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CustomerRetention & Churn Rate. CustomerRetention (CRR) and Customer Churn (CCR) rates go hand in hand. Retention rate refers to the percentage of existing customers or users that are still part of the organization’s pool of consumers with a certain period of time. 5% or lower.
Add flexibility with self-scheduling Empower agents with the ability to manage their schedules, promoting better work-life balance and increasing job satisfaction. High NPS scores indicate strong customer relationships. ScheduleAdherence: Measures how well agents adhere to their scheduled work hours.
The Golden Rules of SLAs Real-time adherence Studies show that contact centers with WFM tools have a 7.5% higher adherence rate than those without. Real-time adherence ensures that contact centers can react quickly to changing customer demand. The numbers back this up. What Should I Look for in WFM software?
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