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Replacing Customer Service Surveys with Sentiment Analysis

Balto

“Do you enjoy filling out customer service surveys?” ” Then why do we pester our customers with surveys? You can eliminate post-transaction surveys with a new sentiment analysis technique called the sentiment arc. Sentiment analysis has been used for quite some time.

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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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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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50% of Call Centers Cite Jump in Digital Channels During Pandemic

NobelBiz

Data keeps beaming in in confirmation of a fact: the digital contact center is here. Voice is changing – average handle time is going up and calls are becoming more complex. The remote call center was forced to fruition by the COVID-19 Pandemic and maybe we should all be grateful for it. The result?

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How Do You Improve Call Center Metrics?

SharpenCX

This metric helps determine the effectiveness of your call center and contributes greatly to overall customer satisfaction and retention. Average handle time — the amount of time it takes a rep to handle a call from start to finish. The best way to gather this data is through customer feedback surveys.

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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. A survey by Balto showed that 64% of agents thought there needed to be changes to scripts. Employ Guided Contact Center Software. CSAT scores can take a hit.

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Why is Call Center Data So Valuable?

SharpenCX

Employee Engagement Employee surveys are a good way to gather rep feedback and identify what’s working (or not). Use the data to see where agents struggle, whether in process, contact center software, or team cohesiveness. Perhaps average handle times are high because your agents spend too much time searching for answers.