article thumbnail

Calculating Absenteeism in the Call Center

Fonolo

Your absence rate can be used to highlight general areas of improvement around productivity or identify employees who may need support with time management. First call resolution (FCR). The Only Call Center Agent Performance Metrics You’ll Ever Need. Insufficient support at work. Frequent scheduling issues.

article thumbnail

How to Spot (and Hire) a Great Call Center Manager

Fonolo

They should feel comfortable making important decisions, whether for hiring agents or picking the right call center technology. Time management. Call center managers have a long list of duties, and only so much time in the day. Overly negative descriptions of past employers, team members, or customers.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Power of Real-Time Monitoring in Call Centers

NobelBiz

. – Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @ NobelBiz Mastering the Art of Real-Time Monitoring as a Call Center Supervisor Real-time monitoring is an art that, once mastered, opens a new dimension of customer service management. It enables managers to take swift actions for process optimization.

article thumbnail

What Is Call Center Reporting & How Does It Work?

NobelBiz

Transfer Rate : A lower transfer rate suggests that agents are well-equipped to handle a wide array of customer issues, promoting first-call resolution and enhancing customer satisfaction. This ensures you have a balanced view of both outcomes and processes.

article thumbnail

5 Ways To Optimize Call Abandonment Rate For Contact Centers

NobelBiz

You may accomplish this by using software that allows you to replay the most extended calls. This will help you assess your consultants’ effectiveness while better understanding why specific calls might go twice as long as others. In that regard, the Abandonment Rate is closely tied to your FCR or First Call Resolution.

article thumbnail

What is an ACD? The Basics of Automatic Call Distribution

Noble Systems

SBR can result in better first-call resolution rates and happier, more loyal customers, but it can also result in longer hold times, as customers wait for the right agents to become available. Time-based Routing: This option can be used in conjunction with any of the above. Aid agents during their calls.

article thumbnail

How to Evaluate and Improve Agent Performance with Survey Results

JustCall

These include: Providing training in time management techniques to help agents handle tasks efficiently. For First-Call Resolution (FCR): Ask if the issue was resolved during the call or if the customer had to contact the company again.

Surveys 52