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How Call Queues Improve Call Center Experience?

JustCall

Call Queuing is the solution. What is a Call Queue? Call queues are an important component of call centers and contact centers. A call queue brings uniformity in call inflow management. The aim of call queuing is to cut down wait times and by doing that, increase customer satisfaction.

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Guide to Interpreting Call Center Analytics

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One of the most basic, and critical, types of call center analytics is call volume. According to Statista, there were over 175 billion customer service calls in the US in 2020. Managers take note: this means that the phone channel remains an essential part of offering great customer service!

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Why Every Contact Center Manager Should Consider Voice-Driven AI

SmartAction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize the call center experience for the 59% of your customers who prefer telephone communication. We’re not talking about the time-consuming interactive voice response (IVR) of the past that provided a less-than-optimal customer experience.

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The Complete Guide to Visual IVR

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Although they can be simple and effective, customers don’t love IVR experiences. Consumers often list dealing with an IVR as a top grievance with the call center experience. Power and Associates, a good IVR experience is quite rare. Both things increase handle time, which, of course, increases cost-per-call.

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An Easy Approach to Managing Contact Center Peak Times [Slideshare]

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It really comes down to the type of business your contact center is supporting; but, regardless of the variety of industries, the solution to the problem remains consistent – and it has nothing to do with workforce management (WFM). Webinar] How to Successfully Handle Call Volume During Peak Times. Lowering Abandon Rates.

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When Adding Call-Backs to Your Call Center, Beware The “Free” Option

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The call center experience is under great scrutiny from today’s consumers. On the other hand, call center managers have to be cost-conscious in their approach to staffing. Luckily, there is a way to lessen the impact of hold times, without hiring agents: Offer your callers a call-back instead.

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The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume [Industry Report]

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Contact center managers are, at their core, problem-solvers. One of the most challenging problems they often face is dealing with unpredictable spikes in call volume. Sometimes the causes of call spikes are understood, even anticipated. The ROI of Call-Backs for Smoothing Out Call-Spikes. DOWNLOAD NOW.