Comparison
AXIOMIA vs Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are flexible. But when auditors arrive, flexibility becomes liability. Here's why purpose-built decision intelligence wins for HR governance.
The Hidden Cost of Spreadsheets
When a pay equity audit reveals a gap, can you prove what data you used, what methodology you applied, and who approved the analysis? With spreadsheets, the answer is usually "we'll have to reconstruct that." With AXIOMIA, it's "here's the proof pack."
Feature Comparison
| Capability | AXIOMIA | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Traceability | Every decision logged with inputs, policy version, and approver | No audit trail—changes overwrite history |
| Pay Equity Analysis | Automated gap detection with root cause analysis | Manual calculations prone to formula errors |
| Compliance Readiness | Export audit-ready proof packs on demand | Scramble to reconstruct when auditors arrive |
| Real-time Updates | Sync with HRIS for current workforce data | Stale data from last manual export |
| Collaboration | Role-based access with approval workflows | Email attachments and version confusion |
| Scalability | Handles thousands of employees instantly | Crashes or slows with large datasets |
| Policy Enforcement | Configurable rules gate every decision | Depends on person remembering policies |
| Initial Cost | Enterprise subscription | Often 'free' (already have Excel) |
When Spreadsheets Still Work
Spreadsheets are fine for:
- One-time ad-hoc analysis you won't repeat
- Very small organizations (<50 employees)
- Initial exploration before formalizing
AXIOMIA is essential for:
- Regulated industries requiring audit trails
- Organizations with 500+ employees
- Recurring analyses (annual pay equity)
- Multi-approver decision workflows
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