• Avoid assuming that forecasting software always knows best.
• Experiment with different prediction methods to see which one works best for your contact center.
• Improve communication with other departments and gain an understanding of how their activity affects contact volumes.
• Even proven planners do not offer 100% forecast accuracy.
Even if you have done all the necessary planning, sometimes you will still be confronted with unplanned absences or unexpected crises. In such cases, it is best to include, for example, gamification techniques as an incentive for employees or suitable incentives for leisure activities that strengthen the team.
By reducing absenteeism, you can better implement your plan to meet your target service level.
One way to reduce absenteeism while increasing employee engagement is to give consultants the ability to manage their own plans. This can be achieved by introducing automatic scheduling technologies.
Within the thresholds set by managers, consultants with the right coaching will soon be able to postpone breaks or lunches to accommodate sudden emergencies or a co-worker's illness without excessive stress. All of this can be accomplished while maximizing the level of service.
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