SharpenCX

MAY 6, 2020

So, it’s up to you to convince your C-suite why the contact center is a mission-critical business unit. And, why investing in the contact center can catapult your business forward. How you manage your contact center and develop your agents has a direct impact on customer outcomes and your bottom line.

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Playvox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Anecdotally, even the promise of substantially higher contact center agent salaries isn’t resulting in the number of qualified hires call centers need to fully staff up. With the holiday rush looming, an agent shortage could be detrimental to business. Increased agent burnout.

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Contact Center Management Agent burnout Interactive Voice Response 73

JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

So, how do you manage call surges during unanticipated high-traffic periods? Let’s explore the top 10 tips high call volume call centers could use. High call volume: What is it? Ensure your dialing platform integrates with CRM or spreadsheet platforms to avoid post-call manual data entry for agents.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to demystifying call center metrics, ‘occupancy rate’ shouldn’t be forgotten. Occupancy rate is basically a measure of how “busy” call center agents are when they are at work. You might think a simpler measurement like “call per hour” would answer this same question.

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Call Center Schedule adherence Contact Center Agent burnout 67

SharpenCX

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Inefficiency and long hold times just won’t be tolerated by today’s consumers. To keep up, let’s take a look at a few call center efficiency tips to help you improve your call center performance to keep customers happy. Tip #1: Know your Agents and Encourage Autonomy. Don’t let all downtime be wasted time.

Call Center 67

Call Center Coaching Contact Center Agent burnout 67

Monet Software

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

How to treat employee burnout and reinvigorate call center engagement for the long haul. Do you feel it spreading through your contact center workforce? That sense of ennui, stagnation or general “blah” that creeps up on agents and saps their energy and enthusiasm? Suggest stress management techniques.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

In our on-going effort to demystify call center metrics, ‘occupancy rate’ shouldn’t be forgotten. Occupancy rate is basically a measure of how “busy” call center agents are when they are at work. You might think a simpler measurement like “call per hour” would answer this same question.

Call Center 52

Call Center Average Handle Time Schedule adherence Agent burnout 52

Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

Just like agents are protecting your company, contact center leaders and managers need to protect them and their mental health. To keep turnover under control, you have to make sure your managers are trained to keep engagement up and morale high. Building a supportive work climate is the first step.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Congratulations, call center manager! There’s never a dull moment in a call center with a myriad of opportunities for growth and success. Whether you’re a new manager or a seasoned pro brushing up on the fundamentals, this guide is for you. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume.

Call Center 150

Call Center Management Agent burnout Employee engagement 150

JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

Brands have already made the move to upgrade from basic call centers to contact centers for the agility and flexibility that they provide. Addressing this gap between expectation and capacity, contact centers offer extended functionality and better efficiencies. How Does a Contact Center Work?

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Nicereply

JULY 27, 2021

Over time, this allows you to maintain a healthy team by reducing the chances of agent burnout and keeping your budget at levels that executives love to see. That means that your agent’s working capacity is 125 hours in a work month. You can use this number as a guide for your capacity.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Agent burnout Average Handle Time Education 98

NobelBiz

MARCH 6, 2023

Predictive dialer software can also play pre-recorded messages, such as greetings or appointment reminders, before connecting the call to an agent. Moreover, it can provide real-time analytics to managers, allowing them to monitor call center performance and make adjustments as needed.

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Abandon Call Contact Center Agent burnout Abandon rate 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Call centers must implement an ideal client experience more than before to differentiate themselves. This is where the need for better management of callbacks in contact centers emanates. This is where the need for better management of callbacks in contact centers emanates.

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Best practices Contact Center Abandon rate Management 52

Balto

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are many things you can do to make your call center more productive, like motivating your agents, equipping them with technological solutions, and implementing self-service options. What Is Call Center Productivity? How to Calculate and Measure Call Center Agent Productivity.

Call Center 52

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Babelforce

JULY 29, 2021

But every so often you should do yourself a big favor and shake up the call center KPIs your measure. 21 essential call center KPIs. #1 1 Average Talk Time (ATT). Talk time is a simple metric; it’s the total time agents spend dealing with callers. 2 Average handle time (AHT).

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Balto

MARCH 29, 2023

Conversation Augmentation As the company’s representative explains the issue to the human agent on the phone, an AI-enabled virtual agent is simultaneously listening to the call and pulling out key terms with Natural Language Processing (NLP) to quickly identify the possible causes of downtime and even propose solutions.

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Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Coaching Virtual Agent 52

Voxjar

JANUARY 11, 2018

Low Dead Air Time – Dead air on a call often means your reps are uncertain of how to respond to a customer and leaves customer waiting uncomfortably in limbo. Average Handle Time – A problem is likely to be resolved on the first call if the customer gets their answer quickly. How to Improve FCR.

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