Allied Fusion BPO
Staffing & Resource Calculator
Optimize your workforce based on the Erlang C Model
Total expected calls within the selected interval.
Choose the planning interval (common: 30 mins).
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Talk + hold + after-call work (seconds).
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% of calls answered within your target wait time.
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Common target: 20 seconds.
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Breaks, training, meetings, absence, etc.
Calculated
Required Agents (Net)
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Agents scheduled on phones (before shrinkage).
Total Staff (w/ Shrinkage)
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Headcount needed to cover shrinkage.
Projected Occupancy
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Traffic intensity ÷ net agents.
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Traffic intensity (Erlangs)
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Service level achieved
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Probability of wait (Erlang C)
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This uses Erlang C (M/M/n queue). Results are estimates—use real historical AHT and arrival patterns for best accuracy.
How to Use
- Calls per Interval: Enter the total expected call volume for the selected timeframe.
- Average Handle Time (AHT): Include talk time, hold time, and after-call work (seconds).
- Target Service Level: The % of calls you aim to answer within the target wait time.
- Planned Shrinkage: Factor in breaks, meetings, training, and absences.
This calculator uses the Erlang C model to estimate staffing requirements. For best accuracy, use historical call volume and AHT data.