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

Callminer

As well, a specific focus on compressing Average Handle Times (AHT) allows organizations to maximize their limited capacity. Doing so ensures clients can still avail of the company’s services without fully draining their finances. In a world of finance, many customers will be needing help in a difficult time.

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To Improve Customer Experience Financial Services Firms Must Make Agent Retention a Priority

CSM Magazine

With reduced numbers of contact centre agents available, and many now working from home, it’s necessary for organisations to try and drive down phone transactions and encourage faster first-time resolution of the issues to reflect business’ reduced headcounts. Jonathan Mobbs is the Head of Finance & Legal Sales Vertical at Maintel.

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To Improve Customer Experience Financial Services Firms Must Make Agent Retention a Priority

CSM Magazine

With reduced numbers of contact centre agents available, and many now working from home, it’s necessary for organisations to try and drive down phone transactions and encourage faster first-time resolution of the issues to reflect business’ reduced headcounts. Jonathan Mobbs is the Head of Finance & Legal Sales Vertical at Maintel.

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AI Customer Service: Today’s Most Transformative Technologies

TechSee

According to IDC, “AI is the game changer in a highly competitive environment, especially across customer-facing industries such as retail and finance, where AI has the power to push customer experience to the next level with virtual assistants, product recommendations, or visual searches.”. Customer Identification. Biometrics.

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5 Ways to Make Your Customers Fall in Love with Your Brand

Interactions

Especially for industries that deal with emotional topics, such as insurance, finances, and healthcare, the ability to show empathy throughout the entire customer journey can go a long way. Your customers deserve the same type of treatment when they contact your brand. Customers are no different. . Remember their name.

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Top Call Center Efficiency Metrics And How To Improve Them

Playvox

Tracking, reporting, and improving upon metrics are essential across all areas of business, including finance, sales, marketing, and contact center management. In uncertain economic times, they become even more critical to help navigate business health and growth.