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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?

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5 Ways to Give Call Center Agent Productivity a Boost

Fonolo

When an agent can manage calls without transferring them to different departments, they’re demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the product or service they’re assisting customers with—a perfect indication of impressive agent productivity. Average Handle Time (AHT).

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The Complete Guide to Call Center Management

Fonolo

Average abandonment rate – the percentage of customers who hang up before interacting with an agent. Average time of work after calls – the amount of time agents spend working on related tasks after they’ve hung up with the customer. Focus on preventing employee burnout.

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2024 Predictions for Call Center Outsourcing

Outsource Consultants

Our insights draw from current trends, emerging technologies, and the changing needs of businesses and customers. Many juggled the challenge of maintaining existing morale while migrating more agents back to the office ; while others simply wanted to ensure their agents stayed engaged. Dead Wrong: Well, nobody’s perfect.

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Study: The Health of the Contact Center

What does it take to engage agents in this customer-centric era? Download our study of 1,000 contact center agents in the US and UK to find out what major challenges are facing contact center agents today – and what your company can do about it.

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Protecting Your Contact Center Agents’ Emotional Well-Being

Playvox

You can then use this data to train agents to identify a lonely customer and handle them accordingly. With more time to invest in agent support, they can better connect and communicate with agents to keep engagement and motivation high.

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Call Center Occupancy Vs Utilization: Their Importance and their Differences 

JustCall

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. They can show whether you need to upgrade technology solutions to meet changing customer expectations and call volumes.

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The Health of the Contact Center: Are You Ready for 2019?

A survey of 1,000 contact center professionals reveals what it takes to improve agent well-being in a customer-centric era. This report is a must-read for contact center leaders preparing to engage agents and improve customer experience in 2019.