Articles - First Contact Resolution (FCR)

First Contact Resolution (FCR) is one of the most important measures of success in any contact centre. This page of expert insights, best practices, and practical examples explains how to track, analyse, and improve FCR across all customer channels. Learn how to identify root causes of repeat contacts, empower advisors to resolve issues quickly, and use feedback to fine-tune your processes. The resources also explore how improving FCR can reduce costs, increase loyalty, and strengthen overall service quality.

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The Top Ten Call Centre Problems
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Is AHT in Conflict With FCR?
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15 Tips for Driving Down Repeat Contacts
Have Service-Level Stats Outlived their Sell-by Date?
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Tips to Reduce Repeat Contacts
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Over 60% of Contact Centres Measure First Call Resolution
NetPromoter vs Customer Effort – Which is Best?
The Benefits, Challenges and Best Practices of First Call Resolution
Recorded Webinar: How to Improve First Contact Resolution
A Beginner’s Guide to Balanced Scorecards
Contact Centre Hacks – Improving First Contact Resolution
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8 Tips for Reducing Repeat Contacts
Stop Using Average Handling Time (AHT) and Increase Customer Satisfaction
What is the Best Way to Improve First Contact Resolution?
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First Call (Contact) Resolution (FCR)
First-Call Resolution
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Why FCR Matters and How to Measure It
First Call Resolution using Speech Analytics
6 Key Metrics for Your Call Centre Dashboard
The Top Ten Call Centre Solutions
Call and Contact Centre Questions: How Do I Improve First-Time Resolution?
How Do I Improve First-Time Resolution?
Recorded Webinar: Improving First Contact Resolution
6 Steps to Improve the Customer Experience
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The Top 5 Agent Performance Metrics