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What is first call resolution?

ViiBE Blog

First call resolution (FCR) is a metric used in call centers to calculate the percentage of calls where a customer’s issue is resolved within the first call to the center. FCR stands for First Call Resolution. It is a key performance indicator for call centers and contact centers.

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Guest Post: How to Improve First Call Resolution (FCR) Using Knowledge Management System

ShepHyken

He discusses why first call resolution is important and what companies can do to resolve their customers’ queries in the first call. An up-to-the-mark first-call resolution (FCR) must be maintained to sustain a good customer experience. What is first-call resolution (FCR)?

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FCR Meaning: How To Measure First Call Resolution for Success

Selmo

First call resolution is one of the most important call center metrics you can measure. Calculating First Contact Resolution (FCR) can be straightforward, but only when you have collected the data.

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Fast-Track Your First Call Resolution FCR in 9 Easy Steps

NobelBiz

Key Takeaways: You have to pinpoint the exact reason for a low FCR Your call center should be a customer-centric business Proper ongoing agent training and monitoring Call center technology has evolved to deliver proper performance levels, quality, and FCR enhancement. How to boost your First Call Resolution in 9 easy steps?

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The Health of the Contact Center: Are You Ready for 2019?

A survey of 1,000 contact center professionals reveals what it takes to improve agent well-being in a customer-centric era. This report is a must-read for contact center leaders preparing to engage agents and improve customer experience in 2019.

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The Spectrum of Data-Driven CX (And Why There’s No Magic Metric)

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

It’s easy to focus so much on gathering data or finding the perfect metric… we end up spending more time measuring than actually executing our ideas. We want to dispel the belief CX teams need perfect data to move forward. First call resolution: What percentage of customer issues are resolved on the first call?

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26 Tips for Improving Your First Call Resolution Rate

Stella Connect

First Call Resolution (FCR) is the most important metric your contact center can measure. Why Is First Call Resolution So Critical? The higher your first call resolution rate, the more positive your customer experience and the higher your customers’ lifetime value (CLTV).