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November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Leigh McKenney

Forget Spreadsheets, Learn About Contact Center KPI Reporting Alternatives

Contact center operations managers frequently deal with the challenges that arise when their teams rely on basic spreadsheet software to present and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs). This often entails time-consuming tasks like cell formatting, formula creation, and data management to improve the comprehensibility of KPI reporting within your contact center or call center. It’s not uncommon for team members to find software like Excel somewhat intricate to navigate, requiring manager intervention for the heavy lifting. Fortunately, there are more effective approaches to assessing and dissecting KPIs. In this article, we discuss the challenges and opportunities for contact center KPI reporting.

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 by Peter Hornberger

Reporting vs Analytics: Their Differences and Importance for Call Center Management

Data is here to stay, and your call center’s engagement data is a treasure trove. Handling it manually has become an overwhelming task for call center managers, making advanced software and tools a necessity. Understanding the distinctions between reporting and analytics is the key to unleashing the full potential of this engagement data. This article will help you navigate this data-driven landscape, offering insights into the key differences between reporting and analytics and how they can elevate your call center operations to new heights.

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Azure Beatrice

7 Tips To Rapidly Improve Call Center Resolution Rates

To ensure exceptional customer satisfaction rates, the initial step involves identifying the key call center metrics to evaluate. Among these metrics, First Call/Contact Resolution (FCR) stands out as a critical one. It helps gauge the effectiveness of your agents in addressing customer queries correctly, while also assessing whether callers need to return for the same issue. By implementing these tips in your call center, you can enhance your FCR rate and elevate overall customer satisfaction scores.

August 30, 2023 by Michele Cuchra

7 Workload Hacks Call Center Agents Use and How to Spot Them

Have you ever wondered if your call center agents are using clever tricks or strategies to lighten their workload and maximize their breaks? In this blog, we’ll explore seven common hacks that agents use and show you how to identify them using Brightmetrics. Discover how you can ensure optimal productivity in your call center or contact center while still allowing your agents their well-deserved rest breaks and avoiding burnout.

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 by Leigh McKenney

How Call Center Analysts Can Drive Success with Improved KPI Reporting

In the bustling realm of call centers, data collection and analysis act as guiding beacons, illuminating pathways to enhance performance and continuous growth. Yet, the journey from raw data to meaningful insights is only half the battle. Call center and contact center analysts often need effective ways to communicate insights to executives, managers, and employees. But here’s the twist: bridging the gap between insights and impact demands more than data wizardry. It requires a language that resonates across all levels of the organization, a language that turns numbers into narratives and graphs into actionable insights.

in Analytics and Reporting / Business Intelligence / Data Analytics / Data Visualization / KPIs / Reporting

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 by Michele Cuchra

A+ Metrics for Call Centers in the Education Industry

Enhancing the caller experience and meeting performance objectives in the education sector may not involve upselling products or chasing sales targets like traditional customer-facing call centers. However, it remains crucial for your educational institution to ensure a seamless experience for inbound callers and achieve internal goals. Curious about which key metrics your team leads should focus on? Discover the essential metrics that call centers in the education industry should track.

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Azure Beatrice

AI for Your Contact Center: Is It Worth the Hype?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm and is upending business processes. Goldman Sachs recently reported that as many as two-thirds of jobs in the U.S. and Europe are exposed to AI automation in varying degrees. So with the slew of AI for contact center software available, how will it change the current landscape? In this article, we delve into the impact of AI in contact centers and what it could mean for the future of work in this industry.

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Leigh McKenney

Unraveling the Top 3 Challenges of Interpreting Your Customer Engagement Data

In the fast-paced world of contact center customer support, interpreting valuable customer engagement data can be a daunting challenge. As your company grows and scales, managing contact data becomes increasingly complex. By integrating an advanced communications and contact center analytics solution, your support team can consistently offer quality customer service and maintain optimal internal communications. We look at the main challenges encountered in interpreting customer engagement data and the advantages of implementing a systematic analytics approach.

in Agent Performance / Analytics and Reporting / Collecting Data / Customer Experience / Customers / Reporting / Updates

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Guest Author, Brad Cleveland

10 Essential Properties That Make a Difference in Your Contact Center

There are key aspects of service delivery that drive contact center performance. Think of them as essential categories of metrics or properties every organization should be monitoring. They range from foundational to strategic and provide much-needed focus. As you ensure they get the attention they deserve, great results follow. Let’s summarize them, identify the key supporting properties, and discuss how to effectively utilize these properties for your benefit.

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 by Guest Author, Brad Cleveland

Beyond Surveys: Unveiling the Secrets of Customer Satisfaction

Feedback from customers and employees is like oxygen. Your organization must have it to survive and thrive. Whether a print shop with three employees, a government agency with 3,000 or a multinational company with 300,000, you need a strategy—not just a survey—to measure and understand customer satisfaction and leverage what you learn into ongoing improvements.

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