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Key contact center metrics you should be tracking

CCNG

Average Handle Time (AHT) An efficiency metric, average handle time measures the amount of time it takes each agent to converse with a customer. For this reason, it’s a good idea to use surveys with smaller, three-to-five-point scales to minimize outliers and improve data consistency.

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New KPI Metrics in the Era of Self Service

TechSee

With many of these channels and tools enabling self-service, old-school KPIs are no longer sufficient. When a virtual agent fields a customer’s enquiry, collects all relevant details and passes it to a human agent for final approval, how should average handling time ( AHT ) be measured? Call Deflection Rate.

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Reduce call hold time and improve customer experience with self-service virtual agents using Amazon Connect and Amazon Lex

AWS Machine Learning

When a virtual agent successfully addresses a caller’s enquiry, the result is a happy caller, lower average hold times for all callers, and lower costs. Gartner’s Customer Service and Support Leader poll estimates that live channels such as phone and live chat cost an average of $8.01

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

Myra Golden Media

One way to implement a data-driven approach is by measuring and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average handle time, first call resolution, and customer satisfaction. Another way to implement a data-driven approach is by conducting customer surveys and collecting feedback.

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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.

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Amazing Business Radio: Joe Jorczak

ShepHyken

A lot of them are still measured by metrics like average handle times, the number of resolutions per day, ticket queue, and backlogs. Why is customer self-service important? Do customers prefer self-service? Customer support teams are under pressure. Why is a knowledge base important?

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Call Center Metrics and KPIs to Measure Performance and Productivity

CCNG

That means operational metrics like Average Speed of Answer (ASA), Average Handle Time (AHT), and FCR prove to focus on controlling costs instead of ensuring overall customer satisfaction. As supply chain problems get more complex, customers not only want a resolution, they also want it handled as efficiently as possible.

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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.