How to Increase Call Center Productivity & Efficiency

Written By Edin Alic

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PBX Call Center Software

call centerThe goal of any call center is to handle the maximum call volume as efficiently as possible. This means answering and resolving all calls favorably and quickly. While this may have been more difficult in the past, PBX call center software makes this possible for call centers across the globe today.

Call Center Productivity Tools

By enabling call center agents with the right tools, you can ensure maximum efficiency and productivity. Modern call center software allows agents to:

  • Solve caller problems more quickly – The primary purpose of call center agents, problem solving can be done more quickly with the right software. Call center applications like gloCOM enable agents to find a solution without hanging up or putting the caller on hold. Whether this means using instant messaging with coworkers or supervisors, instantly conferencing in another party, or transferring the caller to an available agent, the call will be brought to resolution more quickly.
  • Route calls more efficiently – Sometimes it just is not possible to resolve a call in one step, so the next best option is to get the caller to the right person as quickly and painlessly as possible. A good call center app will show the real-time status of other agents and support instant drag-and-drop transfers to whoever is available. Some PBX solutions will also offer skills based routing and more advanced queue options.
  • Stay more motivated – Agent burnout is a real problem in many call centers, so it is worth it to keep agents happy and motivated. Software like PBXware Call Center PBX can show real-time stats on a wallboard to encourage friendly competition and inspire agents to work more quickly. And a complementing app like gloCOM allows for monitored breaks that will keep agents energetic and happy. Supervisors can see which agents are inactive too often and take action accordingly.

More Productivity Means More Profit

The three ideas above are a starting point to making your call center more productive and, in turn, more profitable. The best part is that most PBX call center solutions will be scalable and allow you to keep up with the growth that is sure to follow.

To learn more about call center software solutions, check out our Call Center PBX page or contact us today.

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