Audrey Wong

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Step-by-step Breakdown of a Predictive Workload

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 21, 2018 9:10:54 AM

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Heard of predictive workload but still unclear of what it is all about? Read this article for a step-by-step breakdown on how FriarTuck leverages AI to construct predictive models for its clients. 

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Topics: September 2018, Predictive Workload

The costly mistake of poor workforce management

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 19, 2018 11:14:00 AM

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Tired of poor workforce management in your organization? Good news: you’re not alone. One writer even goes so far as to make the claim that “if you’ve never felt overworked at some time in your career, you probably don’t have a pulse.”

 

Regardless to how much of poor workforce management we have ever encountered, there is a solution to the problem!

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Topics: September 2018, Predictive Workload

Why predicting workload is vital in today’s changing labour dynamics

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 14, 2018 10:14:00 AM

statsA recent Forbes report revealed that almost half of large and mid-size companies in the United States tapped on a contingent workforce to meet the highs and lows of seasonal demands. A contingent workforce comprises of non-employee or free agent talent, which includes independent contractors, freelancers, consultants and temporary workers.

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Topics: September 2018, Predictive Workload

What every business affected by demand volatility should know

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 12, 2018 11:19:00 AM

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gelatoWhen you walk into an ice cream or gelato shop, besides the gust of cold air that greets you, so does the wide array of flavours for you to choose from. There are the all-time favourites of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, then there are the exotic flavours, coconut, avocado, butter pecan…and the list goes on and on. How does one even choose?

 

 

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Topics: September 2018, Predictive Workload

Knowing the unknown through Predictive Workload

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 10, 2018 11:18:00 AM

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businessman hand draws business success chart concept on virtual screenAlthough predictive workload involves an extent of the unknown, it is to a large extent about using data to prepare for the unknown and it’s known possibilities. That said, how does knowledge of such forecasted data actually translate into transforming your business? Let’s dive deeper into what predictive workload is all about and why it is essential in optimizing workforces of today.

 

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Topics: September 2018, Predictive Workload

Debunking the myths of workforce optimizers

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 7, 2018 10:14:43 AM

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As a human resource or planning manager, chances are high that you are up in arms regarding the seemingly endless pain points from workforce management. Yet, your stakeholders do not seem to be budging to adopt new solutions to address these challenges.

Here are 4 common myths on workforce optimizers debunked for you and your stakeholders.

 

 

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Topics: September 2018, Workforce Optimizer

Tools every business leader should use for optimizing your workforce (Part 2)

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 5, 2018 11:12:00 AM

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In part one of the two-part series, we covered technology-driven tools that are key for optimizing your workforce. Read the article here.


For the second part of the series, we dive in to another vital aspect of every organization – human resources – and unpack 3 keys ways to optimize your workforce through your employees.

 

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Topics: September 2018, Workforce Optimizer

Tools every business leader should use for optimizing your workforce (Part 1)

Posted by Audrey Wong on Sep 3, 2018 12:45:00 PM

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Optimizing your workforce should not remain as an ideal or an unattainable goal. How do you move it from being a goal to actualizing it in your organization?


In this two-part series, find out two technology-driven key practical tools that can drive the optimization of your workforce.

 

 

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Topics: September 2018, Workforce Optimizer

Why the marriage between Productivity and Technology is set to grow even stronger

Posted by Audrey Wong on Aug 31, 2018 11:08:00 AM

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retail-homeWhile it is no longer ground-breaking news that technology will bring about disruptive change to how we live and work, it is undeniable that it has transcended beyond being just another fad. In fact, the increasing frequency of this news encroaching into our conversations (whether you realize it or not), reflect that this disruptive change is only set to accelerate in the years ahead.

 

 

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Topics: August 2018, Workforce Optimizer

Singapore’s Productivity Drive

Posted by Audrey Wong on Aug 29, 2018 2:04:00 PM

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According to a report released Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) earlier this year, the overall labour productivity (as measured by real value-added per actual hour worked) increased by 4.5 per cent in 2017, up from the 1.8 per cent growth recorded in the previous year.

 

It may just seem that this stark improvement in labour productivity growth is a reflection on how industries have successfully been transforming in their journey of productivity development.

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Topics: August 2018, Workforce Optimizer

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