
WFM Unfiltered
Welcome to WFM Unfiltered
Real conversations. Practical insights. Smarter workforce strategies.
If you're responsible for workforce management, operations, or service delivery, and it feels like performance, planning, and people management are all happening under pressure — you're in the right place.
WFM Unfiltered is the go-to podcast for operations leaders, contact center professionals, and senior executives who want fresh thinking and real-world solutions. Hosted by Irina Mateeva, a globally respected WFM consultant and transformation expert, each episode dives into the operational challenges leaders face and offers grounded, experience-driven insights that actually move the needle.
Expect meaningful conversations with industry leaders, strategic perspectives on WFM technology, employee experience, and resource optimization, and stories from the field that will resonate whether you're leading a small team or scaling global operations.
This isn’t your typical industry podcast. It’s sharp, insightful, and refreshingly human. No buzzwords. No sales pitches. Just 30 minutes of value-packed dialogue designed to support performance improvement and empower better decisions.
New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and stay ahead of the curve in workforce management.
For consulting, coaching, or custom WFM solutions, visit www.rightwfm.com or contact Irina directly at Irina@rightwfm.com.
Episodes
Are Product Managers The Enemy? | Rich O'Farrell

Implementations S*ck | Adam Saad

Are BPOs Worth It? | Dan Piper

What does the Law say about AI | John Walter

Working From Home... Or Not? | Adrian Hawes

The Rift between WFM and Team Leads | Martin Teasdale

WFM Trends | Jim Simmons

There's no WFM without Capacity Planning | Eric Bainbridge

Cost Vs Value - Rick Denton

WFM: 'Admin' or Strategic Role? | Corey Sewpersad

Value in Mistakes | Anthony Brady

Getting Past the Recruiters

Forecasts and WFM Tools | Doug Casterton

What The Heck does Senior Leadership Want from WFM?

WFM Tools Magic or Sh*T Wrapped like Candy | Phil Bacon

Soft Skills in WFM | Mike Aoki

WFM Vendor Marketing: The Truth Behind the Fluff | Kim Sektnan

Life Happens Outside of the Contact Center | Ilija Krstevski

Starting From Scratch | Arlyne Pardo

Processes Are Everything | John Phillips

Your QM Messes My Staffing | Rob Dwyer

The Takeover Edition!

Your data might be Sh*T | Antoine Borg

Agents wishes vs Customer Demand | Dan Smitley

WFM Imposter Syndrome | Loz Beck
