"Retain Cloud has completely transformed how we manage our workforce. Engagement costing is now available in real time, scheduling is effortless, and remote access has made resource planning significantly easier."
Engineering firms know the challenge well: hitting high utilisation rates is harder here than in almost any other discipline. In fact, just 4.5% of engineering firms achieve 90%+ utilisation, compared with 16.8% across the wider consulting market.
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Transforming Resource Management with Retain
Discover how leading firms across industries use Retain to simplify resource planning, boost efficiency, and gain real-time visibility.
Explore our blog for expert tips, trends, and innovations helping teams streamline planning, improve efficiency, and stay ahead in today’s fast-changing business world.
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Jamie leads the Product team at Retain International, where he collaborates closely with the Resource Management community to innovate and shape the future of their Resource Management software products.
With over two decades of experience in the professional services sector, Jamie has honed a significant focus on resource planning, particularly for large-scale consultancy projects and managed service contracts.
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Why are People Called "Resources"?
In this article, we’ll explore the true meaning behind human resources and discuss why people are considered valuable resources in the workplace. We’ll also look at the benefits of referring to employees as resources and how this perspective can help your business hit its goals.
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Understanding AI in resource management
While resource management has undergone a transformation over the years, what happens when we introduce a game-changer like AI into the mix? That’s precisely what we’ll explore in this post.
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Understanding resource capacity planning
In this guide, we'll delve into resource capacity planning insight and best practices, backed by expert insights from Retain.
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Release highlights: What’s included in Retain 1.20?
Our latest release brings you a bundle of new updates from AI suitability matching improvements, to advanced filtering options, and Booking and Role bar refinements. With our new updates, it’s now simpler, slicker, and speedier to allocate, edit, and plan resources.
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The top 7 resource management reports
Resource management reporting plays a key role in optimising your most valuable assets – your people and project portfolios. Here's a round-up of the top 7 resource management reports.
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Gantt Chart alternative for resource planning
In this blog, we'll compare old and new resource planning approaches using Gantt Charts. We'll look at the benefits of specialist resource planning software and provide practical guidance on choosing the right tool for your team.
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The role of data analytics in strategic workforce planning
Drive smarter workforce decisions with data analytics. Learn how to leverage workforce planning software for better resource allocation, skills matching and strategic planning.
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How can AI accelerate resource management maturity?
See how AI accelerates resource management maturity, helping organisations achieve in weeks what used to take years. Learn practical steps to implement AI for better resource outcomes.
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What is the allocation of resources: Best practices for 2025
Discover how the allocation of resources can transform your business in 2025. Learn best practices, overcome common challenges, and optimise your team's performance for success.
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How to turn resource constraints into project advantages
Struggling with limited resources? Turn your biggest challenges into unexpected wins! See how smart resource planning can boost team happiness and project success.
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Modern team management: what actually works in 2025
Looking for team management that actually works? Explore our guide to the eight approaches delivering real results for modern teams in 2025!
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Why skills are the future of resource planning
Why are top firms using skills-based resource planning? Discover how matching capabilities to projects drives better outcomes, happier clients, and engaged teams.
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Skills tracking for professional services teams
See why skills tracking is now a boardroom priority. Improve resourcing, compliance, and growth by knowing what your people can do and develop today.
