JustCall

APRIL 9, 2024

There are some tried-and-tested strategies to help your call center weather these volume storms and keep things running smoothly. What causes unexpected call volume fluctuations Seasonal trends: Certain times of the year, such as holidays or peak shopping seasons, may result in increased call volumes. But fear not.

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Quiq

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Many businesses would put chatbots on their websites without much strategy or thought—using them to effectively act as a search engine. Technology has caught up with the implementation, and using chatbots as part of your customer service strategy is essential. Don’t underestimate chatbots’ ability to answer customer questions.

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Playvox

APRIL 11, 2023

Engaged contact center agents are essential to the success of any customer service operation. When employees feel connected to their jobs and have meaningful goals, agent performance increases. And happy agents tend to deliver experiences that delight your customers.

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Serenova

MAY 1, 2020

Often, it’s as simple as feeling appreciated. According to research, 82% of North American employees do not think they receive adequate recognition at work, and that hurts productivity, morale and profitability—regardless of what else is happening in the world. Inevitably, that delivers a blow to customer experience.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2023

Repeat customers not only buy more, but they also often serve as unofficial brand ambassadors. Here are ten ways to help you get new customers to become loyal, repeat customers. Understand What Your Customers Want. You can give your customers a short survey when they buy something, with a small bonus for filling it out.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? At its core, contact center reporting is the systematic process of capturing, analyzing, and leveraging data from every customer interaction across various channels.

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Playvox

MARCH 12, 2023

Providing noteworthy customer experiences is a top priority for any business, and a well-run help desk, support center, or customer service center is the key to improving contact center performance. This leads to undesirable outcomes that have a snowball effect, such as poor customer service, which leads to angry customers.

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NobelBiz

JUNE 5, 2023

Outbound lead generation can be a game-changer strategy for businesses, but it is not without its share of challenges. When effectively executed, it can boost sales, increase profits, and lead to significant business growth. This means that call center agents need to make multiple calls before they can even start the sales process.

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Callminer

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Empathy, exceptional listening skills (and a willingness to listen to the customer ) are also important traits for call center reps to possess. Because your call center representatives play a major role in how your company (or your clients’ companies) are perceived by customers, your reps’ characteristics have a big impact on quality.

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SharpenCX

APRIL 16, 2021

The key to delivering better customer service sits right in front of us. When your agents are down in the dumps, your customers get bad service. Investing in your agents is the only path to better customer service. Here are three ways to take action and support your agents, so they can deliver better service for customers.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

Despite the fact that your employees have received internal or external training, their productivity has not increased, despite the fact that you have spent a significant amount of money on it. To boost employee morale, set goals that are both attainable and demanding. However, it’s not the end of the world. So, read on.

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Hodusoft

JULY 3, 2023

When agents learn to make the most of their stipulated time and provide superior customer service within that, then nothing can stop money from pouring in. When customers call your call center (or contact center), they need their issues and queries to be resolved as fast as possible. Both scenarios are bad. How to calculate AHT?

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Balto

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

There are many metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that give you insights into agent productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee satisfaction. These metrics can significantly improve your decision-making process and make your agents and customers happier. Key Metrics for Measuring Agent Performance.

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aircall

MARCH 6, 2018

Building out a customer support department is like settling an uninhabited island. 4 Life Vests. Recognizing your current agents’ individual strengths and skill sets is the first step toward taking your customer service from “surviving” to “sustained success.”. This plant is good to eat, but it can also be used to make rope.

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aircall

MARCH 6, 2018

Building out a customer support department is like settling an uninhabited island. 4 Life Vests. Recognizing your current agents’ individual strengths and skill sets is the first step toward taking your customer service from “surviving” to “sustained success.”. This plant is good to eat, but it can also be used to make rope.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 20, 2019

As customers and clientele begin to re-emerge from their sun-soaked vacations, and step firmly back into reality and back-to-school or back-to-work shopping, contact centers in the retail industry and beyond will no doubt see a sharp influx in customer inquiries, emails, messages, and phone calls.

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Mindtouch

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

It’s not a problem to be ignored: agent burnout can diminish call center morale and negatively impact customer support KPIs like CSAT and NPS. Traditionally, customer support centers have tackled agent attrition by hiring the right people, investing in better onboarding and training programs, and improving agent productivity.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2019

Every year we ask: What can contact centers do to bolster their productivity, efficiency, and customer service offerings in the future? Now: Ready yourself for the dawn of a new customer service decade, and read this timely and useful advice from the mouths of the experts themselves.

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Balto

JUNE 13, 2022

Call scripts are used in contact centers of all shapes and sizes — across the industry, they are considered an easy way to help ensure all of a contact center’s agents are driving calls to the same goals. But if you manage a center with hundreds or thousands of agents, then trying to keep everyone on the same script is challenging at best.

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 28, 2018

When your team is happy, they ensure a better customer experience for your clients. Secure more return for your brand by improving employee engagement, and use the culture of your organization to drive customer satisfaction. This strategy is not instant and demands proper planning and patience at every stage.

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Playvox

MARCH 21, 2024

When customer interactions are the heartbeat of business operations, one crucial factor often takes center stage – agent morale. When customer interactions are the heartbeat of business operations, one crucial factor often takes center stage – agent morale. All of this leads to better agent morale.

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aircall

MARCH 6, 2018

Building out a customer support department is like settling an uninhabited island. 4 Life Vests. Recognizing your current agents’ individual strengths and skill sets is the first step toward taking your customer service from “surviving” to “sustained success.”. This plant is good to eat, but it can also be used to make rope.

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Interactive Voice Response Morale Construction Technical Support 48

Integrity Solutions

MAY 24, 2023

Sales Training – at its heart – should be about learning to uncover and identify customer needs, thus creating value and providing service. Selling is about helping customers make buying decisions that are in their best interests. The most important variable in the success of any salesperson is themselves.

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Balto

JUNE 23, 2022

Almost half of our participants (48.2%) were in Customer Service, followed by Sales, Answering/Transferring Calls, Consulting, Customer Account Cancellation/Retention, and Collections. had a 4-year college degree, 6.9% had a 4-year college degree, 6.9% Let’s go back to the basics: What is the goal of a script?

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ClearAction

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

As Marketing departments are taking a bigger role in customer experience management, a more holistic perspective will allow your company rise to the top of the field. Supporting the entire customer lifecycle, for example, is a goal that most Marketing organizations are still grappling with. 5 Ways to Make Marketing More Strategic.

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Marketing Strategic Value Metrics Enterprise 59

SmartKarrot

MARCH 23, 2023

It is no secret that a lack of flexibility in the workplace can lead to: Higher stress levels Lower morale Lack of productivity, and Overall engagement So, what can we do to achieve this flexibility? The way people work and the expectations they have of their employers are evolving. And it’s bite-sized.”

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SmartKarrot

MARCH 23, 2023

It is no secret that a lack of flexibility in the workplace can lead to: Higher stress levels Lower morale Lack of productivity, and Overall engagement So, what can we do to achieve this flexibility? The way people work and the expectations they have of their employers are evolving. And it’s bite-sized.”

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2021

It establishes a live video stream with the customer and overlays Augmented Reality annotations to provide step-by-step resolution guidance on their mobile screen. Lack of employee adoption can result in reduced productivity and morale. Visual Assistance is Powerful – If Adopted. But first, it must be adopted. So what is?

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Balto

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Put Your Managers and Supervisors In Charge What Agents (And Leaders) Have to Say Conclusion. With contact center turnover nearing 50% year-over-year, a lot of attention is given to how and why employees leave their place of work — and not enough is given to how they begin their time in the workforce. No strings attached.

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SharpenCX

MAY 10, 2022

Contact centers have long been a critical part of business operations and the customer service experience. Today, companies implement contact center automation tools to meet rising customer expectations and increase the productivity of their human agents. 4 Benefits of Call Center Automation Tools.

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JustCall

MARCH 16, 2023

A customer may forgive and forget a bad product, but they will never forget poor customer service. Customer support is notorious for not being helpful. are beloved by their customers owing to their wonderful customer support. Alternatively, you might notice a decrease in the customer’s lifetime value.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 18, 2020

Goes without saying, customer retention is an important aspect of the success of any organization. You might as well be aware that retention of the customers not only leads to overall cost savings of the company but also contributes radically to the profitability, productivity as well as the enhancement of the staff morale of a company.

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Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

Customer service leaders come in all shapes and sizes. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. At Netomi, we deeply care about improving the customer experience. Adrian Swinscoe. Aimee Lucas.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2019

When you have a child on the Autism spectrum , you gain an unusual view of Customer Experience. Inclusive Design Redesigning the customer experience will require implementing inclusive design strategies. Inclusive CX posits that every individual has the right to full and equal participation in the customer experience.

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Solvvy

JULY 8, 2022

Take customer satisfaction. Even customers can struggle with quantifying how happy they are with your services. But collecting customer feedback and finding an effective way to measure customer satisfaction—often by unraveling the answer to the question of how to use CSAT or NPS—is vital to your brand’s success.

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Playvox

MARCH 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to implement new technologies, fine-tune your staffing strategy, or empower your agents to provide exceptional customer service, you’re in the right spot. Revolutionize Your Customer Support Center Productivity: 10 Proven Strategies 1.

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 13, 2020

There lies an evident gap between satisfied and delightful customers. How perfect would this world be if every business could spare the time to understand the likes of their customers inside out? What is Personalized Customer Service. But what is personalized customer service? That gap is called Personalization.

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