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

Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2022

Agent productivity shouldn’t solely be based on the output of an agent – rather, it should consider the overall experience during each customer interaction. Learn how you can better your team performance below… How to Foster Agent Engagement in a Hybrid Contact Center. Average Handle Time (AHT).

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Call Center Average Handle Time Agent burnout Contact Center 87

Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

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. In service centers, the source of managers’ lack of connection with agents often stems from a lack of training.

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Contact Center Agent burnout Morale Coaching 78

JustCall

MARCH 6, 2023

They reveal agent strengths and weaknesses, as well as customer satisfaction, and whether or not you have the right people and technology in place. Over time, they indicate the need for more training. Call abandonment rate, which shows how many customers hang up before speaking with an agent.

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Call Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time Metrics 52

Playvox

APRIL 6, 2023

If too many people are scheduled, you’ll see downtime between interactions, lower occupancy rates, and lower employee productivity for the agents. If not enough people are scheduled, you will often see agent burnout due to minimal breaks between interactions, a higher-than-ideal occupancy rate, and higher overtime costs.

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Management Contact Center Best practices Agent burnout 54

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

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And the best practices and tips for managing callbacks Agents proposing the best product or service is no longer a sure bet for success. Let’s find out more about the potential of the Callback feature for call centers, its benefits, and best practices for managing callbacks in contact centers.

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Best practices Contact Center Abandon rate Management 52