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Metrics That Matter: Average Handle Time

Taylor Reach Group

AHT: the Most Misunderstood Metric in Call or Contact Centers. Average handle time is a wonderful tool. It’s a good measure particularly when you’re looking in a specific channel as to what is the midpoint of all of the call (contact) lengths that you’re taking in the center.

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20 Business Leaders Share How Call Centers Can Address Increased Customer Vulnerability

Callminer

While customer vulnerability isn’t new, it’s time companies take action to identify vulnerable customers and implement solutions to better equip company representatives and customer service agents to interact with customers experiencing vulnerability. One thing contact centers need to get better at is…”.

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Operational Indicators – Average Handle Time (AHT)

Taylor Reach Group

Have you ever wondered what is behind any of the Contact Center operational indicators? In this article, we tackle one of the most important indicators; Average Handle Time (AHT). AHT is defined as the total amount of time (on average) that an agent spends on a contact.

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How to Improve Call Center Employee Retention

Fonolo

It’s simple: If you can’t engage and retain employees, you’ll have trouble satisfying customers, too. Company culture consultant Stan Slap puts it this way: “If you can’t sell it inside, you can’t sell it outside.”. Of course, call centers are notorious for high turnover rates. Here’s how: Unproductive floor time.

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Call center cost reduction strategies

TechSee

Contact centers are always looking for ways to reduce costs. This is particularly true during periods of uncertainty and economic downturn, when call center cost savings contribute to business continuity. The Best Call Center Cost Reduction Strategies. ” Techniques to optimize time.

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2024 Predictions for Call Center Outsourcing

Outsource Consultants

Predicting the future of the call center industry is no easy feat – it’s a complex and ever-evolving landscape. At Outsource Consultants, we’re committed to providing informed insights, leveraging our experience with over 500 global BPO partners across various industries.

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25 Call Center Leaders Share the Most Effective Ways to Boost Contact Center Efficiency

Callminer

Most call centers struggle with efficiency at one time or another. And because efficiency is directly tied to minimizing overhead costs in the call center, it’s a prominent challenge. Find out what you can do today to boost efficiency and improve call center performance by reading our pros’ responses below.