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Call Centre Workforce Optimisation

What is call centre workforce optimisation?

Call Centre Workforce Optimisation (WFO) is a multifaceted strategy that plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of call centres while delivering high levels of customer service. It leverages an array of tools, methodologies, and technologies to create an optimal synergy between operational efficiency, agent productivity and customer satisfaction. 

Key components of call centre workforce optimisation

Workforce Management (WFM): WFM software is a cornerstone of WFO, enabling call centres to efficiently schedule and manage agent workloads. It forecasts call volumes, schedules agents, and tracks adherence to schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak call times.

Quality Management (QM): QM tools facilitate the monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of agent performance. Supervisors use these tools to assess call quality, identify coaching opportunities, and maintain service excellence.

Performance Analytics: Robust reporting and analytics capabilities provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Average Handle Time (AHT), First Call Resolution (FCR), and customer satisfaction scores. These insights guide decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Call Recording and Monitoring: WFO encompasses the recording and monitoring of calls for compliance, training, and quality assurance purposes. These recorded interactions offer a wealth of data for performance evaluation.

Agent Training and Development: WFO initiatives prioritise ongoing training and development for call centre agents. It ensures that agents have the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to excel in their roles.

Speech Analytics: Advanced speech analytics tools analyse recorded calls to detect keywords, sentiment, and trends. This helps in uncovering customer insights and refining processes.

Desktop Analytics: This technology provides a detailed view of agent desktop activities. It helps in identifying process inefficiencies and improving agent workflow.

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How Opus' contact centre consultants can assist you

Opus are the leading specialist contact centre reseller in the UK. We have a dedicated consultancy team who are technology agnostic in their consultative approach to contact centre design, deployment and ongoing support. Often, a combination of two or more contact centre partners are used to deliver specific business outcomes delivering added value to our clients but also solutions fit for your organisations specific needs.

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