Articles - Workforce Management (WFM)

Workforce Management (WFM) is at the heart of contact centre success, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time. This hub gathers expert articles, case studies, and practical tools that help you plan, schedule, and optimise your workforce with confidence. Discover strategies for accurate forecasting, real-time management, and effective use of WFM software, alongside tips for improving agent engagement and adherence. The insights here will help you create a balanced operation that delivers great service while maintaining control of costs and resources.

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Recorded Webinar: Tips for Optimising Workforce Management
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Technology to Make Managing a Contact Centre Easier
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17 Resource Planning Tools and Techniques You Should Know
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How to Manage Holiday and Vacation in the Contact Centre
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Which KPIs Do I Need for Contact Centre WFM?
The Best Ways to Deal with Lunch and Tea Break Requests
Forecasting and Scheduling on Digital Channels
20 Tips for Forecasting and Scheduling on Digital Channels
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What Is Causing Your Service Levels to Fail?
What to Look for When Buying… A WFM Solution
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Seasonal WFM – How to Prepare for Peaks and Troughs in Contact Volumes
Is 80/20 Still a Reasonable Service Level?
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How to Change Your Shift Patterns – Without Losing Your Best Agents!
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How to Calculate Contact Centre Spin
Call and Contact Centre Questions: What’s the Ideal Balance for Agent Break Times?
What’s the Ideal Balance for Agent Break Times?
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Finding the Ideal Opening Hours for Your Contact Centre
A Look into WFM and What’s Changing in 2026
A Look Into WFM and What’s Changing in 2026
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The Best Ways to Manage the Night Shift
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How to Succeed in a Global Planning Role
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Top Tips for Digital Channels – Forecasting and Scheduling
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What Will WFM Roles Look Like in 2035?
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The Benefits of Switching Up Your Agents’ Day
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How to Improve Adherence Without Adding Pressure
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Why You Need to Constantly Monitor and Improve Schedule Efficiency