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Talking is easier – the traditional voice call

Spearline

So when time is short, it makes more sense to talk on a voice call than to type. Of course, there is much more to communication than words. The future of customer interactions The best contact centers offer a range of communication methods to suit personal preferences and the purpose of the interaction.

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Talking Is Easier

Spearline

Of course, there is much more to communication than words. With video calls, we have facial expressions and gestures, and with audio calls, we have tone, intonation, rate, and pauses, which all contribute to a much richer interaction. So when time is short, it makes more sense to talk than type.

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3 Contact Center Industry Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore

Fonolo

Call center industry trends help us pave a path forward and keep up with the ever-present competition. Having the right research to back your strategic decision making will keep your operations alert, competitive, and of course, customer-oriented. Of course, digital-first contact center technology isn’t the only option out there.

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5 Tips To Reduce Your Call Center’s Average Handle Time (AHT)

Global Response

Implement advanced call routing and IVR systems Aside from agent training, there are other things you can do to reduce AHT as well—and making effective use of the technology available is an important one. Implement customer self-service options Of course, providing more self-service options is also an effective way to reduce AHT indirectly.

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KPIs for call centers: 8 critical metrics to track

Global Response

Of course, the call center KPIs that matter most for your business depend on your goals. Let’s walk through 8 of the most critical call center KPIs that can help take a standard call center to a superior one. Industry standard for this metric is 80/30, which means answering 80% of calls within 30 seconds.

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How to Reduce Customer Queue Time (Without More Hiring)

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This data will give you a helpful point of comparison against current industry standards and future team performance. Not all support inquiries can be avoided, of course. Greeting customers with an interactive menu instead creates immediate engagement and gives them a sense of control over their experience.

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Finding the Balance with Call Center Efficiency: 5 Tips for Improving Efficiency and Empowering your Agents

SharpenCX

With upgraded reporting, you can see how agents perform compared to industry standards and your past track record. And, with skills-based routing , your IVR can move specific calls to just the right agent so your customers are cared for quickly. Of course, some idle time is necessary to prevent agent burnout.