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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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ROBUST KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CAN CUT COSTS

CCNG

When the customer finally gets a hold of a live person, the agent needs to calm down the frustrated customer before they can help them. The frustrated customer hangs up and may even try a different channel, but when there is no resolution or they get a wrong answer from the chat agent, they pick up the phone and try calling in again.

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Amazing Business Radio: Adrian Brady-Cesana

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They discuss the four CX pillars: team, tools, process, and feedback. It’s not always in person anymore. Feedback: Collect, assess, and act on your customer & employee feedback to grow & scale your business. Team: Constantly train, evolve and optimize your CX team. How are they trained?

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Do More With Less: 3 Effective Strategies to Maximize Your Contact Center’s Potential

Myra Golden Media

Additionally, ongoing coaching and feedback can help agents improve their performance and stay motivated. This can involve recognizing and rewarding top-performing agents, as well as providing opportunities for agents to give feedback and contribute to process improvements. I really like Balto AI’s Real-Time Guidance.

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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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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. Everybody wins!

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How to Improve Call Center Employee Retention

Fonolo

Average handle time and hold times increase, while eventually, customer satisfaction decreases. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK: “We saw a reduction in our abandon rate, an increase in member satisfaction, and an upsurge in agent morale.” – Mark Edelmen, VP of Digital Member Services, Stanford Federal Credit Union.

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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.