Calabrio

MARCH 22, 2025

Best Practices Contact Center Management: Best Practices & Strategies for Peak Performance Share The modern contact center is no longer seen as a mere service function at the periphery of the business. At the same time, contact center operations have also taken on a new level complexity.

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Taylor Reach Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There are a lot of smart — very smart — individuals managing and directing Call and Contact Centers today. Yet these bright, bright people still manage from time to time to do things that defy understanding. This is my top ten list of really dumb things that smart call and contact center executives do.

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Callminer

OCTOBER 11, 2018

From essentials like average handle time to broader metrics such as call center service levels , there are dozens of metrics that call center leaders and QA teams must stay on top of, and they all provide visibility into some aspect of performance. First contact resolution (FCR) measures might be…”.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contact centers are always looking for ways to reduce costs. This is particularly true during periods of uncertainty and economic downturn, when call center cost savings contribute to business continuity. However, these drastic measures are usually short term as they negatively affect CX and employee morale.

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Amplifai Coaching Category

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Learn how AHT drives boosts productivity, improves agent morale, and drives customer satisfaction. Learn how to calculate average handle time, tips to improve your contact center's AHT, the pitfalls to avoid, and more.

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Calltools

MAY 3, 2023

5 Tips to Enhance Agents’ Experience Your contact center agents’ experience is just as important as your customers’ experience. 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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Fonolo

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It’s been a journey: The contact center evolved from the humble call center, as more channels of communication became commonplace. In order to keep up with the demands of modern consumers, the contact center is destined to evolve further, into the ‘Customer Experience Hub’ of the future.

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3CLogic

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Agent retention has long been a challenge for contact centers. In fact, a recent ICMI survey shows the average contact center’s agent turnover rate was 58% year over year. So why is high employee turnover so common among contact centers? 7 Employee Retention Strategies For Contact Center Managers.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Luckily, a successful call center is within reach. With some careful thought and these helpful tips, you can optimize your call center’s performance: 1. As success leaders and call center managers, you need to be an example for your agents.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Executives and managers know that contact center goal-setting helps usher in progress and bring about positive change. In a busy customer service department, having an agreed-upon set of milestones helps you cross the finish line because it clarifies decision-making, keeps morale up, and can even reduce agent turnover.

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24-7 InTouch

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When agents can handle and resolve more chats through messaging, this gives them control over response speed, improving quality and accuracy. Lower stress levels in agents show positive outcomes such as increased performance, decreased attrition rates, and higher morale.

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Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

Every workplace has its pros and cons, but contact center agents have one of the toughest jobs out there. Just like agents are protecting your company, contact center leaders and managers need to protect them and their mental health. Burnout Burnout is at the heart of poor emotional well-being in a contact center.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Is gamification the right choice for your contact center? Employee engagement is one of the most challenging aspects to master in the contact center. That’s why many organizations are putting increased emphasis on improving their company culture in order to improve employee morale.

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CCNG

JANUARY 4, 2023

Elevating the Customer Experience (CX) is an obsession for the contact center industry, and rightly so. The experiences that customers have with your contact center condition the way they think about you as a supplier of goods and services and as a trusted part­ner in providing the things that they need and want in their lives.

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Taylor Reach Group

JANUARY 22, 2020

Here are two of those tactics you should avoid: Capping handle time for agents. Trying to manage by AHT (Average Handle Time) will ultimately fail. The shorthand of getting calls completed faster so you can handle more calls sounds reasonable at first blush, but it is not.

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Balto

MARCH 3, 2025

Call center automation is transforming customer service operations across industries, shifting from traditional human-only models to a hybrid approach that blends technology with human expertise. Voice biometrics and authentication streamline the verification process, reducing average handle time by 45 seconds per call.

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Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

This is where modern contact centers are turning to cutting-edge solutions, including AI, to deliver real-time performance tracking and more actionable coaching. Agent performance is at the core of overall contact center productivity as well as customer experience quality.

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Playvox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If you’re a contact center professional, you’re probably feeling the pain of agent staffing shortages. This difficulty includes finding contact center agents. There are creative measures every call center can take to address agent staffing shortages. Higher queue times. Don’t despair.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Average handle time and hold times increase, while eventually, customer satisfaction decreases. TIP: Assess your call center’s retention by calculating agent attrition rates. Common Causes of Low Call Center Retention. Let’s see how we can improve call center employee retention. Invest in training.

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Playvox

MARCH 27, 2023

Operating a successful contact center demands attention to a wide range of factors, from investing in your agents’ well-being and training to implementing the right tools and technology. Training programs should be designed to meet the specific needs of the contact center and its agents.

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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. Chat Interactions Contact centers aren’t just for the phone.

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pindrop

AUGUST 16, 2021

It takes time for a caller to go through KBAs, which adds to the overall duration of the call. Each KBA required to complete authentication increases the average handle time required to authenticate a caller and increases the average cost per call for the contact center. Watch the Webinar.

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Momentum Telecom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Accept that you will need to move past basic call metrics Some organizations track basic metrics like total calls or average handle time. Smarter staffing & scheduling Workforce management is one of the hardest parts of managing a customer service team or larger contact center.

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Babelforce

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a blended contact center, agents can take incoming calls and make outgoing calls as well. That’s different from an inbound contact center which focuses on incoming calls, or an outbound contact center which focuses on outgoing calls. Why a blended contact center may be the best option for you.

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Noble Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Improving contact center agent productivity can have a major impact on bottom-line results. There are many lists of “Top” Contact Center KPIs that you can access with a simple Internet search. There are many lists of “Top” Contact Center KPIs that you can access with a simple Internet search.

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Calabrio

MARCH 7, 2025

Workforce Engagement How to Combat Call Center Agent Attrition Share You know the signs: increased average handle time (AHT), increased irritation, productivity decline. Even in a remote/hybrid workforce, contact center leaders (if theyre paying attention) can see when their employees are slipping.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 8, 2025

NobelBiz Omnichannel Contact Center makes it easier for agents to manage every conversationvoice, email, chat, or SMSfrom a single platform. Most call center issues dont start with agentsthey start with the systems behind them. Over time, that stress adds up. A connected experience starts with the right foundation.

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Call Experts

APRIL 14, 2022

This article will dive into the critical metrics of a contact center like average speed to answer, handling time, first call resolution, quality assurance, and more. Average Speed to Answer. There are many contact center metrics that you can use to measure agent performance. Handling Time.

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Monet Software

APRIL 24, 2020

High-speed internet, cloud-based applications and other technologies have opened a new vista for the call center—the remote agents. Most contact centers have had to quickly transition to working from home as a direct effect of COVID-19. No longer is the company limited to the talent pool surrounding the contact center.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

To help start you off on the right foot, we’ve put together a guide about all things call center management , so you know exactly how to succeed and can teach your agents how to do the same. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Why strong call center management is important.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Operating a successful contact center is rarely a simple undertaking. As any customer support manager knows, there are a number of crucial factors that come into play when looking to succeed in the call center world. We often hear from call center managers who are trying to improve their call metrics with our solutions.

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Balto

MARCH 17, 2025

These systems can also detect when wait times exceed acceptable thresholds and alert supervisors in real-time. They utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average handle time and customer satisfaction scores to help agents and managers make informed decisions, identify issues, and enhance operational efficiency.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Low Employee Morale Employee morale directly goes hand in hand with productivity. Creation of a caring and positive work environment whereby agents are perceived and recognized for the important contributions that they give to the organization will boost morale and productivity.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ready to level up your contact center team? Improving call center agent performance can seem overwhelming, and you might wonder where to start. TIP: Common KPIs for contact center agents can include average handle time (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and customer satisfaction score (CSat).

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Call center managers can target other pressing issues as a result of streamlining workflow. Furthermore, allowing competent agents the freedom to retort differently and find creative ways to resolve issues can boost their morale, work engagement, and productivity. Engage agents. Examine key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Calabrio

MARCH 5, 2025

A higher FCR indicates that a contact center is handling more interactions efficiently and effectively in a single interaction, leading to increased customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs. Successfully resolving customer issues on the first attempt boosts agent morale and job satisfaction.

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VocalCom

JULY 1, 2019

At the same time, they are swayed by products that appeal to their tastes and values, and their interactions with brands can fail or succeed depending on how their feelings are treated. Here are five ways to empower your contact center agents. Peers may also be paired together to encourage ongoing learning and moral support.

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