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5 Ways to Reduce Average Handle Time Without Sacrificing Quality

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Getting the right tickets to the right agent can have a positive impact on average handle time because it avoids the ticket being passed around from agent to agent. As customer support professionals, we’re not strangers to data and metrics. How to calculate Average Handle Time (AHT).

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Don’t Make Me Repeat My Story!

ShepHyken

I’m always frustrated when I call a customer support number that I’ve called before and have to retell my story. My friend and fellow customer service and experience expert Jason Bradshaw responded that the same thing happens with online chat. The same goes for when I’m transferred to another person.

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24/7/365 Secure Call Center Service: A Game-Changer for Modern Businesses

TeleDirect

Real-Time Reporting and Analytics Access insights into call volume, Average Handle Time (AHT),Call Abandonment Rate, and service level metrics to continuously optimize performance. Healthcare Handle patient inquiries, appointment scheduling, and emergency support.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 7-11-2022

ShepHyken

This time, the focus is on the customer support center. The ones that focus on the customer’s satisfaction, not so much the productivity metrics that many support centers use, such as AHT (Average Handle Time). My Comment: Here’s another excellent article on CX metrics.

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17 Key Ways to Improve Customer Experience in 2025

TechSee

40% reduction in average handle time (AHT). 18% improvement in customer satisfaction (CSAT). Technology’s Role in Reinforcing Customer-Centric Culture 11. 25% reduction in product return rates.

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Guest Post: The 4 Most Common Misconceptions About Customer Service

ShepHyken

However, according to Stella Connect’s Customer Service Trends for 2021 report , 80% of survey respondents prefer to talk to a real support agent, versus figuring out the issue with self-service options. Misconception #3: Speed is the most important customer service metric.

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Amazing Business Radio: Joe Jorczak

ShepHyken

Shep Hyken interviews Joe Jorczak, Head of Industry for Service & Support at Yext , a company that offers an AI-powered Answers Platform that understands the natural language that mirrors how customers ask questions with the capability to provide direct answers. Customer support teams are under pressure.