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Mat Diab

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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 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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Mat DiabMay 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM

Your WFM Vendor Is in Transition. Here's How to Think About Your Next Move.

Kronos WFC end of life hits March 2027 while the WFM market consolidates. A tech founder's framework for evaluating your migration options — timelines, risks, and alternatives.
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Mat DiabDec 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM

From Simple Shifts to Complex Rotational Patterns

From simple shifts to complex rotational cycles and work packages, learn how modern WFM platforms handle every type of scheduling your workforce needs.
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Mat DiabDec 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM

WorkAxle’s Tailored Forecasting and Continuous Learning Model

Discover how WorkAxle’s tailored forecasting model adapts to your data, tests multiple approaches, and always learns to deliver more accurate demand plans.
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Mat DiabNov 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Choosing the Right Clock-In Method for Your Workforce

Explore the different clock-in methods, from mobile apps to kiosks to beacon-enabled punch-ins, and learn how to choose the right fit for your workforce.
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Mat DiabNov 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM

Importance of Modern Security Standards in WFM Solutions

Mat explains why modern WFM software must meet today’s security and compliance standards to reduce vulnerabilities, ensure data integrity, and avoid risks
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Mat DiabNov 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM

How WorkAxle Connects with Legacy Systems for Modern WFM

WFM integration architecture — not features — decides if migration takes 2 months or 24. The evaluation framework your technical team needs.
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Mat DiabNov 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Get Your Shift Together

Mat Diab explains why labeling shifts with rich metadata is essential for future-proofing your WFM system and unlocking the full potential of AI.
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Mat DiabNov 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM

How to Identify a Modern WFM Solution

This video explains how to spot a truly modern WFM solution by evaluating its ability to handle complex configurations directly through the front end.
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Mat DiabNov 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Why Composability Is the Future of Workforce Management

Composable WFM lets you deploy one module at a time, expand without rip-and-replace, and configure complex rules without scripting. Here's why.
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