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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How to Calculate ‘Not Ready’ Rate
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What Is Net Promoter Score (NPS)?
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How to Choose the Right Metrics to Track Agent Performance
Live Chat Metrics: Which Should You Be Monitoring?
Is 80/20 Still a Reasonable Service Level?
Call Centre Quality Parameters: Creating the Ideal Scorecard and Metric
The Top 10 Onboarding Metrics – Are You Using Them?
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How to Calculate an Employee Engagement Score
Debunking the Customer Effort Score
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Do You Include All Abandoned Calls Within Your Statistics?
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How Do You Measure Repeat Call Rate?
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18 Tips for Boosting Contact Centre Performance With an FCR-First Strategy
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Top Tactics to Improve First Contact Resolution (FCR)
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Have Wallboards Had Their Day?
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Improving Abandon Rate – From Wait Time to Win Time
Video Image: Reducing Abandoned Calls by Understanding Why
Reducing Abandoned Calls by Understanding Why
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A Practical Guide to Getting Occupancy Right
Why Measuring Empathy in Digital Channels Really Matters
Why Measuring Empathy in Digital Channels Really Matters
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How to Turn CX Promises Into Accountable Actions
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How to Complete an Audit on Your Current KPIs
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How to Repair Your Broken Contact Centre Processes
2026 Contact Centre Predictions
Top Contact Centre Predictions for 2026
12 Top Tips for Intraday Management in the Contact Centre
What Are the Contact Centre Service Level Standards?