Agent burnout, First call resolution and Trends

Telltale Signs: How to Identify Call Center Agent Burnout

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve previously discussed ways to combat agent burnout , but today we ask: What are the symptoms? Identifying the symptoms of burnout as soon as possible can significantly boost your service quality, workplace satisfaction, and bottom line. The Top Contact Center Trends to Watch in 2019. Investing in Agents.

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The Complete Guide to Call Center Management

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Average time of work after calls – the amount of time agents spend working on related tasks after they’ve hung up with the customer. Average handle time – the amount of time agents spend on a call and working on related tasks after they’ve hung up with the customer. Focus on preventing employee burnout.

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7 Must-Know Tips to Prepare Your Contact Center for the Holidays

ROI CX Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While this season is an exciting time to enjoy with loved ones, contact centers can quickly become overwhelmed this time of year by an influx of calls, stressed-out customers, and increased demands. These metrics will enable you to analyze trends and predict future contact center needs to meet holiday demand.

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

Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

Optimized Call Center Operational Efficiency: By tracking relevant metrics, call center managers can streamline operations, reduce average handle time (AHT), and improve first call resolution (FCR). Leverage historical data, seasonal trends, and predicted call volumes to accurately forecast future demand.

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4 Key Contributors to Call Center Absenteeism and How to Address Them

Fonolo

OCTOBER 25, 2022

You’ll want to track absence rates over an extended period and use those figures to find patterns and trends in your agents’ activity. How to Calculate Absence Rate in the Call Center. If you don’t have enough agents working, your call center won’t have the resources to deal with high call volumes and caller demand.

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2024 Predictions for Call Center Outsourcing

Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 3, 2024

Our insights draw from current trends, emerging technologies, and the changing needs of businesses and customers. Let’s grade our 2023 predictions before unveiling our anticipated trends for the BPO industry in 2024. Prediction: Political Call Centers Confront the Self-Service Trend Why?

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Top Call Center Agent Performance Metrics You Must Track

Balto

JANUARY 21, 2025

Agent scoring dashboard on performance focused metrics Understanding Call Center Metrics How to Choose the Right Agent Performance Metrics for Your Contact Center Choosing the right contact center metric comes down to relevance, actionability, and measurability. Balto reporting dashboard for managers viewing agent metrics 1.

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Call Center Agent Performance Metrics: A Blueprint for Success

Balto

JANUARY 2, 2025

Agent scoring dashboard on performance focused metrics Understanding Call Center Metrics How to Choose the Right Metrics for Your Contact Center Choosing the right contact center metric comes down to relevance, actionability, and measurability. Shorter queues translate to happier customers and fewer repeat calls.

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Call Center Analytics: How to Analyze Call Center Data

Balto

JANUARY 14, 2025

Call center analytics involves the systematic collection, processing, and interpretation of data generated within a contact center. But modern analytics goes beyond basic metricsit leverages technologies like call center data science, machine learning models, and big data to provide deeper insights.

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Improving Customer Service in BPOs with Multi-Tenant Contact Center Software

Hodusoft

AUGUST 9, 2023

Enhance FCR A study conducted by SQM Group revealed that nine out of every ten respondents (93 percent, to be precise) expect their issues to be resolved or their queries to be answered on the very first call. With so many customers valuing first-call resolution ( FCR ), the industry standard of 75 percent feels inadequate.

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What is an ACD? The Basics of Automatic Call Distribution

Noble Systems

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Once a caller’s issue is identified, the ACD picks the agent that is the most suitable match. Proficiency levels can help choose between similarly skilled agents. With the right configuration and tools, an effective ACD streamlines the entire call routing process and minimizes wasted time, for agents and for customers.

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5 Benefits of Improving Agent Productivity

Mindtouch

MARCH 28, 2018

Despite new trends like automated support and chatbots , the human element remains a cornerstone of customer support. And when those customers do inevitably call in to the contact center, it’s important that they’re met by a prompt, knowledgeable, and efficient agent. 5 Benefits of Improving Agent Productivity.

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Successful Predictive Dialer Campaign for Your Business

NobelBiz

MARCH 6, 2023

This ensures that customers are connected to the right agent. Track call center metrics, such as average handling time, first-call resolution rate, and customer satisfaction scores. This information is useful in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing call center operations.

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Call Center Management: Best Practices, KPIs, Metrics & Roles

Balto

JANUARY 18, 2025

Key Focus Areas: Forecasting call volume and staffing appropriately. Managing shifts to prevent agent burnout. Call Center Agents The Frontline Warriors Call center agents are the frontline warriors of any call center operation. Leveraging analytics to refine scheduling models.

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Call Center Management: Best Practices, KPIs, Metrics & Roles

Balto

JANUARY 17, 2025

Key Focus Areas: Forecasting call volume and staffing appropriately. Managing shifts to prevent agent burnout. Call Center Agents The Frontline Warriors Call center agents are the frontline warriors of any call center operation. Leveraging analytics to refine scheduling models.

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2024 Predictions for Call Center Outsourcing

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Call Center Agent Performance Metrics: A Blueprint for Success

Call Center Analytics: How to Analyze Call Center Data

Improving Customer Service in BPOs with Multi-Tenant Contact Center Software

What is an ACD? The Basics of Automatic Call Distribution

5 Benefits of Improving Agent Productivity

The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Successful Predictive Dialer Campaign for Your Business

Call Center Management: Best Practices, KPIs, Metrics & Roles

Call Center Management: Best Practices, KPIs, Metrics & Roles

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