Mat Diab is the founder of WorkAxle, the enterprise workforce management platform powering complex operations at companies like Garda, Certis, and AGI. A Concordia-trained software engineer, he founded WorkAxle in 2017 after engineering stints at IBM and Sun Life Financial, and has been active in the crypto and blockchain space for over a decade, including co-founding HathorSwap, one of the first no-gas decentralized exchanges. He lives in the Montreal area with his partner, two kids, and two cats.
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Mat DiabJun 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Why Workday and SAP Choose External WFM Partners for Complex Scheduling
Workday and SAP own HR and payroll. Complex scheduling is a separate system, and both certify external WFM partners to handle it. Here is why.
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Mat DiabJun 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Gen Z and Fair-Workweek Laws Want the Same Thing From Your Schedule
Gen Z is 41% of shift workers and fair-workweek laws are spreading. Both want the same schedule. One fix for retention and compliance in 2026.
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Mat DiabJun 9, 2026 at 12:55 PM
AI in Workforce Management: What's Real, What's Hype, and What to Actually Evaluate
Four questions separate real AI in workforce management from a marketing label: can it explain, configure, audit, and override. Here is how to evaluate each.
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Mat DiabJun 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
NYC's Security Guard Wage Law Takes Effect in July — Here's What Your Scheduling System Needs to Handle
NYC's Aland Etienne Act takes effect July 28, 2026 — new wage tiers, 6-year audit trail, triple damages. Here are 5 scheduling system changes you need.
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Mat DiabJun 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The EU Pay Transparency Directive Deadline Is June 7 — What Employers Must Do Now
The EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline is June 7, 2026. Only 9% of employers are ready. Here's what workforce teams need to prepare — including scheduling data.
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Mat DiabMay 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
AI Scheduling Is Getting Smarter — but Can It Explain Itself?
AI scheduling is transforming workforce management — but most platforms can't explain a single shift assignment. Here's what explainability actually requires and why it matters now.
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Mat DiabMay 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Payroll Errors: Why Data Architecture Is the Real Problem (2026)
Enterprise payroll accuracy averages 80%. Most payroll errors start upstream — in scheduling, time capture, and benefits. Here's why fixing your data architecture fixes accuracy.
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Mat DiabMay 19, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Scheduling in the SAP Ecosystem After Sapphire 2026: Five Paths, One Decision Framework
SAP launched native scheduling at Sapphire 2026 — but only for manufacturing. Compare all five SAP workforce scheduling options and decide what fits.
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Mat DiabMay 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Predictive Scheduling Laws in 2026: Which Cities and States Are Next?
11 U.S. jurisdictions enforce predictive scheduling laws, 11 states ban them, and 8 more have active bills. The full 2026 fair workweek compliance map.
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Mat DiabMay 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The WFM Acquisition Playbook: What Actually Happens When Your Vendor Gets Acquired
WFM vendor acquisitions follow a five-phase pattern. This playbook maps the arc, the warning signs at each stage, and what to do before your timeline becomes someone else's.
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