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Contact Center Trends 2021: The CX Watershed

Fonolo

After assessing how the pandemic had changed the call center in 2020 , we decided to peek over the parapet at 2021. We asked the contact center industry’s top influencers and business leaders what they thought the most significant contact center trends in 2021 would be. Contact Center Trends 2021. Storyline: Gamification.

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The 3 “I”s to Empower Your Call Center Supervisors in 2021

Outsource Consultants

Luckily, 2021 is projected to be a promising year for call centers , with agents performing at a high level. Here are three “I”s that are essential for call center success in 2021. While that has always been important, the fact that everything is now executed virtually makes it critical in 2021. Lowest AHT. Highest FCR.

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Six Ways To Stimulate Workforce Connectedness And Electrify Employee And Customer Experience

CCNG

Integrate holistic coaching, intelligent workflows, gamification, performance-based compensation and other capabilities to engender teamwork, accountability and collaboration. A 2021 Gallup survey found that a mere 23% of U.S. Gather in person. Create an environment of trust, transparency and accountability.

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3 Keys to Q4 Contact Center Success in 2021

Outsource Consultants

The most powerful technology pairings in 2021 include call deflection, AI, and automation systems that work in harmony. Make It Fun: Whether through big changes (like gamification software) or smaller initiatives (like reward contests), look for opportunities to increase agent morale. I understand you’re having trouble with a payment.

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2022 Trends: Imagine the Future of Call Centers

TechSee

In 2021, remote working has become a standard in customer service and will remain a mainstay in the future of call centers. 86% of customers have come to expect a personalized and relevant experience – with conversations with agents moving seamlessly between channels.

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Top 10 Call Center Software Features for 2021

Calltools

When a customer enters a query before calling, the call routes to the person who is most capable of providing a solution. Gamification. Gamification is the implementation of game mechanics as a way to increase employees’ motivation. The post Top 10 Call Center Software Features for 2021 appeared first on CallTools.

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KPI Series: 5 Actionable Steps to Improve Agent Satisfaction Scores in Contact Centers

Balto

In 2021, a survey we did of more than 1,000 contact center agents analyzed what led to mistakes. Gamification. Gamification can make things a bit more fun. Gamification can range from leaderboards and point contests for hitting benchmarks to progress bars that track performance. Provide the Right Training and Tools.