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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Shift Planning FAQs Answered by an Expert
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How to Calculate Forecast Volatility
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The Best Ways to Organize Shift-Swaps
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How to Forecast Demand in the Contact Centre
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How to Manage and Improve Schedule Adherence
Why Should Your Occupancy Rate NOT Exceed 85%?
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What are Erlangs?
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Forecasting Contact Volumes Based on Sales Predictions
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Workforce Management Guide
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Shift Planning – What You Need to Know to Best Engage Your Team
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17 Resource Planning Tools and Techniques You Should Know
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50 MORE Expert Tips to Improve Contact Centre WFM
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15 Essential Strategies to Reduce Staff Turnover
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50 Expert Tips to Improve Contact Centre WFM
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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