CCNG

JULY 27, 2022

There is a great deal of debate about what metrics call centers should measure now, especially with COVID-19 and the accompanying shift to work-at-home agents, staffing shortages, and persistent supply chain issues straining customers’ patience. Times have changed, and where necessary, call center and BPO metrics must change with them.

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CCNG

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Many Contact Centers use metrics of averages to base decisions, i.e.: Average handle time (AHT) Average cost-per-contact (ACC) Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Averages have their place in management decision-making, but they cannot be overly relied upon. Isn’t there a better way?

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Global Response

MARCH 24, 2025

In this article, well explore what a call center knowledge management system (KMS) is and how it can bridge the gaps between your agents, information storage, and customer service. As self-service systems get smarter, your agents are left to manage more complex customer issues. What is a knowledge management system?

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Call Design

JULY 6, 2021

Understanding how to make a profit on the double bottom line (DBL) involves employing a broad range of KPIs and key metrics to ensure a contact centre meets every need that a business may have in supporting their customers. of the 380 contact centre professionals they asked thought customer satisfaction was one of the most important metrics.

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Fonolo

MARCH 2, 2021

But most metrics that contact center managers use to measure agents focus on optimizing them rather than encouraging them. Here are the critical call center agent performance metrics. The 4 Most Important Call Center Agent Performance Metrics. Other Common Operational Agent Performance Metrics. Agent Satisfaction.

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Fonolo

MARCH 4, 2021

Contact center reporting can be stressful for even the most seasoned managers and directors. But when your team’s performance is being evaluated based on cold hard metrics, it can be downright nerve-wracking to explain the numbers to upper management. The average call center has an FCR of 72%. Manage agent wellness.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 20, 2025

Teach stress management techniques to handle difficult calls. Monitor and Analyze Performance Metrics Regularly track KPIs such as customer satisfaction scores (CSAT), average handle time (AHT), and call abandonment rates to identify areas for improvement.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 15, 2017

My first manager had a poster on his wall that said, “There isn’t a lot of traffic on the extra mile,” a tenet of Customer Service. Most importantly, these companies empowered the front-line teams to succeed in their jobs as well by removing metrics for job performance based on “average handling time.”

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2021

However, it becomes much easier for the organization to stay in sync, aiming for clarity, transparency, and better management of the remote contact center agents. Network & Device Management. For instance, if the agents’ device is unsupportive, the manager can fetch a report to track that. Real-time Remote Monitoring.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

Given the current state of technology, your strategic goals must now go beyond improving metrics. Customer Experience will be the primary focus for successful operations in 2019 but is that “unwavering commitment to better CX” controlled by smaller metrics that don’t have a big effect on the experience as a whole?

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TechSee

MARCH 19, 2019

When a virtual agent fields a customer’s enquiry, collects all relevant details and passes it to a human agent for final approval, how should average handling time ( AHT ) be measured? Customer care center metrics in the era of self-service clearly require a different approach. New Self Service KPI Metrics.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 13, 2025

Increases Agent Confidence and Efficiency Training ensures agents are well-equipped to handle various customer scenarios. Reduces response times and improves problem-solving abilities. Enhances Call Center Performance Improves key metrics such as average handle time (AHT) and customer satisfaction scores (CSAT).

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Fonolo

MARCH 16, 2023

But without the contact center KPIs and metrics that managers use to measure the effectiveness of their operations, you’d never know for sure. We asked contact center industry influencers to share their insights into the changing role of KPIs and shine a light on new metrics to watch. KPIs matter. And they’re changing quickly.

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Workforce Management 2025 Call Center Productivity Guide: Must-Have Metrics and Key Success Strategies Share Achieving maximum call center productivity is anything but simple. Average Handle Time (AHT): Tracks the average duration of a customer interaction.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Optimized Workforce Management Having the right people in the right place at the right time is essential. TeleDirect employs sophisticated workforce management software to forecast call volumes and schedule agents accordingly. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement Faster response times dont happen by accident.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 11, 2025

Measuring the Success of Conversation Intelligence When measuring the success of conversation intelligence programs, one of the most crucial distinctions is separating soft skills metrics from customer experience metrics.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 20, 2025

Focus on First-Call Resolution (FCR) First-call resolution is one of the most important metrics for measuring call center performance. Provide stress management techniques to help agents remain calm under pressure. Use Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) metrics to track progress.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 14, 2025

Ways to minimize wait times: Use automatic call distribution (ACD) to route calls to the right agents. Optimize workforce management to match staffing levels with call volume. Important call center metrics to monitor: First-call resolution (FCR). Average handle time (AHT). Net promoter score (NPS).

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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. But not only that they’re also getting reduced average call handling (ACH) time 20% plus improvement in AHT. Please Share.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To understand how effective chatbots can be, there are several chatbot success metrics you need to track. With that in mind, in this article we’ll break down the top chatbot performance metrics that you should pay attention to, starting with the staple chatbot metrics and then moving onto the more technical chatbot metrics.

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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. Important metrics and KPIs for measuring agent productivity. As a call center, you have many metrics and KPIs available to measure agent productivity. Average Handle Time (AHT). Offer flexible scheduling.

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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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Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

Workforce Management How to Measure, Evaluate, and Improve Call Center Agent Performance Share In today’s competitive business landscape, call center agents serve as the critical frontline, directly shaping customer perceptions and driving brand loyalty. This means, first, they must be able to track the right agent performance metrics.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 9, 2025

Train Agents for Speed and Efficiency Teach effective call-handling techniques to resolve issues quickly. Reduce Average Handle Time (AHT) Without Sacrificing Quality Use call monitoring software to identify and remove inefficiencies. Call back customers at a scheduled time, reducing frustration.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 18, 2025

Domestic brands are increasingly exploring call center outsourcing both nearshore and offshore as a cost-effective alternative to managing customer experience (CX) in-house. At the same time, rapid advances in AI are transforming how contact centers operate, enabling smarter automation and data-driven insights.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2022

Shep Hyken interviews Adrian Brady-Cesana, author of The Four CX Pillars to Grow Your Business Now: The Customer Experience Manager Playbook , and host of The CXChronicles Podcast. Top Takeaways: Adrian Brady-Cesana shares what every customer experience manager needs to have in their playbook, the four CX pillars for business growth.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 28, 2025

In 2025, achieving the right benchmarks means understanding the metrics that matter, tracking them effectively, and striving for continuous improvement. Here’s how to do it effectively: Identify Relevant Call Center KPIs To get started, focus on the metrics that reveal how well your contact center is operating.

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Call Experts

APRIL 14, 2022

Therefore, the average speed of an answer is meant to measure how long it takes for an incoming call to get answered by someone (agent or IVR). The ASA metric is measured in seconds, and it’s calculated as the average time calls spend waiting in the queue before they are answered. Average Speed to Answer.

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Callminer

JULY 16, 2018

Contact centers especially struggle with how to train, manage, and engage agents properly. As their manager, it is also important that you include at-home employees in all internal communications. Gamification is the use of games and technology to offer incentives to employees based on their performance metrics.

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CCNG

APRIL 12, 2023

Not average handling time or other internal metrics. If there are multiple transfers, long wait times with an agent, or other barriers then you know the answer. Solutions like Knowledge Management, CRM integration, agent assistance and so much more help with both their experience and enablement.

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Fonolo

JUNE 9, 2020

One of the most challenging aspects of running a contact center is managing your team. Metrics for Evaluating Contact Center Agent Performance. The first rule of business performance management: don’t make decisions blindly. Average Handle Time (AHT). Where should you begin? Did you know? Occupancy Rate.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Call centers predict future call volumes and other metrics so demand can be better met and good service levels can be maintained with optimized resources. By predicting call volumes, managers can avoid costly overstaffing while preventing the risks associated with understaffing.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

By establishing metrics for factors like “time spent in the knowledge base,” “screens to resolution,” or “questions to authentication,” you will learn what agents experience when supporting customers. Alternatively, dissect average handle time for your agents’ phone conversations.

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CCNG

MARCH 1, 2023

Avoid a myopic focus on efficiency metrics. Too much focus on average handle time or average speed of answer will often produce unintended consequences that create negative customer experiences and put undue stress on the agent. You get what you measure. Teach your whole brand the value of your contact center.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Call center managers must be aware of industry trends, customer needs, and the latest call center technology. Call center managers can establish benchmarks by setting goals for their call center metrics , also known as key performance indicators (KPIs). The Executive Guide to Improving 6 Call Center Metrics.

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Callminer

JUNE 21, 2017

There are a number of tried and tested training methods managers can rely upon. Some managers might organize weekly or monthly meetings, based on preference. The advantage is that this information is accessible by staff members at all times so they can learn at their own pace and get the most from the training. Role-playing.

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