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KPIs for call centers: 8 critical metrics to track

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In this example, a small retail business is building out their call center. They’ve recently outsourced their call center to help handle the increasing volume of customer service calls as their business grows. In this situation, the business should track speed of answer and first call resolution.

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What is a call center?

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What Is a Call Center? Call centers are a staple customer service resource for businesses large and small—and demand is growing. In the US alone, there are hundreds of thousands of call center jobs. Functions of a call center. Inhouse vs. outsourced call centers.