SharpenCX

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s the story of abandoned calls. Customers abandon calls when they’re frustrated from long hold times and unanswered questions. Spikes in abandoned calls take a toll on agent productivity and customer satisfaction. And often, they lead your customers to abandon your brand entirely.

Abandon Call 67

Abandon Call Metrics Call Center Interactive Voice Response 67

aircall

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Even smooth jazz is preferable to silence, and any effort to entertain callers will be recognized as evidence of your empathy. Convincing more customers to wait longer will certainly improve your abandonment rate, but it may not raise their satisfaction rate. Finally, don’t forget about on-hold music. Let Callers Opt Out. Okay, okay.

Abandon rate 81

Abandon rate Abandon Call Entertainment Wait times 81

aircall

MARCH 31, 2021

Call analytics are useful tools for predicting call volume and minimizing wait times. As much as you might plan for the proper call center staffing, anomalies can and do happen. But, during the busiest of times, a call queue can save the day! How Does a Call Center Queue Work? .

Abandon rate 62

Abandon rate Interactive Voice Response Call flow Wait times 62

aircall

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Even smooth jazz is preferable to silence, and any effort to entertain callers will be recognized as evidence of your empathy. Convincing more customers to wait longer will certainly improve your abandonment rate, but it may not raise their satisfaction rate. Finally, don’t forget about on-hold music. Let Callers Opt Out. Okay, okay.

Abandon rate 85

Abandon rate Abandon Call Entertainment Wait times 85