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KPI Series: Reducing Manager Requests and Escalations

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Industry benchmarks put the call escalation rate at about 10%. When you see your manager requests rise, especially if they go above that benchmark, it’s a sign something’s not right. Average handle time (AHT), on-hold time (OHT), and first contact resolution are also impacted. Use Real-Time Coaching.

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How Do You Know Your Agent Training is Effective?

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Are agents receiving immediate and constructive feedback during training? Average Handle Time (AHT): An indicator of agent efficiency. Setting benchmarks and milestones for these KPIs can help you measure how well your training program is preparing agents for their roles and identify areas for improvement.

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AI-Driven Excellence in Call Center Quality Management

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Once the root causes behind low scores are identified, decision-makers within a contact center can start implementing personalized coaching sessions for agents to overcome their weaknesses and improve their performance in different customer interactions.

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10+ Must Have Customer Service Skills to Look for in a Live Chat Agent

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Alternately, try asking them one or two everyday situational questions that will let you know whether that person is patient or not. Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. It also involves being able to receive feedback, and not taking any constructive criticism from supervisors personally.

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Planning Your Live Chat Experience: How Many Agents Do I Need?

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By reviewing your website’s visit count before hiring, you can begin to construct your estimate of how many live chat agents you will need. If you have a team of seasoned live chat agents, chances are they will be able to tackle more chats at a time and at a steadier pace than if you have a team composed of mostly newcomers.

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Cost Per Call : A Key Metric for Your Contact Center

Hodusoft

By comparing the cost per call against industry benchmarks, you can measure your performance and identify areas for improvement. Monitor your calls Real-time call monitoring is one of the best tools when it comes to keeping call costs down. That’s a sheer waste of time.