rethinkCX

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Your call center isnt just a support hubits the heartbeat of your customer experience (CX). As a premier customer experience consulting firm , rethinkCX is here to unpack the top call center trends for 2025 that will redefine how you connect with customersand how we can help you lead the charge.

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rethinkCX

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Introduction In todays fast-paced business world, call centers play a crucial role in managing customer interactions and ensuring high-quality service. A well-structured call center can enhance customer experiences, improve operational efficiency, and boost a companys bottom line.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Likewise, call center KPIs and benchmarks act as controls to establish direction and to know whether the call center is on course. You may be familiar with certain call center KPI’s but less familiar with benchmarks. Using our analogy, benchmarks are used to determine whether your call center is on course.

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Pointillist

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

By Stephanie Ventura Metrics tracking is a vital element of every call center. However, aiming to track all possible call center metrics can lead to information overload. Many call center leaders cite First Call Resolution (FCR) as the most important metric to track. The reason?

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Choosing a call center service provider is an important decision that affects customer satisfaction, ongoing efficiency, and brand reputation. Studies show that a 1% improvement in first-call resolution can lead to a 1% increase in customer satisfaction. How secure is your platform?

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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. Call centers predict future call volumes and other metrics so demand can be better met and good service levels can be maintained with optimized resources.

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TechSee

AUGUST 26, 2024

Call centers are the frontline of customer service for many businesses. Providing excellent service in call centers is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty. However, call centers face a variety of challenges that can prevent them from delivering the best possible service.

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Pointillist

MARCH 1, 2019

For a business, that means high costs and inefficient call center operations. Call centers, therefore, want to improve first call resolution rate, reduce call volume, and excel at customer service while reining in high costs. has always been a challenge for call centers.

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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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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? This article will teach you how to measure an agent’s performance and other important customer service metrics. How do you measure the performance of an agent?

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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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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Automated Ticketing Systems Call centers must guarantee that every customer interaction is carefully recorded, and we should continually review these records to improve our services. Improving First Call Resolution (FCR) has a direct impact on customer satisfaction. Connecting Call Centers to Success.

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Call Experts

APRIL 14, 2022

Calculating Average Speed to Answer (ASA) involves identifying the best way to measure the speed of answering incoming calls. The goal of ASA is to answer calls quickly and efficiently while meeting customer expectations. In a perfect world, customers would only call your call center if everything was going smoothly.

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Uniphore

JUNE 17, 2021

Get It Right The First Time - Every Time. Few KPIs have a bigger influence on the customer experience than First Call Resolution (FCR). When customers call in with an issue, they expect it to be solved then and there. This stress, in turn, feeds into employee attrition rates—a major call center pain point.

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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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ViiBE Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Customers expect the same level of service as in person, so it is crucial to measure your call center’s overall performance as well as your individual agents. Key performance indicators (KPIs) like AHT , NPS and FCR are vital to measuring this performance. FCR stands for First Call Resolution.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

A key performance indicator in this realm is the First Call Resolution (FCR) rate, which measures the percentage of customer issues resolved during the initial contact. This immediate analysis enables customer service representatives to provide effective solutions without the need for escalations or follow-up calls.

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Selmo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

First call resolution is one of the most important call center metrics you can measure. Calculating First Contact Resolution (FCR) can be straightforward, but only when you have collected the data.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether you’re measuring agent performance or overall customer satisfaction, staying aligned with modern standards is key to success. How to Benchmark Your Call Center Benchmarking is all about measuring your performance against clear, actionable goals and comparing them to industry standards.

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NobelBiz

MAY 9, 2023

One critical aspect that companies must consider is the optimization of their dialer system, which can significantly impact call center operations’ productivity and performance. We’ll share valuable insights from one of our workshops featuring two seasoned contact center experts, David Atkinson, and Bradley Butler.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 22, 2019

Contact centers are big on analytics. The main reason companies measure things like their call-handle time, first-call resolution, and internal quality management (QM) scores are to improve customer satisfaction. So, how do you know if customers are pleased with their level of service?

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NobelBiz

MARCH 21, 2023

The First Contact Resolution Rate (FCR) is a crucial KPI for measuring the effectiveness and quality of your customer service. This indicator is regarded as one of the most influential metrics for measuring customer service effectiveness. When a problem arises, the customer expects a quick and efficient resolution.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 22, 2019

Contact centers are big on analytics. The main reason companies measure things like their call-handle time, first-call resolution, and internal quality management (QM) scores are to improve customer satisfaction. So, how do you know if customers are pleased with their level of service?

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you run a call center, you know how important it is to provide excellent service to customers. You might be surprised to learn that a simple yet paramount calculation can help you evaluate the efficiency of your call center. How to measure your call center Service Level? What can you do to improve?

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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. First Call Resolution. “How efficient are we? But where do you find the answers?

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Pointillist

MARCH 1, 2019

For a business, that means high costs and inefficient call center operations. Call centers, therefore, want to improve first call resolution rate, reduce call volume, and excel at customer service while reining in high costs. has always been a challenge for call centers.

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GetFeedback

JULY 19, 2019

Communicate how you will measure success. To know what to measure, it’s important to understand the actual customer. There is no perfect formula for what to measure in a VoC program. Here are the three key ingredients: Consistency: Measuring anything consistently is better than no measurements at all.

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TechSee

JANUARY 24, 2023

The earlier that your call center staff can see the problem, the faster they can resolve it. By systematically and visually leading a caller through a series of steps, the service team can reduce costs by cutting the AHT spent on calls and increasing the number of customers they serve. This boosts FCR and lowers AHT.

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Bold360

AUGUST 20, 2017

Here are 8 elements of first call resolution success: 1. Waiting on hold, especially listening to recorded messages which say how important and valuable the call is, can actually create a situation where your customer is more frustrated than they were before they picked up the phone. Quick Response Time.

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Vonage

MAY 23, 2017

As customer habits and expectations continue to evolve, contact centers must keep raising the bar on service quality. 49% of customers are put off by having to repeat information to multiple call center agents, and 30 percent would take their business elsewhere for that reason.

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Calabrio

APRIL 26, 2016

And now that spring has sprung we see flowers in bloom, hear birds singing once again, and look forward to spending time learning about our new contact center software and solutions. Wait, what? Increasing the home agent workforce broadens the geographic reach of human resources efforts, positively impacting the customer experience.

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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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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).

Call Center 52

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BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Detail roles and responsibilities, policies, and measurements. Outline your attraction and recruitment strategies, processes, and success measurements, including results for hiring for the past 12 months. Describe your employee engagement strategies and measurement processes. and outline your approach to new hire training.

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BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Detail roles and responsibilities, policies, and measurements. Outline your attraction and recruitment strategies, processes, and success measurements, including results for hiring for the past 12 months. Describe your employee engagement strategies and measurement processes. and outline your approach to new hire training.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Employee Engagement Average Handle Time Culture 156