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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. Also known as utilization.

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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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Top Call Center Efficiency Metrics And How To Improve Them

Playvox

Call center efficiency metrics are the collection of data used to measure and gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of call centers and contact center agents. Once these metrics or KPIs are in place, over time you will more easily find opportunities to improve upon CX and gain call center and agent efficiencies.