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.

Why reducing call duration may be missing the point!
Technology Toolkit – Phone Calls Following Email Queries
10 Ways to Speed up Complaint Handling
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Top Tips for Reducing Repeat Calls
Recorded Webinar: 7 Ways to Drive Down Repeat Contacts
55% of Contact Centres Don’t Provide Agents With Customers’ Channel History
10-24% of Contact Volumes is Generally Made Up From Repeat Contacts
How to Use Psychology to Improve the Customer Experience
When Will Blockchain Technology Enter the Contact Centre?
6 Steps to Refresh Your IVR System
How Speech Analytics Can Benefit Your Voice Channel
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The Different Types of Dialler Explained
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Tips To Get the Best Out of Your Outbound Dialler
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What Is Database Call Handling?
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Should You Remove AHT as an Agent Target?
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How to Practice Patience in Customer Service
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What Is the Difference Between an Abandoned, a Missed and a Lost Call?
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How to Design an Escalation Matrix for Call Centre Agents
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Next-Issue Avoidance – Techniques to Avoid Getting Repeat Calls
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How to Negotiate Solutions With a Customer
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What is an Agent Status Code?
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10 Tips to Improve Call-Handling Performance
Is Reducing Average Handling Time (AHT) a Good Idea?
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