NICE inContact

AUGUST 12, 2019

The ability to achieve the “right” staffing mix has a direct impact on customer service metrics like service levels (SLA), average speed of answer (ASA), and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Forecasting and scheduling are the first half of the equation as it relates to contact center workforce management basics.

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Playvox

JANUARY 25, 2024

Workforce optimization tools automate the operational performance management processes, providing added muscle to workforce management (WFM), quality management (QM), agent coaching , analytics, and reporting. And while many companies begin by deploying these solutions, this is only the beginning of the journey.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 12, 2019

The ability to achieve the “right” staffing mix has a direct impact on customer service metrics like service levels (SLA), average speed of answer (ASA), and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Forecasting and scheduling are the first half of the equation as it relates to contact center workforce management basics.

Contact Center 54

Contact Center Management contact center workforce Employee engagement 54

Playvox

JANUARY 11, 2024

Call center workforce management is the art and science of having the right number of agents available at the right times to answer an accurately forecasted volume of incoming customer contacts at the service level standard set by a contact center while minimizing cost.

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Balto

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

If you’re running an omnichannel contact center, the scheduling process should also involve allocating more staff to the channels that anticipate a higher demand. When scheduling is done right, you’ll be able to improve first-call resolution, maximize cost efficiency, and boost overall customer satisfaction and service level scores.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Occupancy – it’s good to know how many of your resources are being used at any one time but it’s even better to keep some agents in ‘reserve’ to handle random contact arrival patterns and maintain service levels. Running a series of ‘what if’ scenarios helps to.

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DMG Consulting

APRIL 5, 2017

Consequently, they are ineffective at helping managers adhere to service levels, forcing them to have to reforecast and schedule manually, which is complex and time-consuming. This is a game changer for contact centers.

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Zoom International

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In the day to day operations of many contact centers, we focus on traditional operational metrics, such as service level, talk time and adherence. Most companies buy into the belief that satisfied customers equal increased loyalty and revenue. Fred Reichheld, and Satmetrix Systems, Inc.

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Calabrio

MARCH 17, 2025

While it may seem like a safe approach to ensure service levels are met, the reality is that it leads to inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. Some implications of an overstaffed contact center include: Higher labor costs Wages and overhead increase, cutting into profit margins.

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Calabrio

MARCH 7, 2025

The answer lies in its direct impact on several key aspects of your call center’s productivity and performance and, ultimately, your customer experience. Improve service levels SLAs are critical for measuring and maintaining service quality. But why is getting that prediction right so crucial?

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