can be configured are:
New Hire Kits
- Laptop – selected and pre-approved by IT
- Handbook – issued by HR
- Door entry badge – pre-approved by HR
Remote Employee Package
- Reoccurring monthly cell phone/data plan – selected and pre-approved by IT and manager
- Home internet fees – pre-approved by manager
- Utility stipend – pre-approved by manager
Office Supplies Replenishment
- Paper, pens, paper clips, cleaning supplies, etc. – pre-approved by Office Manager
For items that cannot be pre-approved or packaged as a kit, Verian’s other approval offerings allow users to review transactions inside the desktop application, via email, online, or on a mobile application for convenience wherever you are when you receive a request. These requests include all of the information you need to confirm approval and simplify the process.
Verian empowers users to save time by taking approval times down to zero and manage by exception – giving everyone valuable time back in their work day.
To learn more about how Verian can simplify your day, register for the “Introduction to Verian” 15-minute webinar on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. EST.
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