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KPI 101: Call Center Workforce Management Metrics

Global Response

Abandon rate. The inverse of the answer rate. Abandon rate = calls abandoned รท (calls abandoned + calls answered). The functional state of a Brand Specialist, be it available, on call, after-contact work or other designation. Agent status.

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Call Center Optimization: Best Practices & Strategies

JustCall

With the help of contact center optimization, the business manages its regular call center operations and improves employee engagement. It also manages the hiring and training of employees, call center workforce scheduling and better customer interaction.

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Will the CFO โ€œBuyโ€ Your SMB Contact Center Budget?

Monet Software

Whether you rely on spreadsheets or have invested in call center workforce management software , be ready to show how you got to your conclusions. An analysis of AHT since the product release can demonstrate why the help desk will need extra staff. For example, if youโ€™ve included 10 percent more agent hours, back it up.