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'''Workforce modeling''' is the process byof whichaligning the need ([[demand]]) for skilled workers at a particular time is matchedlabor with the availability and preferencepreferences of [[skilled workers]] ([[Supply and demand|supply]]). TheIt resultinguses mathematical models canto besupport usedtasks tosuch performas [[sensitivity analysis]] scheduling, and generate reports andworkload schedulesforecasting.

WorkforceThis modelingapproach is generallycommonly foundapplied in industries that havewith complex worklabor rules, skilled or certified workers, mediumand tovarying large teamslevels of workersdemand, and fluctuating demand. Some examples includeincluding [[healthcare]], [[public safety]], and [[retail]].

Workforce modeling solutions often include software tools that help determine staffing needs based on workload volume across different time periods, such as times of day, days of the week, or seasonal cycles.

Workforce modeling is generally found in industries that have complex work rules, skilled or certified workers, medium to large teams of workers, and fluctuating demand. Some examples include [[healthcare]], [[public safety]], and [[retail]].

A workforce modeling solution can also refer to software demonstrating the number of staff necessary to complete tasks according to workload volumes/output by the time of day, day of the week, or time of year.

==Definition==