BlueOcean

JUNE 26, 2018

Those results showed in our customer satisfaction scores and the ranking of our property relative to others in the Best Western group. Well, I can envision the same scenario in any industry where customer service agents are measured on hard and fast metrics. Related Articles. Finding the right balance is key.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

3 Metrics CX Teams Use to Measure Customer Feedback There are a lot of customer experience metrics teams can track, but we see three most commonly used: Net promoter score (NPS), customer satisfaction score (CSAT), and customer effort score (CES). Customers are nuanced. Net Promoter Score What is it?

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. But, how is the Average Handling Time (AHT) calculated? Everything is explained in this article. What are the appropriate methods to maximize it?

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Instead, we live in a customer-centric world, where metrics like Average Speed of Answer (ASA), Average Handle Time (AHT), and First Call Resolution (FCR) are, by themselves, short-sighted and more focused on controlling costs instead of enhancing the experience. Secrets to Incredible Customer Service with Paul R.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 28, 2025

With the advancement of the contact center industry, benchmarks continue to shift and challenge businesses to meet higher customer expectations while maintaining efficiency. Whether you’re measuring agent performance or overall customer satisfaction, staying aligned with modern standards is key to success.

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Eptica

JULY 4, 2018

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Author: Anne-Merete Jensen - Senior Business Consultant How to reduce Average Handling Time and improve quality. The agent simply needs to personalize it and send it on, cutting handling times while preserving accuracy and customer satisfaction.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Forecasting in call centers helps today’s contact centers achieve high efficiency and customer satisfaction while keeping running costs low. This article will discuss why forecasting is vital these days. Meeting these goals enhances customer satisfaction and ensures compliance with contractual obligations.

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COPC

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In last month’s article , we looked at how coaching customer satisfaction (CSAT) to a number may lead to wasted time and effort, employee dissatisfaction, and difficulty improving CSAT results. That’s what we will talk about in this article. What tangible actions can you take to improve your situation?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

If your contact center feels like its constantly busy but your customer satisfaction scores remain low, chances are there are hidden inefficiencies hampering performance. These inefficiencies dont just hurt your teams productivity; they negatively impact the customer experience , increasing complaints and lowering retention rates.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

When using older contact center systems, you are likely to find inefficiencies in the areas of average handle times (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and agent occupancy. Assume you can make a 15% improvement to average handle time, first call resolution, self-service rate and schedule adherence.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Job one: Delight customers with immediate resolution because you can meet them in their channels of choice with faster service that’s always personalized with the CRM customer information right at hand. They can also handle up to 25 interactions concurrently, driving agent productivity up and customer wait times down.

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Provide Support

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

4 Tactics to Keep Customer Satisfaction High in the Busy Holiday Season. With big holiday season just around the corner, many online retailers are busy preparing their customer service teams for the holiday rush. According to NRF’s survey conducted by Prosper Insights, American consumers plan to spend an average $935.58

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Kayako

MARCH 3, 2016

Download the free Ultimate Guide to Customer Service Metrics Cheat Sheet for how to measure customer support productivity metrics. In this section: Average reply time. Average first reply time. Average resolution time. Average number of replies per case. Average reply time.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Great Cloud Disconnect The disconnect between cloud CX expectations and deployment realities is creating a widening gulf that threatens to swallow both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Traditional on-premise systems, while reliable, are increasingly becoming innovation bottlenecks.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2021

This week we feature an article by Hannah McCabe , Director of Demand at Stella Connect by Medallia. She shares common misconceptions about customer service and offers ways to fight them in order to provide great customer experiences. Misconception #3: Speed is the most important customer service metric.

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BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Listen to the audio or read the article. In customer service, that looks like average handle times, first call resolution rates, and customer satisfaction scores. At the core of content and ad review is the commitment to supporting the user experience.

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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Since they’re the most involved with customer interactions, their performance directly affects the customer experience. This article will teach you how to measure an agent’s performance and other important customer service metrics. Here are the five KPIs that we will focus on: Average Handle Time.

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TechSee

MARCH 19, 2019

When a virtual agent fields a customer’s enquiry, collects all relevant details and passes it to a human agent for final approval, how should average handling time ( AHT ) be measured? Customer Satisfaction. For this self service KPI to be green, it should. Boost KPIs with Visual Self-Service.

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InMoment XI

DECEMBER 13, 2024

It provides rich insight into areas of improvement in the customer experience. For example, the Average Handle Time (AHT) metric indicates how long it takes to complete a single call. If your agents complete a call in record time but fail to satisfy the customer, it will hurt your business.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2021

Customer satisfaction can be defined as how happy customers are with a company’s products, services, and capabilities. Learn how a Knowledge Management system can help keep your customers satisfied. The dilemma of Customer Satisfaction for today’s demanding customer.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Julien Rio whos writes about the most common KPIs and how to understand them, select the right ones and how to improve them. – Shep Hyken. Depending on whether your Customer Care department is an extension of your marketing or your customer service strategy, the KPIs you give yourself may be different.

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TechSee

JANUARY 24, 2023

This performance improvement is especially valuable when asking customers to perform complex tasks that extend the time of the call. While visual engagement often improves multiple KPIs within the call center, this article will focus on the relationship between the efficient use of visual assistance and the direct effect on AHT.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This was critical to delivering immersive customer experiences, which increase loyalty and improve metrics such as Net Promoter Score® (NPS®) and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Use Next-Gen AI Reduce Handle Time and Service Cost. Decreased average handle time by 10 percent.

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Talkdesk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

A knowledge management platform helps Quality Assurance (QA) deliver relevant knowledge articles and guides to agents. Promote better decision making Contact center agents come across multiple customer interactions that involve complex decision making.

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Call Experts

APRIL 14, 2022

If a customer has a good experience with your brand, they’re more likely to continue doing business. But what about those customers who have to wait for longer than usual? Average Speed to Answer. Handling Time. Reducing AHT has several precious benefits, including: Reduce Customer Frustration. .

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

This article explains the importance of after call work and explores emerging approaches to streamlining the post-call process for frontline employees. When after call work is executed properly, overall service levels are improved and customer satisfaction increases. The importance of after call work.

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Bold360

APRIL 28, 2021

That businesses can actually improve their key indicator metrics during uncertain times if they have the right systems and tools in place. In fact, one business (and Bold360 customer) experienced a jump in customer satisfaction (CSAT) from 67% to 90%. Bettina Gerlich, Customer Success Manager at Bold360.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. This article delves into the essential aspects of call center optimization, including the tools and best practices that can drive performance improvements.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

When it takes longer to find the right resolutions, a higher Average Handling Time (AHT) will follow. All this adds up to higher costs for the organization and a major blow to customer satisfaction. When technicians do not have sufficient skills or expertise, repeat visits will be necessary.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? In this article, we’ll explore how technology can be a game-changer in managing call escalations, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions.

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Even if you do have one, now is a good time to revisit it and make sure it covers everything it should. Related Article: 5 Ways Contact Center Managers Are Adapting to Remote Work. If you’re not offering remote work arrangements or are planning to bring agents back to an office this year, it might be time to reconsider.

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2018

This article underlines the value of DSS in customer service and focuses on the potential computer vision brings to call/chat centers, where providing a positive customer experience (CX) at scale is critical to success in the current competitive business climate.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The higher the productivity, the better the service, as less time taken will result in increased customer satisfaction while reducing costs. In this article, we’ll be discussing how to measure call center productivity, common causes of low productivity, and methods to boost efficiency in your call center.

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Oracle

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Enabling those stakeholders with a central source of consistent knowledge and search functionality that’s proactive and intelligent, helps them deliver the best answers, which in turn increases customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Playvox

JANUARY 24, 2022

You can’t manage what you don’t measure, so you need to capture customer experience metrics to understand how they evaluate their interactions with your brand. ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE? Why do the experiences your contact center delivers to customers have such a massive impact on your ability to grow your business and remain profitable?

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Chattermill

JUNE 3, 2019

Customer Experience Measurement: Which Metrics Should You Focus On? customer experience. In this article, we'll guide you through the various customer experience metrics and how best to measure and optimise your customer experience. customer experience metrics. Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT).

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Playvox

MARCH 27, 2023

Investing in the well-being, training, and development of contact center agents is essential to improving productivity, customer satisfaction, and agent retention. Continuous training ensures that agents are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills needed to handle customer queries and resolve issues effectively.

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