Forrester TEI Study

How ELMO Software unlocked 129% ROI over three years

Drive strategic impact, not just tasks. A 2025 Total Economic Impact™ study by Forrester Consulting commissioned by ELMO confirms the ability to deliver over $1.2 million in quantifiable benefits, including significant cost savings and return on investment within six months. Learn how ELMO can translate time savings into real financial gains for your business – get your tailored report today.

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What is the Total Economic Impact™ study?

A Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study provides an objective, third-party analysis to measure the financial benefits, costs and risks of your software investment. It delivers a compelling business case, helping you justify value and make informed decisions with confidence.

The findings presented here are based on a representative organisation, modelled on real-world insights and data from ELMO customers. The results reflect the tangible outcomes that similar organisations can achieve using ELMO. You can also use the custom ROI calculator to see how it might benefit your business.

Make ELMO the next member of your team

23.7k+

hours reclaimed

Less admin. More time for strategy. Discover insights.

$1.2m

in quantified value

Productivity gains deliver real business value over a three-year period.

months to payback

See measurable impact on your bottom line, fast.

Based on a representative organisation with 500 employees and 7 FTE in human resources (HR)

Key benefit

Less Admin, More Impact: How ELMO Gives Time Back to HR

By streamlining manual tasks and centralising employee data, ELMO helps HR teams shift from admin overload to strategic impact. Customers interviewed in the study said they reclaimed hours each week for higher-value work.

2,184 hrs

saved annually on admin tasks

Key benefit

Faster Hiring, Better Candidates

With smarter candidate screening and streamlined workflows, ELMO cuts down time-to-hire while improving the quality of shortlisted applicants, making recruitment faster and more effective.

70%

less time managing job applicants

Key benefit

Roll Out Training in Hours, Not Weeks

ELMO’s Learning Management System (LMS) makes it easy for training to be rolled out faster and tailored to organisational needs without significant overhead. Employees complete training 50% faster, while HR saves time and cost on course development.

$772k

in value realised over three years through productivity gains

Key benefit

Smarter Reporting, Quicker Decisions

With ELMO, teams can surface the insights they need from workforce planning to compliance tracking. Accurate, timely data helps leaders make better calls without digging through spreadsheets.

80%

less time to produce reports

Key benefit

Empowered, engaged employees

ELMO’s self-service portal dramatically reduces employee requests to HR and Finance and has the bonus effect of improving the employee experience and granting more independence.

90%

reduction in time taken to action HR/finance tasks

We see ELMO as a fifth member in our team. We’re able to get to market a lot quicker than we could previously due to a number of roadblocks in terms of administration processes which are now all streamlined into a system.

Executive General Manager of People and Culture

Healthcare and Social Assistance

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Release HR’s Full Potential

ELMO Software empowers mid-sized ANZ businesses to manage the entire employee lifecycle with confidence.

Made to Fit, Ready to Grow

Modular HRIS, select the products you need now and scale later.

Streamlined for Efficiency

Modernise HR and payroll processes to save time, reduce admin and improve focus on strategic initiatives.

Built for Compliance & Data Security

Peace of mind with HR systems and payroll that offers local compliance and accurate reporting backed by ISO-certified security.

Expert Guidance at Every Step

Support from day one. We don’t just set you up, we stay with you every step of the way.