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To commemorate our 10th anniversary, I have written a two-part series outlining Transparent BPO’s history and vision. In this part, we take a look back at our beginnings. Part two will focus on where we’ve come over the years and our “2020 Vision” for the future. MORE
This post — part three of our Expert Interview Series — features Brett Bayduss, Partner, Site Selection Group. Market saturation is one critical factor brands must consider when making contact center site selection decisions. MORE
This post — part four of our Expert Interview Series — features author, speaker, and customer experience consultant, Shep Hyken. A recent Forrester study reported that customer experience (CX) in 2019 is a mixed bag. MORE
It’s no surprise to anyone in the contact center industry that customer expectations of service have changed thanks to advancements in technology , such as artificial intelligence, chatbots, and automation. But those aren’t the only catalysts for change. MORE
brands are out of touch with their customers’ needs says Forrester’s Customer Experience Index, recently released. The result is a “dangerous gap” in consumers’ sense of emotional engagement, connection, and loyalty. “We MORE
Each year, new trends emerge that contact center executives must pay attention to, and 2020 is no different. For that reason, we thought it would be helpful to share our views on seven trends we believe will impact centers this year and the foreseeable future. MORE
Interview with Thom San Filippo, Vice President of Customer Service and Experience Design, Dow Jones Thom San Filippo Blocking and tackling. MORE
Nothing is more important to the ongoing success of a contact center than its ability to identify and develop tomorrow’s leaders today. MORE
This post is the second in a 2-part series by Pat Ricken, Director of Training, QA, and Leadership Development, on our process for call center agent training. You can view part 1 here. Too often, contact centers only conduct agent training on the front-end. MORE
If you were to ask many business executives, they would say their customer service contact center is a necessary expense that does not contribute to the bottom line. MORE
There are many reasons to retain good contact center agents. For one, they result in higher performance metrics, such as AHT, FCR, and CSAT. Engaged employees also stay longer, reducing attrition and the costs associated with it. MORE
This post is the second of a two-part series commemorating our 10th anniversary. Part one focused on our origin story. In this part, we look back at where we’ve come over the past ten years and ahead to highlight our “2020 Vision” for the future. . MORE
Belize, where our contact centers are located, is home to Marie Sharp’s , a well-known hot sauce company. While not as popular as Tabasco, the company, named for its founder, produces products made with a unique secret carrot-based habanero pepper recipe. MORE
The Philippines has worn the offshore outsourcing crown for years, having claimed it from India in 2012. The country’s BPO sector is so strong the LA Times called it the “call center capital of the world.” MORE
The end goal of any contact center is to provide outstanding service to its clients and their customers. That starts at the agent level based on their interactions with customers and the ability to take care of the customer’s needs professionally and efficiently. MORE
Interview with Robert Gofourth, Vice President, Operations Strategy & Performance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Providing better customer experiences should be every contact center’s number one concern. MORE
There’s no need to let a disaster worry you, not when you have a business continuity and recovery plan. With a plan in place, you can face whatever event lands on your doorstep, whether it’s weather-related , a man-made occurrence, geopolitical risk, company-created situation, or something else potentially just as stressful. Without it, your entire operation could be affected for hours, days, or even weeks! MORE
Words are powerful. The right words spoken by a skilled contact center agent are not only powerful but persuasive as well. MORE
The call center industry continues to expand globally as companies seek to balance labor availability, labor costs, geopolitical stability, and business climate says the Site Selection Group (SSG) in its latest location trend report, which identified regions showing the highest rates of growth. MORE
Most of the clients served by Transparent BPO are U.S.-based based companies. Most Belizeans are native English-speakers who have a great affinity for the U.S. and a healthy level of understanding of American culture. MORE
November 30 marked the end of the 2018 Atlantic basin hurricane season. Eight storms were recorded with two — Florence and Michael — considered major. How did Belize fare? MORE
I recall my first day of being a team leader of a remote monitoring team. I was extremely excited about the promotion and opportunity but remember the anxiety and thoughts of “no one told me how to do this properly.” MORE
Finding a quality, affordable outsourced contact center partner can be hard. There are many factors to consider, including site location, company culture, the technology in use, price, quality, and more. Certainly, you want to find the partner that is the right fit for your business needs. MORE
You’ve probably heard of Nashville Hot Chicken. Plenty of places in the Music City serve it, and you can try it while attending CCW Winter in Nashville later this week. Want to guess what beverage pairs well with hot chicken? Champagne. That’s right. MORE
The low U.S. unemployment rate, currently four percent, tends to have a detrimental effect on employee retention, especially among low wage, entry-level positions, such as those found in contact centers. In those cases, turnover rates spike as competition for labor increases. MORE
The story of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack accompanied by his sidekick Babe the Blue Ox, looms large in American folklore. One part of his story, popularized by Disney , involves a showdown between Bunyan, yielding his double-bladed ax, and a steam-powered chainsaw. MORE
Editor’s note: This post is the first of a 4-part series addressing factors that contribute to outbound lead generation and customer acquisition success. We plan to publish parts 2-4 monthly. MORE
Customer satisfaction with contact centers is down, according to the Contact Center Satisfaction Index 2019 from CFI Group, a market research firm. MORE
The IT network, where the processing of sensitive data is done, and calls are being answered and initiated, is a crucial part of a contact center’s customers’ business model. MORE
In the two previous posts in this series, I talked about the need to hire the right agents for the outbound role, train them well, and prepare them to deliver the right messaging to your prospects — all critical elements to generating strong conversion rates. MORE
Consumer satisfaction with contact centers is down, says a report from CFI Group. In its Contact Center Satisfaction Index (CCSI) 2019, market research firm CFI Group states that contact center satisfaction has seen a decline across multiple industries for the past few years. MORE
The following is a testimonial from Tony Menchaca , formerly CMO and co-owner of Verde Energy USA, a Transparent BPO client. I outsourced a lot of sales and lead generation work to call centers during my tenure as Chief Marketing Officer for Verde Energy. MORE
As the curtain closes on 2019, we wanted to highlight the most popular blog posts of the year. They cover a wide range of topics, from quality monitoring to call center outsourcing to agent training to customer experience and more. Most were penned by members of our leadership team. MORE
Transparent BPO
DECEMBER 11, 2019
To commemorate our 10th anniversary, I have written a two-part series outlining Transparent BPO’s history and vision. In this part, we take a look back at our beginnings. Part two will focus on where we’ve come over the years and our “2020 Vision” for the future.
Transparent BPO
JANUARY 14, 2020
Each year, new trends emerge that contact center executives must pay attention to, and 2020 is no different. For that reason, we thought it would be helpful to share our views on seven trends we believe will impact centers this year and the foreseeable future.
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Transparent BPO
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
This post — part four of our Expert Interview Series — features author, speaker, and customer experience consultant, Shep Hyken. A recent Forrester study reported that customer experience (CX) in 2019 is a mixed bag.
Transparent BPO
DECEMBER 19, 2019
As the curtain closes on 2019, we wanted to highlight the most popular blog posts of the year. They cover a wide range of topics, from quality monitoring to call center outsourcing to agent training to customer experience and more. Most were penned by members of our leadership team.
Speaker: Vanilla Forums
Is your community program up to the standards of 2020? Save your seat for this webinar series, and don't miss your chance hear from five of Vanilla Forums' community experts as they respond to your pressing questions and dive into some of the biggest community trends identified for 2020!
Transparent BPO
DECEMBER 17, 2019
This post is the second of a two-part series commemorating our 10th anniversary. Part one focused on our origin story. In this part, we look back at where we’ve come over the past ten years and ahead to highlight our “2020 Vision” for the future. .
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Transparent BPO
MAY 21, 2019
The IT network, where the processing of sensitive data is done, and calls are being answered and initiated, is a crucial part of a contact center’s customers’ business model.
Transparent BPO
MAY 9, 2019
Finding a quality, affordable outsourced contact center partner can be hard. There are many factors to consider, including site location, company culture, the technology in use, price, quality, and more. Certainly, you want to find the partner that is the right fit for your business needs.
Transparent BPO
JULY 9, 2019
Most of the clients served by Transparent BPO are U.S.-based based companies. Most Belizeans are native English-speakers who have a great affinity for the U.S. and a healthy level of understanding of American culture.
Transparent BPO
JUNE 19, 2019
It’s no surprise to anyone in the contact center industry that customer expectations of service have changed thanks to advancements in technology , such as artificial intelligence, chatbots, and automation. But those aren’t the only catalysts for change.
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Transparent BPO
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Nothing is more important to the ongoing success of a contact center than its ability to identify and develop tomorrow’s leaders today.
Transparent BPO
JULY 16, 2019
The following is a testimonial from Tony Menchaca , formerly CMO and co-owner of Verde Energy USA, a Transparent BPO client. I outsourced a lot of sales and lead generation work to call centers during my tenure as Chief Marketing Officer for Verde Energy.
Transparent BPO
AUGUST 13, 2019
Customer satisfaction with contact centers is down, according to the Contact Center Satisfaction Index 2019 from CFI Group, a market research firm.
Transparent BPO
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Belize, where our contact centers are located, is home to Marie Sharp’s , a well-known hot sauce company. While not as popular as Tabasco, the company, named for its founder, produces products made with a unique secret carrot-based habanero pepper recipe.
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Transparent BPO
DECEMBER 12, 2018
brands are out of touch with their customers’ needs says Forrester’s Customer Experience Index, recently released. The result is a “dangerous gap” in consumers’ sense of emotional engagement, connection, and loyalty. “We
Transparent BPO
JUNE 6, 2019
Consumer satisfaction with contact centers is down, says a report from CFI Group. In its Contact Center Satisfaction Index (CCSI) 2019, market research firm CFI Group states that contact center satisfaction has seen a decline across multiple industries for the past few years.
Transparent BPO
JULY 18, 2019
The story of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack accompanied by his sidekick Babe the Blue Ox, looms large in American folklore. One part of his story, popularized by Disney , involves a showdown between Bunyan, yielding his double-bladed ax, and a steam-powered chainsaw.
Transparent BPO
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
The Philippines has worn the offshore outsourcing crown for years, having claimed it from India in 2012. The country’s BPO sector is so strong the LA Times called it the “call center capital of the world.”
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Transparent BPO
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
The low U.S. unemployment rate, currently four percent, tends to have a detrimental effect on employee retention, especially among low wage, entry-level positions, such as those found in contact centers. In those cases, turnover rates spike as competition for labor increases.
Transparent BPO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Interview with Thom San Filippo, Vice President of Customer Service and Experience Design, Dow Jones Thom San Filippo Blocking and tackling.
Transparent BPO
APRIL 11, 2019
In the two previous posts in this series, I talked about the need to hire the right agents for the outbound role, train them well, and prepare them to deliver the right messaging to your prospects — all critical elements to generating strong conversion rates.
Transparent BPO
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
The end goal of any contact center is to provide outstanding service to its clients and their customers. That starts at the agent level based on their interactions with customers and the ability to take care of the customer’s needs professionally and efficiently.
Speaker: Roy Atkinson, Senior Writer Analyst, HDI and ICMI
Workforce Engagement Management has many “moving parts” including onboarding, forecasting, Quality Management, employee recognition, coaching and more. Contact Center managers spend a great deal of their time performing tasks related to engagement, and often don’t have the requisite time to properly prioritize and monitor progress. In addition, the complexity of the work performed in the Contact Center has increased, as customer contacts span many channels. This complexity is currently at a stage where emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning can have substantial impact and real ROI.
Transparent BPO
AUGUST 20, 2019
If you were to ask many business executives, they would say their customer service contact center is a necessary expense that does not contribute to the bottom line.
Transparent BPO
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
This post — part three of our Expert Interview Series — features Brett Bayduss, Partner, Site Selection Group. Market saturation is one critical factor brands must consider when making contact center site selection decisions.
Transparent BPO
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Editor’s note: This post is the first of a 4-part series addressing factors that contribute to outbound lead generation and customer acquisition success. We plan to publish parts 2-4 monthly.
Transparent BPO
JANUARY 14, 2019
You’ve probably heard of Nashville Hot Chicken. Plenty of places in the Music City serve it, and you can try it while attending CCW Winter in Nashville later this week. Want to guess what beverage pairs well with hot chicken? Champagne. That’s right.
Speaker: Lynn Hunsaker, Chief Customer Officer of ClearAction Continuum
Join us for this insightful webinar with Lynn Hunsaker, Chief Customer Officer of ClearAction, who will show you how to zero-in on true leading indicators and describe how to connect business results metrics with employees’ workflow metrics.
Transparent BPO
MARCH 26, 2019
The call center industry continues to expand globally as companies seek to balance labor availability, labor costs, geopolitical stability, and business climate says the Site Selection Group (SSG) in its latest location trend report, which identified regions showing the highest rates of growth.
Transparent BPO
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
There are many reasons to retain good contact center agents. For one, they result in higher performance metrics, such as AHT, FCR, and CSAT. Engaged employees also stay longer, reducing attrition and the costs associated with it.
Transparent BPO
OCTOBER 23, 2019
There’s no need to let a disaster worry you, not when you have a business continuity and recovery plan. With a plan in place, you can face whatever event lands on your doorstep, whether it’s weather-related , a man-made occurrence, geopolitical risk, company-created situation, or something else potentially just as stressful. Without it, your entire operation could be affected for hours, days, or even weeks!
Transparent BPO
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
I recall my first day of being a team leader of a remote monitoring team. I was extremely excited about the promotion and opportunity but remember the anxiety and thoughts of “no one told me how to do this properly.”
Speaker: Laura Bassett, Senior Director Product Marketing, NICE inContact
Gartner predicts that by 2020, 85 percent of customer relationships will be managed without human interaction. We are well on our way and may even hit 90% by next year. With the increase in artificial intelligence tools we see in the marketplace, it’s important to understand how AI is transforming our contact centers. Join our live education session, backed by new independent studies to learn more about: AI: The basics. Why does my contact center need to adopt AI now? Introducing AI in your contact center: where and when. The effect on the Customer Experience. Successful implementation of AI support in your center. Recommendations for your AI superpower pack.
Transparent BPO
OCTOBER 8, 2018
This post is the second in a 2-part series by Pat Ricken, Director of Training, QA, and Leadership Development, on our process for call center agent training. You can view part 1 here. Too often, contact centers only conduct agent training on the front-end.
Transparent BPO
APRIL 25, 2019
Transparent BPO
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Words are powerful. The right words spoken by a skilled contact center agent are not only powerful but persuasive as well.
Transparent BPO
DECEMBER 4, 2018
November 30 marked the end of the 2018 Atlantic basin hurricane season. Eight storms were recorded with two — Florence and Michael — considered major. How did Belize fare?
Speaker: Roger Lee, Director Customer Success, Gridspace
Join Roger Lee, aka Professor CXi, Customer Success Leader with Gridspace, as he shares valuable insights that will help make you an informed buyer.
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