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Customer Service Target 2010 to 2011

Target: 86%

What is the target?

This target measures how well we deliver our services to customers against a set of standards. It reflects the three main ways in which our customers access Jobcentre Plus services – in person, by telephone and electronically.

How does it work?

Our customer service is measured under the four headings of the Department for Work and Pensions customer charter:

The following table outlines how the target is measured.

What is measured Contribution Made up of
Right treatment Right result Easy access On time
Jobcentre (calls) 15% Mystery shopper 6% Mystery shopper 6% Telephony (% calls answered) 2% Mystery shopper (% calls answered in 30 seconds) 1%
Jobcentre (visits) 30% Mystery shopper 12% Mystery shopper 12% Mystery shopper 4% Mystery shopper 2%
Contact centre (calls) 45% Mystery shopper 18% Mystery shopper 18% Telephony (% calls answered) 6% Telephony (% calls answered in 30 seconds) 3%
E-channels 10% n/a Website information (mystery shopper) 6% Internet job bank and jobpoint availability time 4% n/a
Total 100% 36% 42% 16% 6%

Figures are rounded for presentation purposes. Customer Service Target data is updated each quarter (April – June, July – September, October – December, January – March).