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9 Tools to Improve Average Handle Time (AHT) in Contact Centers

Calltools

Average handle time (AHT) is an important metric call center agents use to measure how much time it takes to interact with a customer. This metric measures the average length of time on the phone with the customer and includes the wait time and time spent on agents after the call has been completed.

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How To Manage The Average Handling Time (AHT) For Contact Centers?

NobelBiz

However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. The AHT is a KPI that contact centers always strive to improve. But, how is the Average Handling Time (AHT) calculated?

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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. What is the solution?

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How to Reduce the Average Handle Time in Call Centers

Expivia

Every agent tries to hit a sales number or customer satisfaction point. But, there’s one key performance indicator that every call center needs to know: the average handle time. This post will define what the average handle time is, and what you can do to lower it. What Is Average Handle Time?

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6 Killer Applications for Artificial Intelligence in the Customer Engagement Contact Center

If Artificial Intelligence for businesses is a red-hot topic in C-suites, AI for customer engagement and contact center customer service is white hot. This white paper covers specific areas in this domain that offer potential for transformational ROI, and a fast, zero-risk way to innovate with AI.

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Mattress Firm’s Contact Center Rises and Shines – Improving QA Scores and Average Handle Time

NICE inContact

billion in annual sales (2016). But the Houston-based company was losing sleep over its two contact centers. With average handle time (AHT) down by 21%, adherence up by 31% and QA scores up from around 50% to 70%, the positive impact on customer satisfaction is unmistakable.

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Young Energy Improves Average Handle Time (AHT) and Motivates Contact Center Agents

NICE inContact

In fact, implementing NICE inContact CXone has resulted in significant improvements in everything from average handle time (AHT) to average speed of answer (ASA) to quality assurance scores. Even sales increased as a residual benefit! Working with NICE inContact has accomplished all that and more.