Each time round the WFM cycle, high-performing planners analyse and report on what went right and what went wrong. The goal is that with each iteration, the forecast becomes more accurate, the staffing requirement includes the right shrinkage, the schedule efficiency is higher, the agent adherence is better, and so on. Continuous improvement is the name of the game.

Just as with every other part of the WFM cycle, there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about reporting & analysis. What’s more, since late 2019 we’ve all been bombarded with numbers and charts in the daily news. Now everybody thinks they are statisticians. Join Ian Robertson of The Forum and Simon Waldron of InVision as they reveal some hot tips that work in 2021 and beyond. If you want to take your reporting & analysis to the next level, this webinar is a must-attend.

In this webinar, you will learn:
 - The most important KPIs
 - How to choose the right level of detail
 - The dos and don’ts of data visualization
 - About telling a story with your data
 - How to use your data to drive change
 

The Planning for Covid-19 series 3 will again share real-life examples of the challenges along with practical ideas to limit the impact and even prevent these from happening.
 - Understand the current top challenges from across the industry.
 - Hear how different organisations are approaching these with new and innovating ideas.

The ability to attract and retain qualified talent remains a top concern for most business leaders and executives, but these challenges have been compounded by the pandemic, causing shifts in the workplace, people moving between and out of jobs, and rising salaries and wages.

Join our webinar to discover the best way to eliminate siloed planning and foster real-time collaboration across your business functions. Phil Anderson and Anaplan Vice President, HR Practice Rupert Bader will discuss how you can:  

 - Save time and costs by eliminating cumbersome spreadsheets
 - Bring transparency to your workforce and manage key metrics for talent costs
 - Create a comprehensive, up-to-date digital model of your organisation to streamline workforce planning and increase business impact and resilience
 - Drive engagement and collaboration on talent and budget decisions that are aligned with business strategy and priorities

Talent continues to be one of the biggest risks and costs to many organisations today, with all eyes on HR to effectively utilise data to ensure the workforce aligns with objectives for business growth and success. HR and workforce planning must become dynamic, continuous, and an extension of strategic, operational, and financial plans.

Project Teal: transforming member services at BT Pensions

A powerful transformation was made possible by new customer journeys and technology. This grew a new culture in the operation, with better, data-led decisions. It’s freed up advisors & team leaders to focus on coaching and quality.

We are not short of data when it comes to managing contact centres. But how do we best translate data into action? What do we really mean by insights? And how do we embed the right behaviours within our teams? Join this session to learn about the power of people data and how to best drive ownership and change within your teams

In this session we will look at the relationship between KPIs and how they are influenced by the context that they are measured in. Join Graeme Gabriel, WFO Solutions Consultant from NICE and Phil Anderson Director at The Forum for a lively and interesting discussion touching on;

- KPI Interdependence
- OKR to KPI
- Context is everything
- KPI Matrix

Forecasting isn’t just about predicting trends; it’s about preparing your business to thrive in a dynamic environment. As seasonal demand surges approach for many contact centres, operational readiness becomes essential for looking to stay efficient, agile, and adaptable.
 
In this webinar, in partnership with Calabrio and Business Systems, we’ll explore proven strategies for creating forecasts that not only anticipate customer needs but also drive operational alignment and flexible planning. Learn how to build scenario-based plans and deploy agile playbooks that allow your team to respond effectively to fluctuations in demand.

Carl Mills, Planning & Forecasting Specialist from Eurostar, and Jamie Airey from UK Power Networks will be joining Phil Anderson, CEO at The Forum, Scott Budding from Calabrio and Oli Stephens from Business Systems for this interesting and educational session.
 
This session will provide you with the tools to engage key stakeholders, set accurate expectations, and optimise performance, even in the face of volatility.

In today’s contact centers, scheduling is no longer just about filling shifts, it’s about empowering people, building flexibility, and creating an environment where agents feel engaged and supported. Because when agents are happier, they deliver a better experience for your customers.

That’s precisely what Lego, The AA, and Macmillan Cancer Support - all proud Calabrio customers - are doing. And now, they’re coming together to share how they’re rethinking forecasting and scheduling to create better outcomes for both their agents and their organizations.

In this session, you’ll hear how these leading brands are tackling some of the biggest challenges in workforce management.

Whether you’re a WFM leader or contact centre manager, you’ll walk away with real-world insights and practical ideas to build a smarter, people-first scheduling strategy that leads to happier agents and stronger results.

In today’s dynamic contact centre environment, volatility isn’t an exception—it’s the rule. Fluctuating demand, evolving customer and employee expectations, make traditional planning approaches difficult. This webinar explores why volatility has become the new normal and how organisations can use tools in NICE to mitigate this. 

Join us for an insightful session featuring:

 - Long-Term Forecasting: Techniques to anticipate demand shifts and plan strategically.
 - Intelligent Scheduling: Balancing flexibility and efficiency in a volatile landscape, whilst maintaining Employee Engagement. 
 - Performance Management: Driving engagement and accountability and providing the operation data for identifying tactical and strategic shifts in your business.