Fonolo

MARCH 16, 2023

Your contact center may run like clockwork, with engaged agents answering calls quickly, solving problems, and creating satisfied customers in record time. But without the contact center KPIs and metrics that managers use to measure the effectiveness of their operations, you’d never know for sure. KPIs matter.

Contact Center 151

Contact Center Average Handle Time First call resolution Metrics 151

ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Koichumanov Erkinbek, Product Marketing Manager at Intelogos , an employee well-being and AI performance management platform. He writes about how AI technologies support customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Employee engagement Chatbots Morale 156

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

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Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 105

Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

Every interaction with your business has the power to build or damage the relationship with your customer – and can directly impact your revenue. 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase due to a poor customer experience (CX). More than 80% of business leaders see customer experience as a growing priority in 2024.

Feedback 83

Feedback Consulting Consulting Enterprise 83

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? The secret lies in effective escalation management, a crucial aspect often overlooked. This is where escalation management comes into play.

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Call Center Management Wait times Contact Center 106

TechSee

MARCH 7, 2023

As part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day initiatives, we asked our own TechSee Super Women to highlight some of the amazing leaders in the technology, service, and support industries who inspire them, have helped grow their careers, or simply deserve to be celebrated for being awesome.

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Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Telecommunications Finance 207

Fonolo

MAY 16, 2023

Correctly interpreting call center analytics and KPIs is key to improving your operations and your customer’s experience. Today, contact centers are increasingly viewed by businesses as the key to understanding customers. But knowing which metrics matter, and how to interpret them, is key to success.

Call Center 91

Call Center Analytics Abandon rate First call resolution 91

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Wait times 89

Wait times Feedback CRM Surveys 89

Global Response

MARCH 26, 2024

It streamlines processes, saves money, and improves the overall quality of customer service. While outsourcing BPO services provides a host of benefits, it also comes with the challenges of managing a third-party relationship. As you research and vet different vendors, keep the following factors in mind.

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Best practices Management outsourcing Business Process Outsourcing 62

COPC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BACKGROUND The COPC Standards Committee is a group of industry leaders composed of the largest buyers and providers of customer experience (CX) operational services, including contact center support. Its role is to maintain the best practices and requirements in the COPC CX Standard.

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Calibration contact center workforce Metrics Contact Center 52

TeamSupport

JULY 31, 2023

The data collected in your customer support department does not begin and end with customer support personnel. Your customer data is an incredibly rich source of information, particularly if your communication channels are optimized for customer use.

Customer Support 97

Customer Support Metrics Coaching Marketing 97

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? The right call center reporting system isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s an absolute necessity. Table of Contents What is Call Center Reporting?

Call Center 59

Call Center Contact Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time 59

JustCall

APRIL 15, 2024

As a sales or customer support manager, you’ve likely noticed some agents seem disengaged, burned out, or stressed. To help your sales agent avoid call center agent burnout, learn some actionable ways to reduce call center agent stress and drive change here. It’s caused by: 1. Manageable workloads 2.

Call Center 52

Call Center Agent burnout Scripts Metrics 52

Fonolo

MAY 30, 2023

Managers know that call center workforce management matters. Put it another way: if customer interactions are at the heart of a contact center’s success, then effective workforce management is the backbone. That’s why contact centers are investing in it in droves. The results?

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contact center workforce Best practices Contact Center Management 106

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Set your KPIs You can’t change what you don’t measure. TIP: Common KPIs for contact center agents can include average handle time (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and customer satisfaction score (CSat). Establish Your KPI Tracking Methods If you don’t already have a system to track agent performance, it’s time to upgrade.

Call Center 87

Call Center Schedule adherence Average Handle Time Construction 87

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Feedback Customer centricity Wait times 52

Call Design

JULY 6, 2021

It provides the necessary contact point for customers to connect with brands, whether that be troubleshooting, simple questions or administrative needs. Customer Satisfaction. of the 380 contact centre professionals they asked thought customer satisfaction was one of the most important metrics. Service Goals.

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Metrics Average Handle Time Schedule adherence Calibration 148

AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The IDP Well-Architected Lens is intended for all AWS customers who use AWS to run intelligent document processing (IDP) solutions and are searching for guidance on how to build secure, efficient, and reliable IDP solutions on AWS. This post focuses on the Operational Excellence pillar of the IDP solution.

Best practices 85

Best practices Metrics Feedback Enterprise 85

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Self-service is one of the biggest topics in CX and in the contact center world right now. While the industry is no stranger to new technologies and automation, modern self-service tools have really changed the game when it comes to supporting customers. Watch the video or read on for the highlights!

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Self service Contact Center Chatbots Consulting 142

Playvox

JULY 31, 2023

When thinking about workforce management (WFM), often people think of forecasting and scheduling. However, some of the quickest ROI can come from the employee self-service (ESS) aspects of a WFM solution. All that time adds up quickly. What Is Employee Self-Service?

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Self service Management Coaching Contact Center 85

Fonolo

JANUARY 17, 2023

If there’s one thing managers need to understand about digital transformation, it’s how artificial intelligence is changing CX in the contact center. Along with huge cost savings, AI will be a tremendous boon to customers longing for better self-service, and agents who need relief from repetitive taskwork.

Contact Center 154

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Average Handle Time 154

Hodusoft

MAY 10, 2023

In today’s business landscape, call centers serve as the primary channel for communication with customers, providing them with product and service information and support. This is because many businesses have had to shift to remote work and rely more heavily on customer support services. between 2021 and 2026.

Call Center 100

Call Center Abandon Call Interactive Voice Response call center software 100

AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When a customer has a production-ready intelligent document processing (IDP) workload, we often receive requests for a Well-Architected review. To build an enterprise solution, developer resources, cost, time and user-experience have to be balanced to achieve the desired business outcome.

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APIs Metrics Enterprise Benchmark 94

VirtualPBX

APRIL 10, 2024

It serves as a central point where customers can reach out for assistance and support through various channels. Within these centers, dedicated customer service representatives work diligently to address customer inquiries. They also resolve issues and provide information about products or services.

Contact Center 59

Contact Center Wait times CRM Healthcare 59

Real Blue Sky

APRIL 17, 2023

The contact center is the primary hub of contact between your organization and your customers. Ken Blanchard is credited with reminding us to “Take care of your customers or someone else will.” It is critical that contact centers operate effectively to efficiently meet customer expectations.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Metrics Technology Self service 98

NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

Call center dashboards provide the kinds of insights and metrics that contribute to having improved agent performance and more successful campaigns. These digital command centers offer a comprehensive overview of operations, enabling supervisors to make informed decisions in real-time.

Call Center 59

Call Center Average Handle Time Abandon Call Contact Center 59

customer sure

JANUARY 10, 2024

These are the most common pitfalls we’ve witnessed from organisations when they’re evaluating and improving customer experience. Neglecting Customer Feedback One of the most common mistakes businesses make is disregarding customer feedback. But it doesn’t stop there. Collecting is the first step. The Solution?

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Customer Experience Feedback Metrics Healthcare 62

Toister Performance Solutions

JUNE 16, 2022

The vice president was talking about his company's customer service team. His primary concern was customer retention. He worried that employees were too transactional and didn't work hard enough to retain customers. Customer service reps didn't always see the big picture. How do you manage your team?

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Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Wait times 92

AWS Machine Learning

APRIL 18, 2024

Then there are the times that others are talking in a language that’s not your first language, and you’d love to have a live translation of what people are saying to make sure you understand correctly. Check out the following demo to see how it works. It’s straightforward to deploy in your AWS account.

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APIs Accountability Analytics Entertainment 110

Playvox

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s more to engaging, motivating, and empowering employees than simply giving lip service with buzzwords like “you’ve got this,” “quick win,” and “continuous improvement.” Numerous studies link employee satisfaction, performance, and engagement with management’s ability to provide actionable, positive feedback and coaching.

Gamification 79

Gamification Contact Center Coaching Quality management 79

Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. During the best of economic times, it’s a smart business practice. But with economic uncertainty, it’s a must — along with controlling costs.

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Coaching Schedule adherence Abandon rate 74

AWS Machine Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, traditional methods of storing and searching for documents can be time-consuming and often result in a large effort to find a specific document, especially when they include handwriting. This is made possible with Amazon Textract , AWS’s Intelligent Document Processing service, coupled with the fast search capabilities of OpenSearch.

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Construction Metrics Best practices APIs 104

COPC

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Transform Vendor Management into Partnership Success. You entrust them with your most precious asset – your customers. So, how you manage outsourcers has a direct and lasting impact on customer loyalty and bottom-line growth. It is an exciting time in our industry! Centralized Vendor Management.

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Management outsourcing Government Multichannel 79

Fonolo

AUGUST 3, 2021

You know that customer service is the backbone of your organization. Knowing where you stand with your customers and proving that value to stakeholders requires carefully crafted call center reporting that directly aligns with your organization’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). What is a call center report?

Call Center 142

Call Center Abandon rate Contact Center Metrics 142

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From social media posts to Google and Yelp reviews, every buyer can recount their customer experience with your company to a global audience. It is no wonder, then, that businesses have started paying much closer attention to their customer experience (CX) strategy. Reviewing your existing CX strategy is a good place to start.

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Customer Experience Chatbots Analytics SaaS 83