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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UK Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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How to Measure Call Abandon Rate
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20 Sneaky Tricks That Call Centre Agents Use to Avoid Calls
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The Phonetic Alphabet and How it Improves Customer Service
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32 Tips for Reducing Average Handling Time (AHT)
Average Handling Time (AHT) formula
How to Calculate Average Handling Time (AHT)
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What to Say to an Angry Customer
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Seven Tips to Avoid Dead Air Time in Customer Service Calls
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“I’d Like to Speak to a Manager” – 7 Ways to Deal With Difficult Customers
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26 Great Techniques for Showing Real Empathy in Customer Service
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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers
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Spanish Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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French Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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Training Cheat Sheet – Handling Difficult Customers
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When Is It OK to Hang-Up on a Customer?
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Techniques to Improve Call Control Skills
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30 Tips to Improve Your Call Quality Monitoring
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How Many Seconds is 6 Rings?
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How to Improve Agents Typing While Talking and Listening
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How to Use Mock Calls to Improve Agent Performance – With Free Exercises
Welcome Calls in Customer Service
Welcome Calls: A Simple Way to Increase Customer Satisfaction
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How to Deal With a Talkative Customer
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25 Affirmative Words and Statements to Support Customers
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How to Bridge Silence on a Call