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5 Important Strategies for Agent Engagement in 2021

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It takes someone with great self-control and tremendous disposition to be a successful call center agent, but even the most natural customer service professionals are susceptible to the effects of low morale. Regular acts of public recognition can really improve morale and bring out the positive spirit in everyone.

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

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For most workers, it’s been almost a year away from the office — and morale is high: 86 percent of remote workers feel less stressed. 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.

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COVID is Creating a Surprising Contact Centers Trend

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Read the Full Industry Report Here: Contact Center Trends 2021. ” — Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach ™ , Author of Leading Morale , Customer Service & Leadership Consultant. Read the Full Industry Report Here: Contact Center Trends 2021. We had to listen to that. The Crisis has Fostered a Sense of Empathy.

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Proper Contact Center Training Benefits Employee Experience

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The Need for Better Training and Enhanced Experiences In 2021, overall contact center attrition reached 42% , and organizations with more than 5,000 associates had as much as 50% attrition. One of the best places to start developing this culture is by implementing the proper onboarding and ongoing training.

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3 Reasons Why Agent Satisfaction is the New Customer Satisfaction

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Our research for The State of the Contact Center 2020 Report indicates that the change to remote work, along with increasing public scrutiny and growing corporate EQ, will cement Agent Satisfaction as the ‘Master KPI’ on which all other metrics depend. Download the full industry report FREE: The State of the Contact Center 2020 .

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BPO Vendor Management Part One: Top 5 Tips for Better KPI Performance

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Is sales revenue your sole focus in 2021? Otherwise, you’re fighting for metrics that don’t drive business results for your brand. KPIs that are set too high will cause agents to fall short and lose morale; Too low, now you’re missing out on revenue and customer service improvements. Targeting too many KPIs only adds confusion.

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How to Make KBA’s Work for Your Contact Center

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It’s an informative metric that can reflect the impact of agent training programs as well as organizational processes and resources. August 11, 2021. The 2021 Caller Authentication Guide for Contact Centers. July 6, 2021. July 6, 2021. It’s also key to understanding and improving the customer experience.