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8-week compliance program: what happens each week

A week-by-week overview of our flagship compliance program.

Published on 18 December 20255 min read

Our 8-week compliance program takes organizations from any starting point to full audit readiness. Here's exactly what happens each week, what you can expect, and what we need from you.

Program overview

Eight weeks might seem ambitious for comprehensive compliance, but it's achievable with focused effort and expert guidance. The program is intensive but designed to minimize disruption to your daily operations.

Week 1: Discovery & Assessment

What happens

We begin by understanding your current state:

  • Stakeholder interviews with HR, IT, and operations
  • Review of existing time tracking (if any)
  • Analysis of workforce composition
  • Documentation of pain points and requirements
  • Gap analysis against compliance requirements

Deliverables

  • Current state assessment report
  • Gap analysis document
  • Stakeholder interview summaries
  • Preliminary recommendations

What we need from you

  • 2-3 hours from key stakeholders for interviews
  • Access to existing documentation
  • Organizational structure information
  • List of key concerns and requirements

Week 2: Solution Design

What happens

Based on Week 1 findings, we design your solution:

  • Tool selection and recommendation
  • Process design for time registration
  • Integration requirements definition
  • Policy framework development
  • Implementation roadmap creation

Deliverables

  • Tool recommendation with rationale
  • Process design document
  • Integration specification
  • Draft policy framework
  • Detailed implementation plan

What we need from you

  • Decision-maker availability for recommendation review
  • Input on process preferences
  • Approval to proceed with selected solution

Week 3: Configuration

What happens

Technical setup begins:

  • Tool installation and environment setup
  • Core configuration (departments, roles, schedules)
  • User account creation
  • Integration setup (test environment)
  • Testing of basic functionality

Deliverables

  • Configured system in test environment
  • User accounts created
  • Integration connections established
  • Test results documentation

What we need from you

  • IT support for technical setup
  • Employee data for account creation
  • Access to integration endpoints
  • Participation in configuration review

Week 4: HR & IT Alignment

What happens

Ensure organizational readiness:

  • Finalize policy documentation
  • Develop training materials
  • Create communication plan
  • Prepare manager briefing
  • Fine-tune configuration based on feedback

Deliverables

  • Final policy documentation
  • Training materials (guides, videos)
  • Communication plan and materials
  • Manager briefing presentation
  • Updated configuration

What we need from you

  • Policy review and approval
  • Input on training approach
  • Communication channel access
  • Manager availability for briefing

Week 5: Pilot

What happens

Limited rollout to test group:

  • Pilot group selection (10-20 employees)
  • Pilot kickoff with training
  • Daily monitoring and support
  • Feedback collection
  • Issue identification and resolution

Deliverables

  • Pilot results report
  • Identified issues and resolutions
  • Updated training materials
  • Refined configuration
  • Full rollout readiness assessment

What we need from you

  • Pilot group participation
  • Daily feedback from pilot users
  • Quick decision-making on issues
  • Pilot group manager support

Week 6: Full Rollout

What happens

Organization-wide deployment:

  • Department-by-department rollout
  • Training sessions for all employees
  • Go-live support
  • Issue triage and resolution
  • Adoption monitoring

Deliverables

  • Completed training for all employees
  • All employees active in system
  • Issue log with resolutions
  • Initial adoption metrics
  • Support handover documentation

What we need from you

  • Employee availability for training
  • Manager enforcement of adoption
  • Rapid escalation of critical issues
  • Communication reinforcement

Week 7: Evidence Pack

What happens

Build compliance documentation:

  • System documentation completion
  • Training records compilation
  • Policy filing and organization
  • Report structure implementation
  • Governance procedures finalization

Deliverables

  • Complete evidence pack
  • Automated reporting setup
  • Governance procedure documentation
  • Audit preparation guide
  • Historical data documentation

What we need from you

  • Final review of evidence pack
  • Approval of governance procedures
  • Report review and feedback
  • Documentation sign-off

Week 8: Handover & Support

What happens

Transition to steady state:

  • Final system review
  • Support transition planning
  • Team capability assessment
  • Continuous improvement recommendations
  • Project closure

Deliverables

  • System review report
  • Support documentation
  • Team training certification
  • Improvement roadmap
  • Project closure report

What we need from you

  • Final project review participation
  • Support team designation
  • Acceptance sign-off
  • Feedback on program

After the program

The 8-week program includes 3 months of post-implementation support:

  • Monthly check-in calls
  • Priority support access
  • Report review assistance
  • Ongoing advice and guidance

This ensures you don't just launch—you maintain compliance over time.

Is 8 weeks realistic?

Yes, with commitment. The program works because:

  • Structured approach eliminates wasted time
  • Expert guidance prevents wrong turns
  • Parallel workstreams maximize efficiency
  • Clear deliverables keep everyone accountable

Organizations that commit to the process consistently achieve audit readiness in 8 weeks.

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