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6 Ways to Reduce Call Center Shrinkage

Fonolo

Let’s say a part-time agent is scheduled for 20 hours in a week, and spends 4 hours doing other tasks: the shrinkage rate for that person is 4/20 or 20%. Track Schedule Adherence. Schedule adherence is an area where your workforce management (WFM) tools can be very helpful. Address Absenteeism.

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The Ultimate Guide to Call Center Agent Performance

Fonolo

I’m personally in favour of a more straightforward NPS system: Yes or No. Schedule Adherence Schedule Adherence is another older metric that can still be a useful measure of agent attendance. Plus, it shows them that their employer is willing to invest in them, which is always great for morale.

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Workforce Management for Call Centers: What You Need to Know

Playvox

These include staffing levels, employee experience, customer experience, agent workloads, team productivity, team morale, and the cost of labor. And 46% of customers will buy more when given a personalized experience. The result—it’s easier to build schedules and manage the daily fluctuations 3.

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Top 10 Tips to Improve the Productivity of Your Call Center Agents

Hodusoft

Furthermore, allowing competent agents the freedom to retort differently and find creative ways to resolve issues can boost their morale, work engagement, and productivity. Additionally, to improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction, you can employ schedule adherence and conformance metrics. Set personal goals.

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Can a Flexible Workplace Still Get Things Done?

Monet Software

The right tools can help unify the call center’s split personality and foster an environment that is both employee- and customer-centric. The Scheduling Problem. Usually, the real issue boils down to scheduling. On the other hand, the metrics-focused manager is trying to do right by the business by maximizing schedule adherence.

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Reduce Excessive Shrinkage with Workforce Management Software

Monet Software

Aggressive efforts to eradicate shrinkage in call centers can negatively affect team cohesion, agent training, morale and retention. Personal days. On the other hand, schedule adherence by employees is extremely important and must be consistently underscored. Socializing and personal calls. Vacation time.

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Schedule Change: WFM Helps Optimize Workforce Scheduling, Forecasting and CX During Evolving Phases of Pandemic

Serenova

Customers were patient and understanding, and we all adjusted to the extraordinary changes in our personal and business lives together. It minimizes administrative effort, improves agent engagement and schedule adherence, and reduces labor costs. ProScheduler delivers: Forecasting.