Articles - Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is one of the core measures used to plan and manage staffing in a contact centre. This page of expert insights, formulas, and practical examples explains how to calculate FTE accurately and use it to forecast workloads, schedule advisors, and track productivity. Learn how FTE links to service levels, shrinkage, and budget planning, and how small changes in calculation can affect your resource needs. The resources here also share tips on balancing efficiency with wellbeing to keep teams properly staffed and supported.

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Forecasting Call Volumes and AHT
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FTE Required Weekly With 90% SLA In 30 Secs and 80% SLA In 20 Sec
Call and Contact Centre Questions: FTE Calculation Question
FTE Calculation Question
Call and Contact Centre Questions: Forecasting Using Calls Offered
Forecasting Using Calls Offered
Call and Contact Centre Questions: Computing FTE for Chat Account
Computing FTE for Chat Account
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Calculating Required FTE for Email
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Normalising Calls for Forecasting FTE Requirements
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Proactive Chat Staffing Calculation
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Agents FTE In Call Centre Helper Excel Calc Jumps
The Three Forecasting Timelines Used in Contact Centres
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Call Center FTE Based On Calls Per Month