Glossary of terms

TSF (Telephone Service Factor)


Explanation:

Telephone Service Factor (TSF) is a key performance metric used to measure the efficiency and quality of a call center's phone service. It is calculated as the percentage of calls answered within a specified period, usually defined in terms of a target wait time (e.g., 80% of calls answered within 20 seconds). TSF helps businesses understand how well their call center is performing in terms of answering customer calls promptly.

Best Practices:

  • Set Realistic Service Level Targets: Establish achievable TSF goals based on historical data, ensuring that customer expectations are met without overburdening agents.
  • Monitor Real-Time Performance: Track TSF in real time to make sure that calls are being answered quickly and that staffing levels are adjusted to meet demand.
  • Use Data to Adjust Staffing: Analyze TSF data to optimize staffing schedules, ensuring that peak call times are covered with adequate resources.
  • Focus on Efficiency Without Sacrificing Quality: While achieving a high TSF is important, make sure that agents are still able to provide quality service, not just focus on answering calls quickly.

How Daktela Can Help:

Daktela's real-time monitoring tools track TSF and help businesses ensure that calls are answered promptly. With dynamic call routing, the system directs incoming calls to available agents based on their skills, ensuring efficient call handling. Daktela also provides staffing optimization tools, allowing businesses to adjust schedules based on call volume predictions to meet TSF targets. The system's performance analytics enable businesses to monitor TSF trends, identify areas for improvement, and implement adjustments to improve response times and customer satisfaction.