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GWFM Industry Report on Attrition Trends for 2024 & Insights - Strategies for 2025

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GWFM report analyzes attrition trends across key industries—BPO, IT, Contact Centers, and Shared Services—from 2023 to 2024 and predictions for 2025. It examines the factors driving employee turnover, regional variations in attrition rates, and the impact of automation and AI. The report also offers strategic recommendations for reducing attrition and enhancing workforce stability in an evolving employment landscape.

Understanding and managing attrition is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in today’s dynamic business environment. GWFM is pleased to share our latest report, “Attrition Trends 2023-2024,” and predictions for 2025, which comprehensively analyzes attrition rates, key drivers, and effective retention strategies across key industries.

Primary Author of Research: Dr. Shiva

Key insights from the report:

  • Industry-specific attrition analysis for BPO, IT, Contact Centers, and Shared Services.
  • Regional trends and global comparisons.
  • The impact of AI and automation on workforce dynamics.
  • Strategic recommendations to help your organization reduce employee turnover.
  • Content coverage of the GWFM Industry Report

Content coverage of the GWFM Industry Report

➤ Executive Summary
➤ Industry-wise Attrition Trends (BPO, IT, Contact Centres, Shared Services)
➤ Global Attrition Trends by Region (2024–2025)
➤ Key Factors Influencing Attrition
➤ Revenue Impact Due to Attrition
➤ Strategic Recommendations for Reducing Attrition in 2025
➤ Visual Charts & Data-Driven Insights

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    Impact of AI on Workforce Management (WFM) Roles in the Global IT&ITES Industry

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      According to the latest research report from GWFM, AI is not simply eliminating roles; it is fundamentally reshaping them by automating repetitive work and creating higher-value analytical opportunities

      🖊️ WFM in IT & ITES is standing at an inflection point.
      AI is not here to replace Workforce Management – it is here to redefine it. From BPOs and shared services to tech support and digital operations, we see a clear shift from transactional WFM to a strategic Workforce Intelligence hub.​

      Our latest GWFM 2026 paper on “Impact of AI on WFM Roles in the Global IT & ITES Industry” highlights 4 big shifts:​

      💡 Automation of repetitive tasks like schedule generation, reporting and data entry
      💡Predictive and prescriptive forecasting across channels and geographies
      💡Real-time optimization and anomaly detection for intraday agility
      💡Strategic workforce simulation and decision intelligence for CX, cost and continuity

      🖍️ What does this mean for WFM careers?​ :
      💡RTA, Forecaster, Capacity Planner, Demand Planner and WFM Manager roles are retained and elevated – moving into analytics, scenario modeling and AI supervision
      💡Entry-level, manual reporting and data-entry-heavy roles will shrink as auto-dashboards and integrations take over
      💡New roles are emerging: WFM Data Scientist, Workforce AI Product Owner, AI Governance Lead (WFM), Workforce Automation Architect, Skill Intelligence Analyst

      💫 The message is clear:
      WFM professionals who upskill in data storytelling, statistical reasoning, AI system supervision, financial workforce modeling and cross-functional collaboration will not be disrupted by AI – they will be the ones designing how AI is used in WFM.​ At GWFM – the Chartered Institute of Global Workforce Management and the world’s largest WFM think-tank with 20,000+ members – our focus is to help organizations and professionals become future-ready through our Workforce Maturity Model, certifications, research, and global summits.​

      If you are leading WFM, CX, HR, or Operations in IT/ITES, now is the time to:
      Audit which WFM roles in your org are transactional vs analytical vs strategic Build a clear reskilling roadmap from “Excel-heavy reporting” to AI-enabled workforce intelligence

      Use WFM as a strategic lever for profitability, resilience, and customer experience – not just staffing. ​​

      If you’d like a copy of the GWFM 2026 “AI Impact on WFM Roles in IT & ITES” report or a quick WFM maturity assessment for your organization, comment “AI-WFM”.
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