Client Result
AI-powered workforce strategy drives 17.7% savings
Analyzing data in half the time to craft a smarter workforce location plan
Client Result
Analyzing data in half the time to craft a smarter workforce location plan
Facing rising costs and a tightening labor market, the client sought a fresh approach to location strategy for their workforce. West Monroe partnered closely to understand their critical functions across finance, HR, IT, and legal—and designed an AI-enabled analysis of several strategic markets across the United States. These included vibrant metros that were able to provide the right talent mix and affordability while also considering factors like business resiliency, time zones, and legal footprint. Our approach delivered clear, data-backed options to support smarter growth and reduce long-term workforce costs.
Through a focused three-week collaboration, we blended industry knowledge, technical expertise, and AI-driven insights. Using Nigel, West Monroe's proprietary AI assistant, and cloud-based data analysis tools, we modeled talent availability, competition, and cost across several markets. Together, we validated assumptions, balanced business needs, and delivered an executive-ready location strategy for their workforce. And we retained the repeatable framework for future use—empowering West Monroe to support this client and others in making faster, smarter talent decisions.
By applying AI strategically, West Monroe helped the client move from exploration to action—cutting evaluation time by half. The winning labor market offered a 17.7% annual labor cost reduction within a region known for both business accessibility and emerging talent hubs. Beyond immediate savings, the client benefits from a West Monroe-developed, repeatable method for evaluating location strategy, enabling them to optimize costs, access new talent pools, and stay competitive.
A leading wealth management technology provider recognized the need to evolve its location strategy as talent costs surged in high-cost-of-living areas. To move faster and smarter, they partnered with West Monroe. Together, we used AI-driven analysis to assess U.S. labor markets with the right skills to support long-term business growth and workforce sustainability—cutting traditional analysis time in half.
The result: A clear strategy that pinpointed lower-cost cities that aligned with talent availability, business resiliency, time zones, and legal footprint, offering up to 17.7% annual labor cost savings. By connecting real-world market dynamics with business priorities, we created a scalable framework that positions the client for immediate savings and future workforce resilience.
labor cost savings in top-ranked location
faster labor market analysis with AI
to complete the analysis and executive report for decision-making
