SharpenCX

OCTOBER 7, 2020

And it happens so frequently because not every business leader sees the contact center from the lens of the manager. Good managers know that the way to drive performance up and slim costs isn’t to trim budgets and topple more work on your agents. Use the daily performance data you collect to strengthen 1:1 coaching. What’s more?

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Balto

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Myth: Call coaching software is only helpful for onboarding new agents. Fact: 61% of tenured agents use call coaching software and those who do have higher job satisfaction and other success metrics across the board. How Does Call Coaching Software Help New Agents? How Does Call Coaching Software Help Tenured Agents?

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Playvox

JUNE 10, 2022

Coaching your contact center agents on their performance can either fill everyone with dread or be a productive activity that you and your agents look forward to. Either way, it needs to be done, and arming yourself with a full set of coaching tips for contact center agents will ensure the sessions are productive.

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Balto

MAY 23, 2022

Ugh, Call Center Coaching…Let’s talk about it. . Ok, Call Center Coaching…what is it? Such gripping narratives use exhilarating phrases like “annual performance review,” “call center coaching tools,” and “telephony integration.” Defining the Challenges with Call Center Coaching. Coaching doesn’t scale.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 5, 2019

However, every day in the contact center, supervisors and managers send incomplete messages to their agents, failing to prescribe what “medicine” is needed to correct their performance problems. So how can you effectively “treat” your contact center with invaluable coaching medicine? This is where an effective coach comes in.

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Babelforce

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

They also: Take part in meetings Complete training Mentor and coach new employees Go on breaks. But they still take away from the time agents could spend taking calls. The time spent on these activities is called shrinkage. What’s a good average for shrinkage? 6 ways to better manage call center shrinkage.

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TechSee

AUGUST 26, 2024

Similarly, call center agents are measured on their average handle times. These two metrics are closely related, as longer handle times will naturally result in longer wait times for customers. This can result in multiple follow-up calls and longer average handle times, exacerbating customer frustration.

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CCNG

MARCH 30, 2022

Over the last couple of years, I have noticed the word “cadence” come up frequently within the work-at-home leadership vocabulary as part of how to manage front-line agents. However, using the word “cadence” as a management tool to lead people in the work-at-home space puts a manager’s skills and ability to achieve top performance into a box.

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COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’ve been following along, you already know the incredible value that a balanced scorecard brings to performance management. Agent Scorecards Now, let’s explore agent scorecards crucial in coaching, development and staff engagement. These scorecards serve as a valuable tool during monthly coaching sessions with agents.

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Monet Software

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The college and pro football regular seasons are wrapping up, and every year that means one thing – some coaches will be out of a job. Coaching is important, whether you run a football team or a contact center. And if you’re not getting the most out of your coaching efforts, it will impact customer service. Not enough time.

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Balto

JULY 12, 2022

As we continue our series into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for contact centers, we’re turning our attention to managers and supervisors. But what about our managers? These are the folks that keep our operations running smoothly: training and coaching our agents, and working to improve overall customer satisfaction.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Are you a call center operations manager striving to enhance your team’s productivity and deliver hyper efficiency in your daily operations? The Need for Hyper Efficiency in Call Centers As a call center operations manager, you need to stay on top of the latest trends in hyper efficiency to ensure that your organization is successful.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a call center leader, you rely on your call center managers to ensure everything runs smoothly. But call center managers don’t have easy jobs — reviewing metrics, engaging employees, onboarding new talent, researching the latest call center technology , and keeping customers happy are only a few parts of a call center manager’s day.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 12, 2021

As managers, you need to be aware of your agents’ performance to ensure a good customer experience. Average Handle Time (AHT). Average handle time is the average amount of time it takes an agent to wrap up a phone call or live chat. And, agent performance is linked to agent productivity.

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Balto

JUNE 13, 2022

On the flip side, we also need to keep an eye on escalations and manager requests. When customers ask to speak to a manager, they’re usually not happy. So, as we continue our KPI series over the coming weeks, in this article we’re going to focus on manager requests and how to reduce them. CSAT scores can take a hit.

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Balto

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Working to manage a call center has many moving parts and can often create a feeling of drinking from a firehose for those who are newer to a managerial role. Perhaps you’re already in call center management or an agent aspiring to work your way up and are seeking to learn more about what all is involved.

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CX Global Media

AUGUST 1, 2019

Common KPIs like First Contact Resolution (FCR) and Average Handle Time (AHT) might be common KPIs but they ways they are being improved upon are very dynamic. Jim Rembach : Now, you and I know that focusing in on just those metrics and managing those metrics is not where performance and change comes from.

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Global Response

MAY 1, 2023

Is workforce management really necessary for call centers? The short answer is yes, but if you’re currently swimming in a sea of workforce management softwares, or looking for ways to make your call center processes more efficient, it might seem overwhelming. But first, what exactly is workforce management (WFM)?

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JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

And the only way to succeed is through an effective contact center management system. This blog will look at the tips and best practices for contact center management. What is Contact Center Management? Contact center management is how managers run their contact center’s daily operations.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Average handle time is an important contact centre metric but it can be a double-edged sword that creates customer dissatisfaction. So, is Average Handle Time (AHT) still a relevant metric and what does it mean for contact centres today?

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Playvox

MARCH 19, 2024

Infusing artificial intelligence (AI) into processes is top of mind for business leaders and managers in all industries and across all job functions. These “cutting-edge” technologies at the time helped managers better distribute and manage voice calls more efficiently. But it goes beyond enabling automation.

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Call Design

JULY 6, 2021

Here’s a list of 10 key metrics that can be used by contact centre managers to ensure the delivery of both strong customer experiences and financial performance through workforce efficiency. Average Handle Time (AHT). Average handling time tells you how much time on average, an agent spends working on a task.

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Calltools

MAY 3, 2023

With text analytics, managers can assess the customer’s perception of their interaction with the contact center and identify sentiment trends for each agent and their workforce as a whole. From there, call center managers can identify overarching areas for improvement, agents who need training, agents who deserve rewards, and more.

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OctopusTech

JUNE 18, 2024

When managing a call center, you will have to deal with numerous expenses. Reduce Average Handle Time It is a good thing to provide your agents with knowledge management tools. Along with that, you may also consider offering real-time coaching. Call centers are a major expense for many businesses.

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Outsource Consultants

APRIL 12, 2021

If you’re looking to refine your already exceptional BPO training or trying to “catch” your competitors, here are the top three priorities for managing your training with your outsource call center vendor: BPO Vendor Priority #1 — Train with the Right Tools. What gets you over the hump? Create role-play scenarios that sharpen sales rebuttals.

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Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

To ensure your contact center agents spend a vast majority of their time with customers resolving issues and as little time as possible on administrative tasks and after-call work, agents need the right kind of tools, processes, coaching, motivation, and goals in place. How are managers delivering coaching?

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Hodusoft

JUNE 7, 2024

Call Center Management: Challenges, Strategies, Tips, and Best Practices In today’s time, setting up a call or contact center is extremely easy. In such time, the words of noted American business executive, chemical engineer, and writer Jack Welch ring true even after so many years. Why do businesses need call center management?

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Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

Additionally, ongoing coaching and feedback can help agents improve their performance and stay motivated. This could include a knowledge base that provides quick access to answers and solutions and a customer relationship management (CRM) system that helps agents keep track of customer interactions and preferences.

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A remote work location requires a different mindset from contact center management — and a distinct set of guidelines. Remote work agreements make clear for both agents and managers what the qualifications are for working outside the office and what’s expected of those who do. What Is A Remote Work Policy?

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

To properly manage your teams and fulfill your customers and business objectives, you must monitor many KPIs. However, with the volume of calls and data generated on a daily basis in contact centers, managers and supervisors frequently feel overwhelmed. The metrics that are appropriate for your organization will serve as your compass.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

TIP: Common KPIs for contact center agents can include average handle time (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and customer satisfaction score (CSat). Establish Your KPI Tracking Methods If you don’t already have a system to track agent performance, it’s time to upgrade. Still, many managers use this back to front.

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Monet Software

OCTOBER 3, 2019

A common way to analyze the quality of calls being handled by your contact center is to record the calls and to have a QA analyst monitor the recordings. Clearly, the time this takes is extensive and prevents management from monitoring a majority of the calls coming into the call center. Average Handling Time.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 21, 2021

TIP: Common KPIs for contact center agents can include Average Handle Time (AHT), First Call Resolution (FCR), and Customer Satisfaction score (CSat). If you don’t already have a system to track agent performance , it’s time to make the upgrade. Offer coaching sessions. Check out this article for more info.

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Callminer

APRIL 24, 2020

Following the agent interview and selection process, managers should be keyed into how best to facilitate ongoing agent support, growth, and training. Quality monitoring software , such as speech analytics , automatically monitor and score 100% of calls, helping managers deliver objective feedback and improve agent performance.

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Serenova

AUGUST 25, 2020

For this reason, workforce management has become a core focus of discussion amongst leaders looking to take their contact centers to the next level. However, a recent study highlighted that more than 69% of businesses still have no cross-channel workforce management solution in place. What is Workforce Management?

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SharpenCX

MAY 6, 2020

How you manage your contact center and develop your agents has a direct impact on customer outcomes and your bottom line. It’s time to break down your call center management by the numbers to see how you’re adding value each day. Coaching your agents improves the quality of service they provide. And, they enjoy doing it.

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TechSee

APRIL 24, 2023

This shift is generally a proven way to improve customer satisfaction scores, first-call resolution rates, and average handle times. You can also further develop your culture of continuous learning by inviting agents to share their own ideas with management.

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