Articles - Queues

Queue management is one of the most important parts of running an effective contact centre. This collection brings together expert insights, practical guidance, and real-world examples on how to manage call and digital queues efficiently. Find out how to balance staffing with demand, use technology to prioritise contacts, and design fair, transparent queuing systems. You will also discover creative ways to reduce wait times and frustration, helping customers stay informed and engaged until they are connected with the right advisor.

What Is an Acceptable Call Centre Waiting Time?
Is There a Correlation Between Queue Time and Customer Satisfaction Levels?
How to Deal with Long Queues in the Contact Centre
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Where Do WFM Systems Have the Biggest Impact?
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What is an Invisible Queue?
Understanding Queue Positions
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What to Do if a Caller Asks You to Call Them Back on a Different Number
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How to Prioritize Urgent Queries
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Omnichannel – What Is an Acceptable Waiting Time?
How Do I… Reduce Call Queuing Time?
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Mistakes to Avoid… Call and Contact Routing
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Tips to Reduce Call Queue Time
Recorded Webinar: 7 Strategies to Deal with Queues
Why Queuing Isn’t Just About the Numbers
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19 Contact Centre Queueing Strategies