Articles - Metrics

Metrics are at the core of every well-run contact centre. This collection of expert insights, practical guides, and performance tools explains how to choose, track, and interpret the numbers that matter most. Learn about essential metrics such as service level, AHT, occupancy, and customer satisfaction, and discover how to balance efficiency with quality. You’ll also find tips for presenting data clearly, using dashboards, and helping teams understand what their metrics really mean for the customer experience.

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Metrics for Training Agents
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What I’ve Learned From Running a Contact Centre – Know Your Stats
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Are Your Team Leaders Too Busy Chasing Metrics?
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Customer Data Analysis – How to Analyse Data in 7 Steps
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Measuring KPIs to Improve Call Centre Quality Assurance
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6 Key Steps to Deliver a Measurable Improvement in Contact Centre Performance
The Spring Clean: 85 Ways to Improve Your Contact Centre
4 Key Objectives to Improve Productivity and Customer Experience
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50 MORE Expert Tips to Improve Contact Centre WFM
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10 Ways to Reduce AHT in the Contact Centre
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9 Mistakes to Avoid… Contact Centre Reporting
What Is an Acceptable Call Centre Waiting Time?
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The Difference Between Measuring Repeat Contacts and First Contact Resolution
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What Is CSAT? – With a Meaning, Calculations and Great Tips
A Beginner’s Guide to Adherence Management
How to Measure Customer Emotion
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What Are the Best Call Evaluation Criteria?
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5 Critical Questions Every Contact Centre Manager Needs to Ask Right Now
Twelve Call Centre Metrics You Can’t Live Without
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Which KPIs Do I Need for Contact Centre WFM?
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How Do You Measure the Productivity of QA Auditors?
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Top 10 Customer Experience KPIs
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The Top 10 Most Important Call Centre Metrics
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Call Centre Benchmarking 101