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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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This Tip Will Reduce Agent AHT by Moving Customers Out of Venting

Myra Golden Media

Twice in the last week, Contact Center Agents have reached out to me for help on reducing Average Handle Time (AHT). Here are the five Reframing Statements I share in the video. I’m listening, and I have an answer. I say “an answer” because I’ll be sharing more solutions in the coming weeks.

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I See You: Staging Better CX, Using Video

HGS

I See You: Staging Better CX, Using Video. 3: Smartphone Video Camera Support Is a Gamechanger, highlighting strategies designed to drive the right answer, fast, for your customers—to ultimately result in a higher CSAT and NPS score for your business. . So now let’s try Scene One, again, this time with video support: Scene Two.

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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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Optimizing AHT During a Visual Engagement Session

TechSee

Successfully Launching the Video Session The two first actions taken in a video assistance session are: 1. Sending an SMS link to connect the staff person and the customer through video. The earlier that your call center staff can see the problem, the faster they can resolve it.

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

Zappix

These tools allow agents to send text messages and emails with links to forms, videos, FAQ pages, and more, expediting the assistance process when needed. For example, agents can quickly send a link to a video tutorial instead of verbally explaining a complex procedure, enhancing clarity and efficiency in resolving customer inquiries.

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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.