Articles - Workforce Planning

Workforce planning is the backbone of an efficient, well-run contact centre. This section brings together expert guides, templates, and practical insights to help you forecast accurately, plan resources, and meet demand without over- or under-staffing. Learn how to build effective schedules, align your workforce with customer needs, and use data to drive smarter decisions. From long-term planning to real-time adjustments, these resources give you the knowledge and tools to create a balanced, productive operation that consistently delivers great service.

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10 Ways to Reduce New Employee Attrition
Call Centre Resource Planning: What You Need to Know
What Are the Contact Centre Service Level Standards?
Workforce Optimization: 17 Ways to Improve Your Contact Centre Forecasts
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How to Calculate Customer Churn Rate – the Formula
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The Difference Between Measuring Repeat Contacts and First Contact Resolution
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Erlang A Formula
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Seasonal WFM – How to Prepare for Peaks and Troughs in Contact Volumes
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Workforce Optimisation: 11 Ways to Improve Your Contact Centre Schedules
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How to Calculate Call Centre Agent Utilisation – the Formula
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What Is Workforce Management (WFM) in BPO?
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10 Ways to Control Contact Centre Attrition
How to Avoid Schedule Dissatisfaction
Is 80/20 Still a Reasonable Service Level?
What Is After Call Work (ACW) and How Can It Be Improved?
Preparing for the Unexpected: How to Create a Business Continuity Plan
What Is the Difference Between Occupancy and Utilisation?
How to Calculate Absenteeism – with Formula
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
Create a Contact Centre Orientation Plan to Reduce Attrition
5 Ways to Retain Advisors Using the Same Tools as Customer Retention