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12 Call Center Best Practices You Need to Be Doing Right Now

Callminer

According to the data, the industry saw a total of 32,000 new positions added in Q1 2019, with several major companies expanding their call center operations. As recent research shows, the U.S. call center industry is alive and well. You have many metrics at your disposal; be sure you only focus on what matters. Avoid Negative Language.

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What is Call Center Shrinkage and How to Reduce It

Talkdesk

Why You Should be Tracking Call Center Shrinkage in 2019 Do you know how many of your scheduled call center agents are actually available to take calls at any given time versus how many are on break, attending team meetings, doing after call work, out sick or late to their shift? This percentage is known as shrinkage.

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What is Call Center Performance Management?

Talkdesk

In a recent customer experience survey by Customer Contact Week, consumers reported the following priorities: Easy handling of their problem Fast issue resolution Friendly, personalized service. These kinds of call center metrics can help you to make informed decisions about workforce management and service level.