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KPI 101: Call Center Workforce Management Metrics

Global Response

There are KPIs that may be considered basic to the contact center. But each account customizes the metrics to its specific situation, which may differ by product category, industry, sales strategy or any number of factors. Abandon rate. The inverse of the answer rate. They are essential for account performance.

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Merlang: Erlang C’s Sexy Younger Brother

Pipkins

Correct modeling of abandon rates. Calls handled can become a service-level type. Indirect occupied time, such as unscheduled acts bathroom breaks or supervisor interruptions, can be accounted for, Accurate predictions for the number of abandons and busy signals. Give us a call and we’ll make the introduction!

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What Is Call Center Forecasting (and How to Increase Your Forecast Accuracy)

Babelforce

Other predictable events that affect demand are contact volume variations based on the types of calls, average handle times for each call type, and abandon rates. It must factor in everything from when the call starts to the point when the agent finishes their post-call tasks. Average handle times.

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Building Blocks of Workforce Management

Insite Managed Solutions

Understanding contact center metric targets such as average speed of answer (ASA), service level, abandonment rate, average handle time (AHT), and budgeted hours are critical for success. Those factors must also be account for. Destress After an Unpleasant Call. Call Center Quality. Nicola Behr.