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What is workforce management (WFM)? | Zendesk

👉 Workforce management is about having the right people in the right channel at the right time, so they can take care of your customers, hit your service level targets and future goals, and help track employees' daily performance. Watch the video to see how it can benefit your customer service teams and business.

Fact vs. fiction - Understanding the role of generative AI in employee-facing applications (webinar recap)

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), it can be tough to distinguish between myth and reality. The challenge intensifies for organizations exploring the use of generative AI in employee-facing applications.

Achieve continuous improvement with as-is and to-be process mapping

In 1952, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald closed their BBQ restaurant for three months to focus on one small aspect of their business: hamburgers. Like many other restaurants at that time, their processes were slow and inefficient. They cooked menu items to order, used non-disposable dishes, and delivered meals via carhops. To cut costs and serve hamburgers faster, the brothers took their crew out to a tennis court.

MS Teams unbundled from Office [+3 reasons why it matters]

In April 2024, Microsoft unbundled MS Teams from the rest of the Office package globally. This news comes almost six months after Microsoft unbundled Teams in Europe. Microsoft says that the global unbundling made sense to make pricing easier for global organizations operating in Europe.

A four-day workweek results in more productive employees

Taking a bold step toward rethinking the modern workplace, the coaching firm Exos, which is based in the United States, has begun a trial of a four-day workweek that will last for a period of six months. The objective of the effort is to reduce the amount of burnout experienced by employees and to raise productivity, all while preserving or even improving the overall performance of the organization.

Top 10 Product Management Tools Everyone Should Have in Their Arsenal

Building a product that wows customers is tough. It’s a whirlwind of ideas, deadlines, and shifting priorities. Ever feel like you’re herding cats instead of building something amazing? The right product management tool can be your secret weapon. But with so many options, choosing one feels like another epic quest. Should you arm yourself with a whole arsenal of specialized tools? Or is there a single mighty platform to conquer it all?

Chronoworking: A smarter and healthier approach to work

In today’s workplace, the key to achieving greater results is not just working harder, but also working smarter. This is where the idea of “chronoworking” comes in handy, offering a new way to organize your schedule. Setting work hours to match people’s biological cycles, which control their natural energy swings throughout the day, is the idea behind chronoworking. This is meant to boost both output and overall health.