The resulting mathematical models can be used to perform sensitivity analysis and generate data output in the form of reports and schedules.
Adoption of a workforce model is generally found in industries that have complex work rules, skilled or certified workers, medium to large teams of workers, and fluctuating demand.
A workforce modeling solution can also refer to a Software that demonstrates the number of staff necessary to complete tasks according to workload volumes/output by time of day, day of week, time of year.
Besides the aspects of demand orientation, workforce modeling also incorporates the forecast of the workload and the required staff, the integration of workers into the scheduling process through interactivity, as well as analyzing the entire process.
[1] Heuristics have also been applied to the problem, and metaheuristics have been identified as the best method for generating complex scheduling solutions.