The potential of AI has recently received a lot of attention in the field of workforce management. A new article or blog post on how AI is changing the way we work appears every day, making grand claims about increased productivity, accuracy, and a smarter workplace. But it can be challenging to distinguish fact from fantasy in the midst of all this excitement. So, what’s the real story behind AI in workforce management? How much of the hype is reflected in real-world applications?

Pop quiz: How much of your agency’s revenue comes from clients? If you didn’t answer “all of it,” the percentage is still pretty high, right? (And if it’s not — well, we want to know your secret!) Without clients, an agency can’t continue to pay its people or keep the lights on. This reality isn’t lost on managers and CEOs, and if asked, just about every one of them will say their agency is customer-centric.

For most Customer Support teams, keeping tabs on your Service Level Agreements (SLAs) is a huge priority. However, if you're using Zendesk, you might find that their standard reporting tools like Zendesk Explore don't always make it easy to see which tickets are about to breach their SLA, or how you are performing against your SLA targets in general.

Running a successful startup is like playing chess — it requires foresight, strategy, and careful planning. Before you make a move, you must consider all the possible outcomes and how your decisions will play out in the long term. The same holds true for startups. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs overlook the importance of project management in setting up for success.

Today, we’re witnessing more collaboration than ever before. Technology has made it possible for people to collaborate on different sides of the globe on different projects. This is true not only for businesses and their distributed workforce, but also for scientists, physicians, and others that collaborate through international networks. We also see increased collaboration in the government and public sector compared to the past.