Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Customer service knowledge comes in many forms from customer self-service knowledge to agent-facing knowledge, and many formats from video, to knowledge base articles and more. For those looking to start measuring the effectiveness of this important service foundation, here are six metrics to consider when it comes to knowledge: 1.

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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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Magellan Solutions

MAY 16, 2024

Reporting and Analytics : Robust reporting and real-time analytics capabilities can drive pricing and provide valuable business insights. Quality Assurance : Stringent quality assurance measures like call monitoring and coaching can impact pricing but increase customer satisfaction.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 5, 2023

That’s what this article will discuss in detail. Among them are customer expectations, performance metrics, issues with the service, performance levels, and abandonment rate. A part of this metric is how the agent acknowledges the customer’s concern. A part of this metric is how the agent acknowledges the customer’s concern.

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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. CSAT as an Output Metric Something we need to align on first is that CSAT is an output metric in the contact center, not an input.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Average handle time is an important contact centre metric but it can be a double-edged sword that creates customer dissatisfaction. So, is Average Handle Time (AHT) still a relevant metric and what does it mean for contact centres today? Improve AHT in 5 Easy Steps 1.

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Innovative CX

AUGUST 10, 2021

As Peter Drucker said, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it”. Peter Drucker didn’t say – what gets measured gets managed, contrary to popular lore). So perhaps measuring performance is a good place to start allowing us to focus on better customer and employee experiences?

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COPC

APRIL 19, 2023

When designing a balanced scorecard, include the metrics related to your core values and ensure they are weighted appropriately. If you manage a sales organization, your scorecards wouldn’t be complete without conversion metrics. Scorecards should have views into performance over time compared to targets.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 26, 2018

How do metrics and standards play a role in customer service? Paul: Metrics and standards lay a solid foundation for measuring the success of your employees, but you have to be aware of how those standards impact the customer experience. Related Articles. I look for how engaged a candidate is in this conversation.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We start this week’s Top Five Roundup with an article that shares three simple but powerful ideas. My Comment: How do you measure CX?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

With the large volumes of contact center advisors still incentivized based on speed – typically the Average Handle Time (AHT) – CX goals are quite often unachievable. AHT has dominated contact center measurement for decades. But it is no measure of quality or the company’s ability to deliver highly personalized services.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss CX strategy- what it is, why you need one and how to build one for your brand. You can take actionable steps toward your goals by outlining what you want to achieve as goals help measure, analyze, and optimize your success rate and return on investment (ROI). Measure your CX metrics.

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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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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This is particularly worrying, considering agent KPIs are forensically measured and metrics such as Customer Satisfaction and Average Handling Time are easily affected by loud noises — whether these come from the customer’s or the agent’s side.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The majority (80%) or more rank agent engagement scores as the top measurement metric of the future ahead of traditional customer-centric KPIs such as customer effort (81%) and average handle time (80%). Listen to Your Agents Contact centre managers around the world have different ways to improve agent engagement.

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Playvox

APRIL 5, 2022

Related Article: What is Workforce Engagement Management (And Why It Matters). High scores on key metrics are the first measures of a high performance contact center. These include cost and efficiency metrics, such as first contact resolution (FCR) and average handle time (AHT). ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE?

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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. One important KPI is Average Handling Time (AHT), which measures the average duration of communications between agents and customers.

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Kayako

AUGUST 25, 2015

Scaling up your customer support team means you not only need to hire more staff to handle the increase in volume, but you’ll also want to measure performance and results from your current team, to ensure they’re working efficiently and to their full potential. Speed is easy to manage and measure. Click To Tweet.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It’s 2019, which means contact center metrics from 1999 are almost old enough for their first legal beer (and already knocking them back in Canada.) Those metrics were born in an era when customer service was a race, where whoever got to the finish line first (i.e. One Metric to Rule Them All. But where do we start?

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COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

In our previous articles, “ Benefits of a Balanced Scorecard for Performance Management ” and “ Creating a Balanced Scorecard: What to Consider ,” we delved into the significance of utilizing this strategic tool and explored the essential factors to keep in mind when developing one.

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Natalie Petouhof

AUGUST 15, 2022

Original Article by Mila D’Antonio. That approach yielded unimaginable yet remarkable anecdotes such as reps sending flowers if a customer fell ill, chatting with customers about their families (average handle time wasn’t a metric) and sending free replacement products if orders were reported defective.

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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. 67% of interactions involve a time-consuming diagnosis 60% of customer-assistance occupations are automatable* 30% of common call center tasks are automatable*.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Next Issue Avoidance (NIA) is a metric used by a growing number of customer service departments, one that encourages and enables agents to predict likely problems. NIA: The balancing metric. NIA is measured by tracking the number of repeat calls a contact center receives within a specific period of time. Poll your agents.

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Playvox

JANUARY 11, 2024

Instead, WFM software allows you to easily produce reports with drill-down functionality that provide real-time insight into key call center measures for center-wide optimization: punctuality, adherence, occupancy, service levels, workstreams and tasks, forecast accuracy, and more. Is WFM the Fountain of Youth?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Task: Measure Agent Effort. Alternatively, dissect average handle time for your agents’ phone conversations. It Had Better Be!

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ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

Share this article. Share this article. Why should you think about implementing customer experience management measures, and how can you track all the data needed to develop practices that will improve the journey of your customers? How can you measure customer satisfaction? Natalia Barszcz. August 17, 2021.

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Talkdesk

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Most commonly, agent performance is measured by a combination of traditional ‘efficiency’ metrics plus quality metrics like CSAT and NPS,” says Gadi Shamia. Contrary to contact center convention, businesses should not be choosing between efficiency metrics like average handle time and “customer metrics” like Net Promoter Score.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Reassess success criteria – too many customer service organisations are so focused on metrics – such as the number of conversations per hour or average handling times that customers end up being treated as a statistic rather than a real person. Keep it simple with human-centred design.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

CSAT (customer satisfaction) and CLV (customer lifetime value) are important metrics for contact centers, and directly correlate to investment in agent coaching. CES (customer effort score) is another: it measures how easy it is for customers to complete tasks. That means looking beyond those one-size-fits-all metrics.

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Playvox

JUNE 22, 2023

Tracking, reporting, and improving upon metrics are essential across all areas of business, including finance, sales, marketing, and contact center management. In uncertain economic times, they become even more critical to help navigate business health and growth. What Are Call Center Efficiency Metrics? Why do metrics matter?

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Chattermill

JUNE 3, 2019

Customer Experience Measurement: Which Metrics Should You Focus On? 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. So it’s crucial you measure what matters. by Sam Frampton.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The faster hare is so confident of winning the race that it falls asleep and is beaten by the slower tortoise – the first to reach the finishing line using a steady, measured pace. Metrics that matter. It all comes down to the basics so let’s start with how contact centers measure. their success.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2021

If you go the extra mile and seek personalized, timely, insightful feedback from your customers, you can identify and improve contact center operations—and strengthen customer loyalty. CX professionals measure their company’s brand health in terms of customer satisfaction outcomes. 2021’s customers look for responsive CX in 2022.

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VDS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to smoothly transition your contact center to Genesys Cloud without any disruptions. By the end of this article, you will have a clear understanding of how to migrate to Genesys Cloud with ease and confidence.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2021

Or are they purely operational, seeking to improve efficiency such as reduced average handling time (AHT), time to answer or to reduce call volumes in general? Perhaps your objectives are more qualitative and based on measures of customer satisfaction, customer effort and customer lifetime value?

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 14, 2023

Magellan Solutions improving your call center experience Philippines Every call center manager balances many things at the same time on a day-to-day basis. In this article, we identify and solve 10 challenges that every call center faces. We focus instead on more relevant, customer-focused metrics. •

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

The leaders on that team were on the floor, taking calls, handling questions and doing what they could to help. Creating the Right Behaviors by Using the Right Metrics. There’s an old adage: What gets measured gets managed. Employees need to know that we leaders have their backs. About the Author.

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