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Why an 80/20 Service Level is Wrong for Your Call Center

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Its origins go back over 5 decades, to the earliest days of call centers. Call center service levels are, broadly speaking, a commitment to a particular average speed of answer, or ASA. And for many call center managers, maintaining these service levels is a top priority.

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New Survey on Service Level: 80/20 Is Still Going Strong

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When it comes to metrics for tracking call center performance, service level is the undeniable king of the hill. It’s a measure of how quickly calls are answered by agents. The most typical target is “80/20” which means 80% of calls are answered within 20 seconds. You can download it here.