Workforce Intelligence AI

AI-powered optimization + WFM as a service for the future of work

Why Workforce Intelligence now? 

In today’s dynamic CX environments, workforce volatility, customer demand variability and rising expectations create major challenges:

  • Service gaps due to outdated scheduling
  • Burnout from reactive resource management
  • Fragmented WFM tools with no expert strategy

70%

of contact center leaders say WFM is their #1 investment area for AI-driven transformation over the next 18 months (Deloitte CX Report, 2024). 

What is Workforce Intelligence?

Startek Workforce Intelligence is a unified platform and services layer that uses AI, automation and human expertise to:

Forecast contact volumes in real-time

Schedule efficiently and compliantly

Monitor agent performance continuously

Personalize workforce experiences

Automate WFM operations with Startek experts, if desired

Startek WFM capabilities

AI-driven forecasting and Planning 

Machine learning models predict multichannel volume fluctuations and optimize staff alignment. 

Intelligent Scheduling 

Skill-based, AI-driven shift creation aligned with compliance rules availability and intraday demand. 

Performance Analytics and Coaching 

Identify coaching needs, high-performers and SLA risks using integrated QA + productivity dashboards. 

Employee Engagement Layer

Self-scheduling, gamification, real-time performance nudges and pulse surveys for experience improvement. 

Core capabilities 

Dynamic schedule optimization 

Real-time adherence monitoring 

Agent-level productivity insights 

Automated shift bidding and self-service 

SLA compliance tracking 

Full-stack integration: CRM, CCaaS, HRIS 

Business outcomes delivered 

KPI 

Startek impact 

Operational Efficiency 

▲ 20–30%

Forecast Accuracy 

▲ 25–35%

Employee Retention 

▲ 15–25%

Schedule Compliance 

▲ 30–40%

First Contact Resolution (FCR) 

▲ 10–15%

Cost-to-Serve  

▼ 10–20%

Industry use cases 

Banking & Finance

  • Optimize agent coverage around peak demand and compliance audits 
  • Manage workloads for specialized banking roles 

  • Healthcare

  • Balance shifts for clinical and support agents 
  • Reduce burnout and increase schedule equity 

  • Telecom and Tech

  • Predict outage surge handling 
  • Monitor NPS + adherence correlation by shift type 

  • Retail and E-commerce

  • Flex scheduling to match promotional cycles 
  • Optimize remote + in-store hybrid teams 

  • Why Startek? 

    Platform people – Combine AI technology with Startek WFM experts 

    Modular deployment – Use software, services or both 

    Compliance ready – Built-in adherence, coverage and labor law rules

    Human-centric – Designed to support agent wellbeing + manager enablement 

    Scalable –From 100 FTE pilots to global multi-site operations 

    Frequently
    Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What is WFM as a Service? 

    Startek WFMaaS means you get both the platform and a dedicated
    WFM team to run it, offering full outsourcing of forecasting,
    scheduling and optimization.

    Can I keep my current WFM tool and use your experts? 

    Yes. We can manage NICE, Verint, Calabrio, Genesys or proprietary
    tools with Startek methodology.

    What if I want to start small?

    Begin with forecasting-as-a-service or schedule optimization pilots—
    then scale.

    Can agents self-manage schedules?

    Yes. With our self-service and rules engine, agents can bid, swap
    or self-adjust their shifts compliantly.

    Ready to turn Workforce Complexity into competitive advantage?

    With Startek Workforce Intelligence and WFM as a Service, you gain real-time adaptability, measurable performance gains, and a smarter, people-first strategy.

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