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Three Ways to Effortlessly Cut Average Handle Time 

Toister Performance Solutions

The interactive voice response system (IVR) prompts you to enter some basic account information like the last four digits of your social security number. The real frustration begins once you (finally) get a live agent on the phone and they ask you for the same information all over again. Then your IVR steps in.

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25 Call Center Leaders Share the Most Effective Ways to Boost Contact Center Efficiency

Callminer

Our solution, VIA Contact Centre, is actually an adapted form of Skype for Business that offers added benefits to the contact center like call recording, smart agent selection, and interactive voice response – the latter is particularly useful as it negates the need for switchboards entirely. Errors happen.

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How to Effectively Empower Call Center Agents

Global Response

What does empowerment look like when it comes to their role? Agent empowerment is key for increasing retention and job satisfaction, but it also plays a large role in effective customer service and customer satisfaction. So, how do you create empowered call center agents who can deliver great service day-in and day-out?

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Mastering Call Center Productivity: A Complete 2025 Guide

Balto

A call center’s productivity becomes a transformative force when it aligns with customer expectations, agent empowerment, and operational excellence. Average Handling Time (AHT) : Efficiency Without Sacrificing Quality AI redefines AHT by eliminating inefficiencies without forcing call center agents to rush.