Remove Agent burnout Remove Article Remove Average Handle Time Remove Quality management
article thumbnail

Why AHTs Still Matter and 5 Ways to Improve Them

CSM Magazine

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?

article thumbnail

How to Control Call Avoidance and Interaction Avoidance

Playvox

While some might only see this as an agent behavior issue, the truth is, it’s a broad problem with a significant impact on the business. Related Article: 17 Most Effective KPIs To Evaluate Customer Service Performance. Related Article: Why You Need to Measure Customer Experience in Your Contact Center.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Protecting Your Contact Center Agents’ Emotional Well-Being

Playvox

Replacing agents lost to attrition is costly — averaging more than $14,000 per agent. To keep turnover under control, you have to make sure your managers are trained to keep engagement up and morale high. You can then use this data to train agents to identify a lonely customer and handle them accordingly.

article thumbnail

Customer Service Call Centers

NobelBiz

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this article will provide valuable insights to enhance your customer service strategies. Agents can greet customers by name, reference past interactions, and provide more personalized service, all of which contribute to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.