Automating time-consuming tasks with AI
Re-typing, manual checks, reports rebuilt every week: these tasks cost your teams hours. Here is how to spot them, rank them, then hand them to AI, without writing a single line of code.
30%
of working time can be reinvested in more useful work, according to McKinsey
5 steps
between triggering the task and the final result, checked at every step
0 code
to write on your side: you start the task, ERHA does the rest
What is a time-consuming task?
A time-consuming task is a recurring task that takes time out of proportion to what it brings: copying data from one tool into another, pulling figures out of a PDF, checking a document line by line, rebuilding the same report every week. Taken alone, each looks harmless; added up, they absorb a huge share of working time. The document side is covered in detail in our guide to PDF data extraction.
These tasks share three traits: they repeat, they follow known rules, and they require no complicated decision. That is exactly what makes them a fit for AI: your teams keep the decisions, the machine does the rest. And that time can be priced: see the cost of manual tasks on payroll.
The most common time-consuming tasks in business
Data re-entry
Copying the same information from a file, an email or one tool into another.
PDF extraction
Pulling figures, dates or references out of documents.
Document checking
Checking a document line by line for consistency or compliance.
Recurring reports
Rebuilding the same tables and summaries every week or month.
Sorting and filing
Routing requests, filing documents, preparing case files.
Threshold checks
Comparing values against limits and raising the alerts.
The ERHA method in 5 steps
Every task handed to ERHA follows the same path, from the trigger to a ready-to-use result.
- 001
Map
List the team's recurring tasks and the time they actually take.
- 002
Prioritise
Cross frequency, duration and rule simplicity: the best candidates stand out on their own.
- 003
Build
Our team sets ERHA up on your real files, inside your dedicated space.
- 004
Check
Anything doubtful is spotted and redone before being handed back to you.
- 005
Deliver
You receive a ready-to-use result, with the exact cost of every run.
Frequently asked questions
Which time-consuming tasks should be automated first?
Those that meet three criteria: they come back often, their rules are written down somewhere, and they involve no complicated decision. Data re-entry and document checking are almost always the best starting points.
How much time can be recovered?
Studies converge around 30% of working time (McKinsey). At task level: a document that took hours of manual work is returned within minutes.
Do we need technical skills in-house?
No. You start the task from your space, ERHA takes care of everything else. Your teams keep final validation of the result.
Ready to get that time back?
We'll show you ERHA on one of your own files, in 30 minutes.