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Call AbandonmentRate: This metric measures the percentage of callers who hang up before speaking with an agent. Why it matters: High abandonmentrates can indicate potential staffing issues or shortages, as well as long wait and resolution times that may indicate lagging agent performance.
Formula: Pro Tip: Break call volume into categoriescalls managed by agents and self-service options (like interactive voice response systems). This helps you pinpoint opportunities to reduce agent load and improve contact center efficiency. Streamlining after-call work or improving agent training can reduce AHT and boost satisfaction.
Formula: (Total number of incoming + outgoing calls) in a given period Pro Tip: Break call volume into categoriescalls managed by agents and self-service options (like interactive voice response systems). This helps you pinpoint opportunities to reduce agent load and improve contact center efficiency.
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