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Contact Center Workforce Management Best Practices

Fonolo

In fact, Gartner reports that by 2025, 60% of contact centers will have implemented AI-driven workforce management tools to help optimize scheduling and resource allocation. The Golden Rules of SLAs Real-time adherence Studies show that contact centers with WFM tools have a 7.5% higher adherence rate than those without.

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Adapting to a Global Workforce: Managing Remote Teams Effectively

Playvox

Let’s talk about solutions and best practices you can leverage to set your remote teams up for success. Leverage a Workforce Management Solution When you have a globally dispersed team, it becomes even more important to leverage a solution that accounts for differing schedules and skill sets.

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How to Measure Contact Center Agent Productivity and Five Ways to Boost It

Playvox

Are agents working on what they are scheduled to do? Look at schedule adherence and schedule compliance metrics. Accurate forecasting is critical and will tie directly to your agents’ schedule adherence. This is likely the area where you can make the most significant impact.

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An Introduction to the Virtual Call Center

Noble Systems

And the ability to just log in and start working without a long commute helps eliminate lateness and can increase schedule adherence. With better training and better morale, virtual call center employees can even be more productive than in a bricks-and-mortar site, leading to improved customer service.

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How to Improve Employee Retention in Your Contact Center

3CLogic

Consider the additional effect on employee morale, the ongoing loss in intellectual property, and the long-term implications for the customer experience — the costs can grow far beyond immediate operational expenses. Not convinced? So why is high employee turnover so common among contact centers? Show Appreciation For Top Performers.