--- title: Call Center Agent Churn description: Why does call center agent churn happen and how do you prevent it? Learn about call center churn best practices here. image: https://www.groupelite.com/hubfs/Chris%20Rand%20Time%20Off.jpg --- [![Group-Elite-logo-2020-upper left web](https://www.groupelite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group-Elite-logo-2020-upper%20left%20web.webp?width=2196&height=861&name=Group-Elite-logo-2020-upper%20left%20web.webp "Group-Elite-logo-2020-upper left web")](https://www.groupelite.com/) ![](https://www.groupelite.com/hubfs/bars-solid.svg) [**](https://www.groupelite.com/quickwins/call-center-agent-churn#test-popup) ** # **Quick Win:** Call Center Agent Churn  [![Return to the Quick Wins Home Page](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7576331/7978c61b-36b5-4c9f-8373-39ca053accba.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7576331/7978c61b-36b5-4c9f-8373-39ca053accba) ## Success Story Video   ## What Is Agent Churn? ### **What is call center agent churn and why does it happen?** Agent churn in your contact center is simply the amount of cell center agents that are leaving your organization.  There are many reasons why employees leave, but the call center has its own unique set of challenges. 1. **Scheduling**:  a call center typically has a strict set of schedules that can change frequently. It is important to use a good Workforce Management Tool to balance the optimal set of schedules that is good for your company and good the employees.   2. **Time Off: ** Because a call center has hundreds or thousands of employees doing the same job, time off management can be complicated.  Watch the Success Story Video above to hear about custom enhancements to time off management that can improve agent churn. 3. **Pay & Benefits: ** Of course pay and benefits are an important aspect of retaining good employees. Study your local market, but don't forget the [work-from-home trend](https://www.groupelite.com/blog/three-recommendations-for-managing-work-from-home-employees?hsLang=en). Working from home is becoming more common and poses a new threat to your agent churn strategy.   ## Research & Resources [**Blog: ** Cherry-Picking Calls for Coaching Leads to Frustration](https://www.groupelite.com/blog/cherry-picking-coaching-calls-leads-to-frustration?hsLang=en) [**Blog: ** The Key to Excellent Customer Service: Call Calibration ](https://www.groupelite.com/blog/call-calibration-tips?hsLang=en) [**Research Report: ** Harvard Business Review:  Kick-Ass Customer Service](https://hbr.org/2017/01/kick-ass-customer-service) [**News: ** Verint AI and Analytics Solutions Receive the Highest Customer Satisfaction Scores in New Interaction Analytics Report](https://martechseries.com/sales-marketing/customer-experience-management/verint-ai-and-analytics-solutions-receive-the-highest-customer-satisfaction/)   ## How Do I Get Started? **Need a call center consultant to evaluate your agent churn, your WFM solution or time off process?** **Have you tried using the time off features of your WFM solution and can't seem to make an impact?** **Ready to add new life to your churn efforts?** [START A QUICK WIN WITH GROUP ELITE](https://www.groupelite.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=ba05bf5f-8680-4065-ac26-956d45223d8a&signature=AAH58kEvEXGb6QUl5KZCG7yCstbswkMVlw&pageId=44630263130&placement_guid=649812ac-cbe1-4753-b4df-11aa3d13e29d&click=d138dbf0-a757-4982-9974-56069ca23c3e&hsutk=e8b4038bea7fca62e05afd0345705d5e&canon=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.groupelite.com%2Fquickwins%2Fcall-center-agent-churn&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&portal_id=7576331&redirect_url=APefjpFIjVvXmJGG91WoYpodzoVSodjOX6rnJUsy1nRYJZNV2PpimAmUt11-D7jQxfEKUbU9pLzZsFKeLPk1cOZr6TsnN2HFEMqfmM-pU-uBodHShV_RA00vHVb25y_1JX5dsnOsHrBA9f5_AlLNCB_2fXNoVPN5TdPHstfBZC4q8-WQ2bx6Vd29OdQusA4WwUpriPnnA7fymT1nka-nZ0k-tJPcnLcA_4Z3jRcxAI87mynaZH6_TlRGRBXAacwBqGoMIm9i1Ldvp2CztgRERYNqeSyb-396iw&__hstc=110066778.e8b4038bea7fca62e05afd0345705d5e.1649878595176.1651580771614.1651587509864.10&__hssc=110066778.22.1651587509864&__hsfp=2904161561&contentType=standard-page) ![b2b_inbound_sales_agencies](https://www.groupelite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/b2b_inbound_sales_agencies.webp?width=1920&height=1280&name=b2b_inbound_sales_agencies.webp) ## Create Your Next Opportunity. 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