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THE CX GOALKEEPER - Business Transformation, Customer Experience, and LeadershipAuthor: Gregorio Uglioni
Business & Digital Transformation, Leadership, Innovation and Customer Experience. It's not about B2B or B2C business - we are in a HUMAN to HUMAN environment. Don't waste your time looking for latest insights, best practices, methods, ... I bring them to you. I personally select the best thought leaders, experts, specialists and friends to give you, episode after episode, everything you need to smartly play in your job and in your life. More information: www.cxgoalkeeper.com/podcast About Gregorio Uglioni - Transforming Business Into Value Generating Engines - Creating Long-Lasting Impact Leveraging Customer Experience - Host Of The Globally Recognized CX Goalkeeper Podcast Customer Experience Goals - Speaker at global events & at podcasts - Judge at International Awards - CX Lecturer for several institutions customer experience, experience, customer service, service, transformation, cx transformation, agility, best practices, customer, acquisition, retention, cost to serve, best in class service, best in class experience, thought leader, transformation manager, cx manager, senior management, cx strategy, voice of the customer, voice of the employee, growth, purpose, improve business results, award-winning strategy, cx community, leadership, improvements, cx governance, experience design, customer journey, ACXS, CCXP, CXPA, employee experience, innovation, cx culture, cx design, cx architecture, service culture, people first, human being, purpose Language: en Genres: Business, Management, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Workforce Management in the Digital Age
Episode 235
Sunday, 4 May, 2025
This episode is a goldmine for leaders, CX professionals, and anyone working in contact centers. Irina Hollatz, workforce management (WFM) expert and podcast host of “WFM Unfiltered,” shares powerful insights on how workforce management impacts customer satisfaction, how AI can support—not replace—humans, and why empathy and process are key to digital transformation. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to deliver exceptional service in the digital age.About the Guesta few words from Irina: My entire career has been in WFM. I have performed all the operational roles in the WFM cycle—from forecaster, planner, intraday specialist, to Manager. I have also worked as an external consultant and on the vendor side.As a result, I’ve delivered WFM solutions, optimised planning processes, and set up WFM teams, structures, and methods from scratch in over 50+ small, medium, and large organisations across the Globe, from China to the US, Canada, Australia, India, South Korea, and in the whole of Europe.I currently have my own company, RightWFM, a consulting company that delivers WFM solutions, from setting up teams and structures to optimising current processes and selecting, implementing, and optimising software.I am also the host of WFM Unfiltered.Relevant Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-mateeva-wfm-consultanthttps://www.youtube.com/@WFMUnfilteredhttps://rightwfm.comThe Top 3 Key LearningsWorkforce Management Is CX’s Front Door: Great customer experience starts with having the right people available. WFM is not just a scheduling function—it’s how businesses show up for their customers.AI Should Enable, Not Replace: Automation is powerful for removing waste, but the real value comes from insights and human-led analysis. You can get your processes right before you jump into tech.Hybrid Work Needs Human Touch: Remote work stays here, but complete remote setups can limit connection and teamwork. Balance flexibility with in-person interaction to build strong teams.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:55 Irina's Background and Podcast02:37 Core Values in Professional Life03:44 Impact of Workforce Management on Customer Satisfaction05:54 Integrating AI in Workforce Management10:03 Challenges of Hybrid and Remote Work13:18 Handling Customer Expectations and Seasonal Peaks18:23 Top Priorities for Contact Center Leaders20:41 Future of Workforce Management and Final ThoughtsKeywordscustomer experience, workforce management, WFM, Irina Hollatz, Gregorio Uglioni, contact centers, AI in customer service, automation, hybrid work, remote teams, process improvement, digital transformation, employee experience, empathy in leadership, Black Friday operations, scheduling optimization, call center leadership, workforce strategy, customer service technology, WFM consulting,🎧 Enjoyed this episode?Please follow and subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on impactful conversations like this one!🍏 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3qYr4nh🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/3GhCGXeCXGKWe’d love your feedback! Let us know your thoughts and what you’d like to hear next. Thank you for being part of the CX Goalkeeper community!