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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How to Calculate Staffing in a Contact Centre
Free Download of the Excel Monthly Forecasting Template
Monthly Forecasting Excel Spreadsheet Template – Free Download
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The Dos and Don’ts of Agent Scheduling
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Call Centre Capacity Planning Templates
A Guide to Call Centre Forecasting
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The Bradford Factor – Improving Contact Centre Absenteeism
The Forecast Accuracy Formula
The Formula to Calculate Forecast Accuracy
Call Centre Resource Planning: What You Need to Know
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Workforce Management Guide
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Top Tips for Capacity Planning to Meet Customer Demand
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Erlang A Formula
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What Is Workforce Management (WFM) in BPO?
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How to Forecast and Plan for Live Chat
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The Best Ways to Track Absence in the Contact Centre
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Why Workforce Management Deserves a Seat at the Strategy Table
The Top Call Centre Forecasting Models
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Call Centre Abbreviations to Speed up Wrap Time
18 Workforce Management Case Studies
What to look for when buying – A Workforce Optimisation Solution
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How to Safely Knock 20 Seconds Off Your Average Handling Time (AHT)
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Workforce Optimisation: 11 Ways to Improve Your Contact Centre Schedules
How to Avoid Schedule Dissatisfaction
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How to Create a Lunch Schedule for Your Contact Centre
How Can Technology Prevent Understaffing?