Fonolo

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to demystifying call center metrics, ‘occupancy rate’ shouldn’t be forgotten. Occupancy rate is basically a measure of how “busy” call center agents are when they are at work. You might think a simpler measurement like “call per hour” would answer this same question.

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NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

At first glance, the term “virtual call center agent” sounds like a Siri-like creature who exists in the ether, saving the day for troubled customers. No, a virtual call center agent is a regular human being. “Virtual” modifies the call center, so the call center is virtual but the agent is very real.

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Monet Software

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Where is it written that only contact centers with 100 agents or more can benefit from a workforce management solution? These are the goals shared by every contact center regardless of size. And they are a greater challenge at smaller centers than larger ones. Certainly not here. That’s trouble.

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Contact Center Pipeline

MAY 29, 2015

Our top blog post in May focused on an age-old challenge for many contact centers—schedule adherence—and offered tips for creating a culture that promotes good attendance.

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Noble Systems

AUGUST 1, 2019

Call centers are high-pressure, stressful environments. Agents are expected to deal with demanding customers, be knowledgeable about many products and services, adhere to changing compliance regulations, all while being continuously monitored and timed. This blog is Part 1 of a two-part series. Loss of concentration.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

The post 7 Suggestions for Improving Schedule Adherence appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Monet Software

JUNE 10, 2021

8 Tips for Optimizing Schedules and Enhancing Contact Center Workforce Engagement.at Many contact center managers, however, don’t realize how much more value their scheduling activity can deliver to employees, beyond letting agents know when to show up for shifts. the Same Time. We all love a win-win.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The post 7 Suggestions for Improving Schedule Adherence appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 11, 2015

The post 7 Suggestions for Improving Schedule Adherence appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

In our on-going effort to demystify call center metrics, ‘occupancy rate’ shouldn’t be forgotten. Occupancy rate is basically a measure of how “busy” call center agents are when they are at work. You might think a simpler measurement like “call per hour” would answer this same question.

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Monet Software

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With a WFM solution, responsive scheduling and service-level achievement can combine with ease. Many contact center leaders will often feel like Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. On the other hand, the metrics-focused manager is trying to do right by the business by maximizing schedule adherence.

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Toister Performance Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Contact center leaders are constantly trying to improve agent performance. I reached out to 11 contact center leaders and asked them to share a favorite technique they've used to improve agent performance in some way. Blog: Customer Centric Support. Blog: Customer Service Life. Blog: Customer Service Life.

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Monet Software

DECEMBER 21, 2018

February also featured the debut of our YouTube video series “Headcetera,” a lighthearted look at how two contact centers ­– one with workforce management software, one without – face the challenges of forecasting and scheduling. We debuted our new, modern and more responsive company website this month. Stay tuned!

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teleopti

MAY 8, 2019

By far the biggest gripe is having to handle last-minute time-off requests with 55% of contact center professionals complaining about the issue. A 2018 Call Center Helper survey revealed that only 52.3% A 2018 Call Center Helper survey revealed that only 52.3% Seven golden rules for smarter scheduling.

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Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 31, 2019

If you found yourself otherwise occupied this month and missed some of the insightful content published on the Pipeline blog, the following is a list of the five most popular posts in July. Topics include: How to develop a customized approach schedule […]. What will you remember about July 2019? Record-breaking heat?

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Brad Cleveland Blog

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Monet Software

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Contact center shrinkage can be like a kid running a lemonade stand. This is how contact center professionals often feel about shrinkage—it saps resources and steals directly from the bottom line. It’s impossible to eliminate contact center shrinkage. Then someone dumps half the pitcher on the ground.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

JULY 9, 2018

How does a contact center know it’s consistently delivering high quality service? Here’s a list of the most crucial metrics that inbound call center must measure. First Contact Resolution. From a recent poll , over 60% of contact centers track First Contact Resolution as a KPI. Service Level.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

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Noble Systems

MARCH 22, 2021

For many healthcare organizations, the call center is a patient’s first point of contact. Whether fielding inquiries, resolving issues, scheduling appointments, or administering triage, it is the agent’s responsibility to ensure that the patient interaction is positive. 6 Healthcare Call Center Technologies.

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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

The call center agent is at the core of any call center. So how can you evaluate a call center agent’s performance? Call centers and contact centers have industry-specific KPIs to measure agent performance. What are the KPIs in a call center?

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Monet Software

JULY 30, 2019

This specifically applies to contact centers which are in the frontline of customer service and are gathering heaps of information, insights and data every minute, every hour, every day. As a call center manager, these waves of data that come from different channels and platforms can be overwhelming. Quality of Service.

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Monet Software

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Contact center employees face a number of challenges during their workday. As a manager, you are in the perfect position to implement modern solutions to improve morale in your call center. As a manager, you are in the perfect position to implement modern solutions to improve morale in your call center.

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Noble Systems

JUNE 27, 2019

In a previous blog , we outlined advantages of moving a customer experience platform to the cloud. Ultimately, your unique business needs will determine what is included in your cloud contact center system. Automating and queueing call backs also elevates the customer experience. Enhanced voice response & routing.

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Pointillist

JANUARY 25, 2019

By Swati Sahai Call centers are an operationally-complex element of your business, but they play a big role in your customers’ experience with your company. It’s no easy task, but the right mix of call center metrics and KPIs can help you stay the course.

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Noble Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you’re a contact center manager, you’ve probably heard a lot about how to manage and engage your workforce with WFM and WFO – especially recently. At the core, it is comprised of forecasting accuracy, effective scheduling, and efficient rostering. How does WFO work in the Call Center? Let’s take a look.

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