Articles - Call Handling

Call handling is at the core of great contact centre performance. This collection of expert insights, training techniques, and practical examples explores how to manage customer calls efficiently while maintaining empathy, professionalism, and clarity. Learn how to greet customers, guide conversations, and close interactions effectively, creating a positive experience from start to finish. The resources also include advice on reducing call handling time, improving first contact resolution, and coaching advisors to stay calm and confident under pressure.

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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers
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Lessons From the Frontline: How to Build Customer Trust
Welcome Calls in Customer Service
Welcome Calls: A Simple Way to Increase Customer Satisfaction
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How to Deal With Customers Who Don’t Take No for an Answer
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How to Safely Lower Average Handling Time
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Next-Issue Avoidance – Techniques to Avoid Getting Repeat Calls
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The Definitive Guide to Improving Agents’ Customer Service Vocabulary
Video Image: How Does an IVR Work?
Understanding How IVR Works
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Comedy Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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15 Tips for Driving Down Repeat Contacts
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Spanish Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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Assurance Statements in Customer Service – With Examples
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French Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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8 Tips for Reducing Repeat Contacts
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UK Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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Customer Service Greetings – The Good, the Mediocre and the Innovative
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How Do You Measure Repeat Call Rate?
Call and Contact Centre Questions: How Do You Deal With Call Escalation?
How Do You Deal With Call Escalation?
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How to Improve Agents Typing While Talking and Listening
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When is the Best Time to Ring A Call Centre?
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Wrap Time Between Calls
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Do I Have to Give My Full Name to a Customer?
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How Many Seconds is 6 Rings?
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25 Affirmative Words and Statements to Support Customers