SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Then, look at your average volume for 2019 so far compared to 2018. If you’ve been handling 10% more interactions in 2019 than you did in 2018, you’ll need to factor that uptick in standard volume when you predict trends for your busy season. Let your customers know there’s a potential for longer wait times or resolutions.

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Fonolo

APRIL 4, 2023

Source: Bain&Co Across the globe, 96% of consumers say customer service is an important factor in their choice of loyalty to a brand. Source: Microsoft As little as a 5% lift in customer retention can produce 25% more profits. businesses each year following bad customer experiences.

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Contact Center Customer Service Call Center Chatbots 81

Fonolo

JANUARY 4, 2022

Customer service expectations continue to increase, and only the best businesses keep up. The statistics show that superior customer experiences generate more return customers, increased loyalty, and higher profits. As little as a 5% lift in customer retention can produce 25% more profits. Source: Microsoft.

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Customer Service Contact Center Call Center Chatbots 142

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Regarding the abandon rate issue mentioned in that last sentence, frequent readers of the blog probably know what I’m going to say next. A great way to reduce (or even eliminate) abandoned calls is to replace hold times with a call-back. Let’s say your call center successfully met your 80/20 target all day.

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