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How to Improve Contact Center Agent Performance

Fonolo

Average Handle Time (AHT). Average Handle Time (also known as Average Response Time) refers to the amount of time it takes for an agent to answer an incoming inquiry. But be warned: the problem with average handle time is that it measures agency efficiency but not effectiveness.

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How to Spot (and Hire) a Great Call Center Manager

Fonolo

Since the call center industry is known for high attrition rates, managers play a key role in retaining strong agents. This requires empathy, which can be helpful when providing constructive feedback and support. You should include industry-standard qualifications, as well as requirements that your contact center currently could use.

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

NobelBiz

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. For reference, according to callcenterhelper.com , the industry standard for Average Handling Time (AHT) is 6 minutes and 10 seconds.

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Cost Per Call : A Key Metric for Your Contact Center

Hodusoft

As per industry standards, an acceptable cost per call could range anywhere from $2.70 However, the cost per call varies from one industry to the other. In both of our examples, the cost per call of $4 falls under the industry standard range. What is a good cost per call?