Understanding SLA Target Hours in Zendesk
Why do SLA targets show more hours than expected in Zendesk?
SLA targets in Zendesk are displayed in calendar hours, not business hours. This approach helps agents prioritize tickets based on real-time urgency. For instance, if a ticket arrives over the weekend and your business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the SLA target will still count calendar hours, potentially showing more hours than expected if you were considering only business hours. This ensures that tickets due sooner are highlighted for quicker attention. For more details, you can refer to the originalZendesk article.
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