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Guest Post: When You Need to Scale Up Customer Service… But Your AI Just Doesn’t Quite Cut it Yet

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Many aren’t yet aware that competitive businesses are assigning a full-time virtual assistant to pair with their digital customer service technologies. After all, IT solutions are often more cost-effective than hiring team members.

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Finding Greater Success as a Leader in your Call Center: 5 Soft Skills Every Manager Needs to Get a Leg Up on the Competition

SharpenCX

These are skills like time management and organization, oral and written communication skills, or the willingness to collaborate. Trends show as companies use more technology, they also rely heavily on those with strong people skills to help implement the tech. Adaptability is essential as new technology evolves.

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How to Become a Customer Service Expert in 30 Days

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In late 2008 Malcom Gladwell published his book Outliers: The Story of Success. Time management – Customer service agents face constant pressure: Do you give the customer you’re with more time or do you wrap things up to help other customers? Remember, this is only temporary.

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International Contact Centre Operations Tips & Best Practices

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A 2008 report by CFI group explained that when customer service professionals are perceived to converse softly and clearly, they resolve customer issues 88% of the time. Procedural and Technological Tips for International Call Centres. Let your operations team handle real-time management.