Purpose

The TIMWOODS Waste Audit Worksheet is a structured diagnostic tool used to identify and document waste within HR processes. It applies the TIMWOODS framework, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills Underutilization, translated into practical HR-specific definitions.

The tool supports HR teams in examining how work actually flows through an HR process and where time, effort, or capability is consumed without contributing to employee experience, service quality, or business outcomes. It creates a shared language for recognizing waste and provides a consistent structure for analyzing inefficiencies across different HR activities.