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Occupancy Rate: The Complete Guide

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Agents need time to take a breath and collect their thoughts between calls; If they don't get it, their performance suffers, followed by higher absenteeism and, eventually, agent attrition. Consider an agent who is engaged in call-related work for 45 minutes during a 60 minute period. But, what about the denominator?

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How to Calculate Occupancy Rate in a Call Center

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Agents need time to take a breath and collect their thoughts between calls; If they don’t get it, their performance suffers, followed by higher absenteeism and, eventually, agent attrition. Keeping a close eye on the occupancy rate allows contact center managers to prevent agent burnout.