CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Average handle time is an important contact centre metric but it can be a double-edged sword that creates customer dissatisfaction. So, is Average Handle Time (AHT) still a relevant metric and what does it mean for contact centres today?

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Average Handle Time Agent burnout Coaching Finance 59

Talkdesk

JULY 16, 2019

In a recent customer experience survey by Customer Contact Week, consumers reported the following priorities: Easy handling of their problem Fast issue resolution Friendly, personalized service. However, gathering enough data to decide where to direct resources to improve performance requires a huge amount of time and managerial energy.

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Call Center Management Average Handle Time Schedule adherence 43

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