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What is Average Handle Time (AHT)?

ViiBE Blog

On the other, each call must be handled as promptly as possible to ensure that the next caller has a short wait time. Given these opposing demands, how can a center ensure that agents handle each call as efficiently as possible? A classic call center metric to measure this is the Average Handle Time (AHT).

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Using Omnichannel Contact Center to Drive Customer Satisfaction

InMoment XI

An omnichannel contact center is a customer service model that integrates and manages various communication channels in a unified and seamless manner. In an omnichannel contact center, customers can interact with a business through channels such as phone calls, emails, chat, social media, and more.

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The Spectrum of Data-Driven CX (And Why There’s No Magic Metric)

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NPS is quite popular with executives because it’s easy to understand and communicate. CSAT measures how satisfied a customer is with a specific product, service, or interaction, or the company as a whole. with your company, its products, services, and interactions. What are its pros? What are its cons? How do you measure it?

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The Ultimate Cheatsheet for Customer Service Bots

Kustomer

An effective customer service chatbot can communicate with customers and answer important questions, streamlining the customer support process. For example, will the average handle time increase now that agents are only handling more complex inquiries? Conversational automation is crucial to great customer support.

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The Health of the Contact Center: Are You Ready for 2019?

A survey of 1,000 contact center professionals reveals what it takes to improve agent well-being in a customer-centric era. This report is a must-read for contact center leaders preparing to engage agents and improve customer experience in 2019.

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Optimizing AHT During a Visual Engagement Session

TechSee

Introducing a new technology like visual assistance into a service interaction requires a moment for each party to adjust, but that moment will result in improved context and clarity. The ideal time to launch a visual session is when the customer first describes their challenge and any gap in understanding is encountered by the agent.

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Bilingual Customer Support: Where Live Agents and AI Coincide

BlueOcean

The same is true for first call resolution and average handle times. We believe that everything from the quality of the interaction to factors like handle time and first resolution are positively impacted by an onshore Canadian solution. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business?