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A Beginner’s Guide On An Effective Inbound Call Strategy

OctopusTech

Every inbound call center will have unique priorities, but here are some examples of metrics that are usually dashboard-worthy: Average handle times Abandon rate Average wait time Service levels First call resolution Schedule adherence Customer satisfaction Forecast accuracy Net Promoter Score Quality scores 4. Fight the urge.

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Small Business Call Center Software Solutions

Noble Systems

Auto-Attendant and IVR. Adding an IVR (interactive voice response) to the mix provides additional options, such as gathering more specific information to help send the call to the right place (ie, differentiating between a new order, customer service on a previous order, or a billing question).

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How to Ensure Business Continuity for Call Centers During COVID-19

Noble Systems

It is important to develop a plan for training staff on new developments and protocols in response to updates of industry, healthcare and government standards and regulations. WEM solutions that enable agents to see their schedules and time and activity changes, apply for shift swaps, and request leave, help agents feel more in control.

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How to Improve Employee Retention in Your Contact Center

3CLogic

Go Beyond Metrics To Offer Individualized Coaching. Monitoring agent performance metrics — which includes service level, agent schedule adherence, call resolution, average handle time, and customer satisfaction — is critical for identifying opportunities to improve.

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Contact Center Terminology – Abbreviations & Key Terms Explained!

Babelforce

Do you know your DTMF IVRs from your ACDs? Usefully calculating and interpreting ATA depends on whether or the contact center uses an IVR system – this is complicated by the fact that customer can either hang up from frustration, or because the IVR answered their query. This does not include time spent navigating an IVR system.

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Essentials of Cloud Contact Centers

Noble Systems

Inbound interactive voice response (IVR) can provide account information, payment options and responses to frequently asked questions. Outbound IVR can provide personalized messages, administer surveys and other research. Self-service options. Comprehensive inbound and proactive outbound.

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Defining WFO. (Hint – It’s Not Just About Workforce Management)

Noble Systems

Give employees tools and resources to succeed – Use dynamic data to provide a user experience tailored for each agent, empowering them to reach peak performance through programs that focus on their individual needs, including scheduling, coaching, training, evaluations, and motivation. What are the Benefits of using a WFO Solution?