ViiBE Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

The call center agent is at the core of any call center. So how can you evaluate a call center agent’s performance? Call centers and contact centers have industry-specific KPIs to measure agent performance. What are the KPIs in a call center? Average Speed of Answer.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 28, 2025

How to Benchmark Your Call Center Benchmarking is all about measuring your performance against clear, actionable goals and comparing them to industry standards. Here’s how to do it effectively: Identify Relevant Call Center KPIs To get started, focus on the metrics that reveal how well your contact center is operating.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Productivity in a call center refers to the extent of how well your call center is in meeting the customer’s needs effectively. It might be expressed in many ways, including speed and efficiency of the agents, quality of calls taken, and how well the technology and processes in the call center function.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Call center optimization is a strategic approach that focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of call center operations. 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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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

If you are a call center manager, you likely ask these questions on a regular basis. Below is a list of call center metrics you should look at to improve not only your efficiency, but also your quality and outcomes. Quality Scores. Keep track of how many calls it takes a customer to get a problem resolved.

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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.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 31, 2019

In fact, 50% of consumers today prefer starting on the web and the mobile app drives the highest Net Promoter Score among all channels ( 2018 CX Transformation Benchmark ). The post 7 Contact Center Glossary Terms You Need to Know appeared first on NICE inContact Blog.

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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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Uniphore

JUNE 16, 2021

You probably already think enough about Average Handle Time, or AHT for short. AHT is the average length of time it takes an agent to complete a call. Many contact centers, therefore, have opted to favor outcome metrics such as First Contact Resolution or Net Promoter Score, with secondary emphasis on AHT.

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Comm100

APRIL 28, 2021

See how you stack up: Comm100’s 2021 Benchmark Report found that the average live chat customer satisfaction (CSAT) rate increased by 1.5% from 2019 to 2020, hitting an all-time new benchmark peak of 85.6%. . The NPS, or Net Promoter Score, is a great supplement for the CSAT score. Resolution rate.

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NICE inContact

JULY 12, 2019

Even when you’re already convinced of the advantages of digital customer service, there’s a series of steps to take before actually integrating a new system into your call center software. Time is money, right? No one wants to spend too long integrating digital customer service into your call center software.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

Call Center agents’ main goal is to handle as many calls as possible effectively and without wasting time. However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. Everything is explained in this article.

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Thematic

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Call center sentiment analysis can also help you develop tailored training programs that better meet your customers’ preferences. Surveys and Feedback Forms Contact centers can also gather direct feedback by sending out surveys and feedback forms.

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Pointillist

JANUARY 25, 2019

By Swati Sahai Call centers are an operationally-complex element of your business, but they play a big role in your customers’ experience with your company. It’s no easy task, but the right mix of call center metrics and KPIs can help you stay the course.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? The right call center reporting system isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s an absolute necessity.

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Advantage Communications

JULY 10, 2019

When it comes to outsourcing your customer service to a call center, there are a range of metrics that call centers use to ensure they are delivering a superior customer experience (CX) for your customers.

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BlueOcean

MAY 5, 2016

We measure, measure, measure until we’re sure our agents are delivering the best call center outsourcing service for our clients’ requirements – and we have the data to back it up. At Blue Ocean, we’re all about metrics. What’s Your Customer Experience Strategy?

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ViiBE Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Customers often contact a call center when they are frustrated or experiencing an issue with a product or service. In the background, entire systems run behind the scenes to manage their call and put them in touch with a representative as efficiently as possible. There are different types of call centers.

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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? Enterprises must consider staffing costs, call center management systems expenses and the cost of self-service tools.

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NobelBiz

MAY 21, 2024

While the role of call centers is crucial in customer service, companies often choose between inbound and outbound call centers. Each of these call centers come with unique functionalities, benefits, and challenges. What is an Inbound Call Center? How does an Inbound Call Center Work?

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Net Promoter Score (NPS). Promoters (score 9-10) are loyal enthusiasts who will keep buying and refer others, fueling growth. The percentage of time a contact center agent is available to assist customers, divided by the length of their shift. Average Handle Time (AHT).

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Net Promoter Score (NPS). Promoters (score 9-10) are loyal enthusiasts who will keep buying and refer others, fueling growth. The percentage of time a contact center agent is available to assist customers, divided by the length of their shift. Average Handle Time (AHT).

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Let’s face it: Contact center metrics that measure customer service as if it’s some kind of race (think Average Handle Time) are frankly table stakes. What Service Level Metrics Are Most Relevant to Your Business Now?

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Talkdesk

JULY 16, 2019

Call Center Performance Management is a program, generally led by a contact center operations manager, dedicated to calculating and improving the performance of contact center agents. Performance Management generally requires a number of tools like call recording , quality monitoring , coaching , and gamification.

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Magellan Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We will share some essential questions to ask when outsourcing a call center. Can They Handle The Needs Of Your Business? You choose to outsource your inbound services as your in-house team can no longer handle the workload. This metric also categorizes customers into promoters, detractors, and neutral consumers.

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Playvox

JUNE 22, 2023

In uncertain economic times, they become even more critical to help navigate business health and growth. Call center leaders are under increased pressure to improve operational and agent efficiencies and look for cost-cutting opportunities while delivering outstanding customer experience (CX) — a tricky balancing act for sure.

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Behind the Scenes: A Day in The Life of a Call Center Agent Have you ever wondered what is it like for the call center agent answreing my phone when I partner with Call Experts? Performance Metrics in the Call Center Call center operations rely heavily on performance metrics to evaluate and improve efficiency.

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rethinkCX

JUNE 12, 2024

Call centers or contact centers are viewed as one of the main points of communication for sales, service and support through multiple channels (i.e.: Below you will find 5 curated call center management best practices you can implement today. phone, email, chat, social media, bots and AI).

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rethinkCX

JUNE 12, 2024

Call centers or contact centers are viewed as one of the main points of communication for sales, service and support through multiple channels (i.e.: Below you will find 5 curated call center management best practices you can implement today. phone, email, chat, social media, bots and AI).

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 14, 2023

A glimpse of the Call Center Industry The first call center started its operations in the Philippines in 1992. million Filipinos are currently employed in the industry (Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP)). In this article, we identify and solve 10 challenges that every call center faces.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Net Promoter Score (NPS). Promoters (score 9-10) are loyal enthusiasts who will keep buying and refer others, fueling growth. The percentage of time a contact center agent is available to assist customers, divided by the length of their shift. Average Handle Time (AHT).

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TechSee

JUNE 11, 2019

Verification of resolution: visually confirming that the issue is indeed resolved goes a long way toward avoiding repeat calls about the same issue. KPI #3: Net Promoter Score (NPS). KPI #4: Average Handling Time (AHT). Visual Assistance increases FCR across industries by 22% after eighteen months.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Have you ever wondered what is it like for the call center agent answering my phone when I partner with Call Experts? In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2018

Originally used by marketers, the Net Promoter Score is another very common KPI used by Customer Care departments. Average Handling Time. A lower Average Handling Time means more satisfied customers, more productive agents and a lower cost per interactions. Type: Customer Centric.

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Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

Taking a glimpse of the Call Center Philippines . The first call center started its operations in the Philippines in 1992. million Filipinos are currently employed in the industry (Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP)). Magellan Solutions improving your call center experience Philippines.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Incorporating remote visual assistance into day-to-day operations helps: reduce customer effort and wait time. lower high call volume. reduce costly truck rolls and product returns. improve efficiency. increase customer engagement. The opposite is true.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 12, 2015

As call centers begin to include social media into their arsenal of customer support tools, agents and managers are quickly learning that the phone-centric call center nomenclature that has been around for over 50 years isn’t keeping pace. AHT – Average Handle Time. Here are some examples of this.

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