Articles - Forecasting

Accurate forecasting is the foundation of every well-run contact centre. This hub of expert advice, data models, and practical examples explains how to predict contact volumes, plan staffing, and manage resources with confidence. Find out how to use historical data, seasonal trends, and external factors to improve forecast accuracy. The resources also cover forecasting for digital channels, handling unexpected changes, and building flexible plans that balance service levels with efficiency.

Workforce Optimization: 17 Ways to Improve Your Contact Centre Forecasts
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Seasonal WFM – How to Prepare for Peaks and Troughs in Contact Volumes
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What Is Workforce Management (WFM) in BPO?
Beginner’s Guide to Workforce Management Software
How Far in Advance Should You Publish Your Contact Centre Shifts?
How to Forecast With Limited Data
The Fundamentals of Contact Centre Peak Management
10 Things They Won’t Tell You About Live Chat
How to Master Workforce Forecasting
How to Forecast Workload
A Guide to Call Centre Forecasting
The Three Forecasting Timelines Used in Contact Centres
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The Top 10 Most Important Call Centre Metrics
Five Reasons to Use Workforce Management for Forecasting
The Forecast Accuracy Formula
The Formula to Calculate Forecast Accuracy
Forecasting and Scheduling for Multichannel Contact Centres
Online Monthly Forecast
Experimental Online Call Centre Forecasting Tool
Your Call Centre Forecast is Probably Missing this Critical Factor
11 Top Tips for Spreadsheet Forecasting in Excel
Create Room to Breathe Instead of Making Knee-Jerk Reactions
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Almost Half of Contact Centres Still Forecast Contact Volumes Manually
Excel Remains an Ever-Popular Forecasting Tool
FAQs – Call Forecasting With Spreadsheets
Recorded Webinar: Designing a Better Forecasting Spreadsheet