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Metrics That Matter: Average Handle Time

Taylor Reach Group

Average handle time is a wonderful tool. It’s an issue that you need to be aware of and understand that the average is simply one of the measures of handling time and needs to be used in context. This post is also available as a video post on our YouTube channel, click to watch the video here.

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What is Average Handle Time (AHT)?

ViiBE Blog

On the other, each call must be handled as promptly as possible to ensure that the next caller has a short wait time. Given these opposing demands, how can a center ensure that agents handle each call as efficiently as possible? A classic call center metric to measure this is the Average Handle Time (AHT).

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How to optimize customer service costs with visual assistance

TechSee

The discussion around how to reduce customer service costs is not a new one. For decades, service organizations have been proposing innovative ways to cut operational costs in customer service: Let employees bring their own coffee? ??. Limit call times to 3 minutes each? field services. self-service.

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I See You: Staging Better CX, Using Video

HGS

I See You: Staging Better CX, Using Video. HGS recently released a white paper on this year’s top 10 trends in customer service. Today, with smartphone video camera support, 3-4 minutes of triage can be accomplished in seconds. But we like to let our customers speak for themselves. Here, we dissect CX Trend No.3:

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Study: The Health of the Contact Center

What does it take to engage agents in this customer-centric era? Download our study of 1,000 contact center agents in the US and UK to find out what major challenges are facing contact center agents today – and what your company can do about it.

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Going From Good Customer Service to Great Customer Service

Global Response

Can great customer service really impact your brand, or is good customer service good enough? In today’s saturated marketplace, customer service matters more than ever. 68% of customers will pay more for products or services from brands known for their excellent customer service.

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Leveraging Digital Tools for Call Center Agents: Enhancing Customer Experience and Agent Efficiency

Zappix

In today’s fast-paced world, customer service is more than just resolving issues—it’s about delivering exceptional experiences that foster loyalty and satisfaction. Let’s explore how these tools benefit agents and customers, improving outcomes and elevating satisfaction.

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The Health of the Contact Center: Are You Ready for 2019?

A survey of 1,000 contact center professionals reveals what it takes to improve agent well-being in a customer-centric era. This report is a must-read for contact center leaders preparing to engage agents and improve customer experience in 2019.