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ROBUST KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CAN CUT COSTS

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The already frustrated customer is now stuck in a queue with a long wait; that’s because staffing levels are down because contact centers don’t have enough customer-facing workers. This causes longer average speed of answer and higher abandonment rates. The business climate continues to rapidly change.

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Call Center Metrics and KPIs to Measure Performance and Productivity

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Call centers measured customer satisfaction based on the speed at which an agent answered the phone and responded, regardless of whether the request was resolved. This hurried approach frequently left customers feeling dissatisfied. With the shift to multi-or omnichannel contact centers, today's emphasis is on customer experience.