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Workforce Optimization: What It is and Why You Need It

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Workforce management for contact centers is the art and science of having the right number of agents available at the right times to answer an accurately forecasted volume of incoming customer contacts at the service level standard set by a contact center while minimizing cost. Why is WEM Better than WFO?

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Workforce Management for Call Centers: What You Need to Know

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Call center workforce management is the art and science of having the right number of agents available at the right times to answer an accurately forecasted volume of incoming customer contacts at the service level standard set by a contact center while minimizing cost.

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Remote Work: The Dangerous Disconnect Between Contact Center Management and Agents

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In the end, bringing employees back is a risky move. On top of increasing employees’ intent to leave, removing the option to work in a preferred location increases burnout and reduces employee engagement , according to a 2022 Gallup report. Related Article: 4 Smart Reasons To Offer Remote Work In Your Contact Center.