Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

Average handling times (AHT) increase. This can be achieved if all agents are trained on both campaigns so that the queue hold time can be reduced. Re-visiting key performance metrics : When thinking about a call center and metrics, we mainly focus on Average Handle time (AHT) or average talk time.

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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. This could include bonuses, gift cards, extra time off, or other perks. Of course, ease-of-use and automation are only the half of it.

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Global Response

MARCH 1, 2022

Are you looking to make sure call center agents are equipped to handle each call as efficiently as possible? Then you may want to look at average handle time and first contact resolution. In this situation, the best KPIs to track would include average handle time and FCR (first call resolution).

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Talkdesk

JUNE 21, 2019

Reducing average wait time and average handle time in your contact can yield huge customer satisfaction increases for your business. In this blog, we outline what call wrap up time is and actionable steps you can take to reduce it in your contact center.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 9, 2018

Industry standards say that you want to answer 80% of your calls within 20 seconds. While this will mean 20% of the calls will have to be put on hold, 80% is a realistic goal that is used by most in the call center industry. Of course, every company is different, and you may have to customize your service levels.

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Calabrio

MARCH 22, 2025

Of course, individual contact center managers and leaders can play many different roles across the organization. Managing Processes: Ensuring that teams are in place and available is, of course, only the half of it. They may focus on one particular area or team within the operation. And if you can measure it, you can improve it.

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Spearline

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

So we’ve established the need for good audio quality to improve customer experience, agent experience, and vital metrics like average handling time and first call resolution. It’s worth remembering, of course, that ‘good audio quality’ can vary from one country to the next. And what’s PESQ?

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