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Running a high-performing call center requires more than just answering calls quickly — it’s about understanding what’s happening behind the scenes in real time. The right metrics help managers make better decisions, boost agent productivity, and improve the overall customer experience.

Here are the five most important call center metrics every manager should be tracking:

1. Average Handle Time (AHT)

What it is: AHT measures the average time it takes to resolve a call — including talk time, hold time, and after-call work.

Why it matters: AHT helps you assess both efficiency and agent performance. Too high? It could signal training gaps or process issues. Too low? You might be sacrificing service quality.

How Leado helps: Leado displays AHT live on your dashboard, broken down by agent, team, or shift — giving you immediate insight into what’s working.

2. First Call Resolution (FCR)

What it is: FCR tracks the percentage of customer issues resolved in the first interaction, without the need for follow-up.

Why it matters: Higher FCR means happier customers and fewer repeat contacts — both of which lower costs and increase satisfaction.

Pro Tip: Use Leado to drill into common repeat call reasons and train agents based on actual trends.

3. Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)

What it is: CSAT measures how satisfied customers are after an interaction, often via a quick post-call survey (e.g., “How satisfied were you with your experience?”).

Why it matters: This is your clearest indicator of how your team is performing from the customer’s perspective.

How Leado helps: Leado automatically pulls in CSAT scores and maps them against agent performance so you can identify top performers and improvement areas.

4. Service Level (SL)

What it is: Service level represents the percentage of calls answered within a specific timeframe (e.g., 80% of calls answered within 30 seconds).

Why it matters: It’s a critical SLA for many support teams, and poor service levels often point to staffing or queue management issues.

Manager Tip: With Leado’s real-time alerts, you’re notified the moment SL dips — allowing quick action before SLAs are breached.

5. Call Abandonment Rate

What it is: This measures the percentage of callers who hang up before reaching an agent.

Why it matters: High abandonment rates mean lost opportunities and frustrated customers — usually caused by long wait times or routing issues.

How Leado helps: Track abandonment trends over time and adjust staffing or routing rules directly from your dashboard.

Final Thoughts

Tracking these five metrics consistently can dramatically improve your team's performance and your customers' satisfaction. With a real-time dashboard like Leado, you not only get visibility — you gain the ability to act instantly.

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