Call Design

JULY 6, 2021

Average delay refers to the average amount of time a customer spends waiting in the queue for an answer from an agent whereas grade of service is the defined as a percentage of contacts answered within x seconds. Calibration is key when measuring quality to ensure any suggestion of bias is removed.

Metrics 148

Metrics Average Handle Time Schedule adherence Calibration 148

The Northridge Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

Health insurance providers handle calls from both members and providers and are required to meet specific compliance standards and contend with extensive regulations to maintain state contracts. These KPIs include: Average Handle Time (AHT). First Contact Resolution (FCR). Customer Experience (CX).

Healthcare 120

Healthcare Contact Center outsourcing contact center associations 120

Taylor Reach Group

JANUARY 11, 2018

Volatility in the form of volumes spikes, seasonality or increased handle time (AHT) is the enemy. The CCO’s employ forecasts which are matched to the contractual KPI’s, most commonly, Service Level (the percentage of contacts answered within a specified time-period, which often varies by channel), Average Handle Time and Abandon rate.

Contact Center 60

Contact Center outsourcing Calibration Abandon rate 60

Outsource Consultants

MARCH 9, 2018

This includes ensuring the agents receive the proper training, quality management, and calibrations to drive high-level performance. 2) Inbound Call Center Service Levels. Of course, every company is different, and you may have to customize your service levels. 6) Average Handling Time.

outsourcing 52

outsourcing Call Center Calibration Average Handle Time 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By ensuring that the right number of agents, with the appropriate skill sets, are available at the right times, call centers can significantly improve their service levels and customer satisfaction. IVR systems are integral in streamlining operations and improving customer satisfaction through efficient self-service options​​.

Best practices 105

Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 105

OrecX

AUGUST 15, 2018

Calibration tables to standardize service level expectations and measure quality across sites, teams and agents. KPI tracking to measure service level, customer satisfaction, average handle time, calls handled per hour, first call resolution, adherence to protocol and others.

outsourcing 48

outsourcing Call Center Calibration Average Handle Time 48

Serenova

MAY 29, 2020

Monitor interactions to identify exactly where agents are delivering great service while uncovering opportunities for training and coaching. You’ll improve customer experience metrics like average handle time and first call resolution. Calibrate regularly. Gauge your QM process for consistency.

Best practices 84

Best practices Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Average Handle Time 84