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How to Measure, Evaluate, and Improve Call Center Agent Performance

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Below, we look at 15 agent performance metrics and key performance indicators, each of which can add to your contact centers understanding of strengths and shortcomings in overall performanceat the level of individual agents and larger teams. Why it matters: Reflects reduced (or increased) customer effort.

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Top Call Center Agent Performance Metrics You Must Track

Balto

Choosing the right agent performance metrics can be crucial for your call center Its also essential to differentiate between customer-focused metrics and agent-focused metrics. Agent-focused metrics, like average handle time, after-call work, and agent turnover, help gauge efficiency and agent performance.

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Call Center Agent Performance Metrics: A Blueprint for Success

Balto

A rising call transfer rate, for instance, signals gaps in agent training or routing systems, giving you a clear area for improvement. Its also essential to differentiate between customer-focused metrics and agent-focused metrics. This helps you pinpoint opportunities to reduce agent load and improve contact center efficiency.

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The 10 Essential Call Center Metrics You Can’t Live Without

Babelforce

In this post: Average Handling Time Customer Satisfaction Service Level First Contact Resolution Call Abandonment Rate Percentage of Calls Blocked Call Transfer Rate Wrap-up Time Customer Effort Score Average Idle Time. Average handling time (AHT) measures the average time it takes agents to complete a call.

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21 Call Center KPIs for Complete Performance Visibility

Babelforce

ASA tells you the average time a caller waits after they are routed to a queue but before they’re bridged to an agent. Customers dislike waiting, so keeping this metric down will improve the customer experience. ASA doesn’t include time spent interacting with your IVR. Hold time is what happened for the customer.).