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The Ultimate Guide to Call Center Agent Performance

Fonolo

TIP: Common KPIs for contact center agents can include average handle time (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and customer satisfaction score (CSat). Establish Your KPI Tracking Methods If you don’t already have a system to track agent performance, it’s time to upgrade.

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How to Improve Contact Center Agent Performance

Fonolo

You may be tempted to track and measure every aspect of your contact center’s performance — instead, pick 5-7 KPIs to focus on so you can focus your efforts where it counts! Average Handle Time (AHT). But be warned: the problem with average handle time is that it measures agency efficiency but not effectiveness.

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KPI Series: Reducing Manager Requests and Escalations

Balto

Average handle time (AHT), on-hold time (OHT), and first contact resolution are also impacted. Well-constructed knowledge bases make it easy for agents to find the information they need and reduce their need to be experts in every situation. Employ Guided Contact Center Software.

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Call Center optimization: Tools and best practices to increase performance

NobelBiz

Brad Dashnaw, CEO – Shift Marketing 6 Best Practices and Strategies for Call Center Optimization Have Clear Metrics and KPI Tracking in Place It’s essential to define what success looks like for your call center and how it will be measured. Offer regular feedback Constructive feedback is vital for agent development.

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Getting to the Source of Quality Customer Experience: How to Implement Consistent Customer Service Training to Build your Dream Team in your Contact Center

SharpenCX

For larger contact centers, you may have to make 1:1s monthly. Give them constructive feedback on how they’re performing day-to-day and as a teammate. Read Now: Take the Time to know your Agents’ Hopes and Dreams and Retain Talent for Long-term Success. Use 1:1s to create a career path with your agents or supervisors.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Assessing the Average Talk Time Metric in Call Centers

NobelBiz

Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @NobelBiz How is Talk Time Measured? Measuring Talk Time is like clocking the duration of a 100m dash – it seems straightforward, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Feedback Loop Creating a feedback loop is integral to agent improvement.

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How Your On-Site Contact Center Visit Can Reveal the Perfect Partner

TLC Associates

When they do, be sure to watch for the following qualities in the session: The feedback is constructive – With harsh feedback, people survive – they don’t thrive. Average handle time (AHT) isn’t mentioned – This is a clear coaching faux pas. Keep these questions in mind as you take the tour with the contact center vendor.