Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Call centers have always relied on different forms of automation to provide swift service to their clientele. As technology gets smarter and more intuitive, so does the contact center that benefits from it. Read on for an introduction to call center automation, plus our top software picks!

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JustCall

MAY 14, 2024

Higher average wait time (AWT) almost always leads to higher abandonment rates and lower CSAT scores. So why does AWT go up at call centers? What does “average wait time” mean at call centers? Unlike AWT, ASA doesn’t include IVR time. In some cases, it’s a combination of these factors.

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Noble Systems

APRIL 3, 2020

What Is IVR? Some people new to the contact center industry might be wondering ‘what does IVR stand for’? This common acronym stands for Interactive Voice Response. Callers can input their response via their telephone keypad (touch-tone) or using voice commands. Intelligent Call Routing.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It is also worth noting that call abandonment has a direct impact on customer satisfaction. Call waiting time is one metric that tends to define the quality of a customer’s experience and that of the service. It is therefore not unexpected that a high call abandonment rate and a poor client satisfaction rate coexist.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 17, 2021

Luckily, a successful call center is within reach. With some careful thought and these helpful tips, you can optimize your call center’s performance: 1. With the latest call center technologies, identifying and measuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is a breeze. Use metrics and act on them.

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Talkdesk

JULY 6, 2016

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems are essential elements to all functioning call centers. While most people are familiar with the concept as a consumer, there are nuances to the use of IVR from the business perspective. What is an IVR system? What is an IVR system?

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Fonolo

APRIL 27, 2021

Call center managers and agents know that a high volume of inbound customer calls can make or break a business day. During pandemics and other moments of crisis, call center agents are inundated with overwhelming spikes in call volume. 7 Ways to Lower Your Call Center Spending.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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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Noble Systems

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In addition, when they finally do talk to an agent, they have to repeat information that the IVR system has already collected or the agent they have been routed to cannot resolve their issue. These complaints lead to high call abandonment rates, poor customer experience, and worst of all, customer attrition.

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Hodusoft

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Five Most Compelling Reasons to Automate your Call Center. Automation is fast becoming one of the top priorities for businesses across the board and call centers are no exception. Automation is fast becoming one of the top priorities for businesses across the board and call centers are no exception.

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JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

Reports highlight that 83% of callers would avoid a company after a bad brush with the company’s IVR system. So, how do you manage call surges during unanticipated high-traffic periods? Let’s explore the top 10 tips high call volume call centers could use. High call volume: What is it?

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Fonolo

MAY 4, 2021

The highly-coveted Millennial and Gen Z consumers expect and demand a certain quality of customer service across all channels. Many call center overseers are now realizing that they are technologically behind their more channel-savvy competitors. The ROI of Call-Backs for Your Call Center. The result?

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Expivia

APRIL 29, 2021

The success of your call center depends on the list of key performance indicators (KPIs) you follow. Without call center KPI tracking, you’ll never know if you’re running your call center effectively. Make sure you track and optimize them to ensure you run your call center successfully.

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Balto

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Monitoring agent performance is fundamental for keeping your call center running at optimal levels. . This guide will introduce you to some of the most important call center metrics and KPIs. These are the most relevant call center performance metrics to measure: Average After-Call Work (ACW).

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @NobelBiz If you’re planning to step up your customer service and loyalty as a call center, we highly recommend this podcast episode: Master Call Center Customer Service in the Digital Age, with Jim Iyoob.

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Fonolo

JULY 6, 2021

This first instance of call routing in New Haven, Connecticut, allowed 21 customers to be directed with the help of a manual switchboard operator. Call centers and call routing evolved more in the mid 1900s, with the first Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) appearing after the hacking of an Air Traffic Control System in England.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The IVR experience (“press 1 for this… press 2 for that…”) has long been part of the contact center. Many people see chatbots as a natural replacement for the core functions of the IVR. Second, most of the aspects of IVRs that make them hated are likely to translate directly to chatbot form. How Much Do We Hate IVR’s?

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Hodusoft

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

7 Best and Effective Inbound Call Strategies For Call Centers. Accessibility is one of the essential aspects of delivering an impeccable customer service experience. The inbound contact center serves as the point of access for customers for queries, complaints, issues, and feedback. What is inbound calling?

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JustCall

MARCH 14, 2023

In a contact center, a call screening service helps agents decide whether they should pick up a call, reject it, or forward it to someone else. How Does Call Screening Work? Automatic call screening is a VoIP feature that benefits both small and large businesses. Have customer call scripts in place.

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Calltools

JUNE 28, 2023

No matter how much effort you devote to streamlining your processes, your call center will probably experience high call volume periods. Unexpected peaks in call volume make it harder to address customer needs and meet KPIs. Create a plan now so you can handle high call volumes when they occur.

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Xaqt

JANUARY 7, 2020

Whatever the reason for the call spike, one thing is certain - Customer Experience suffers and agents get burned out quickly. Sometimes, there is even lost revenue opportunity because potential sales calls abandon or callers hang-up before speaking with an agent. Unfortunately, adding more staff is expensive and often too late.

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Babelforce

APRIL 14, 2020

Luckily, when it comes to reducing call abandonment, your contact center has options… In this post: What abandon rate should you aim for? How to cheat at reducing your abandon rate… How to reduce your abandon rate (honestly) Where do I start? But – how do you get to that number?

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Babelforce

APRIL 14, 2020

Luckily, when it comes to reducing call abandonment, your contact center has options… In this post: What abandon rate should you aim for? How to cheat at reducing your abandon rate… How to reduce your abandon rate (honestly) Where do I start? But – how do you get to that number?

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Quality Contact Solutions

DECEMBER 31, 1969

Determining inbound service level goals is one of the most important factors for anyone responsible for the inbound call center function. Determining the right inbound service level goal is not straight forward. What is the value of a call? Is it a sales driven call or a service driven call?

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Hodusoft

DECEMBER 28, 2022

What is Call Center Management? Call center management backed by cutting-edge call center technologies helps managers oversee their teams and be on top of things. By implementing call center management, organizations can accurately measure, monitor, and optimize their performance.

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Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

And one of the most promising CX developments is the growing tech landscape that makes it easier to mitigate the impact of high call volumes and unexpected spikes that are looming in Q4. The most powerful technology pairings in 2021 include call deflection, AI, and automation systems that work in harmony. Let me help?”.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Install a Visual IVR. Stop making customers call you! It’s unnecessary, expensive, and creates friction for both the customer and the business (especially you, contact center managers!). How to Reduce Hold Time in Your Call Center. Find out more about the ROI of call-backs here. Get a copywriter.

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Hodusoft

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Telemarketing software is a technological aid for businesses to streamline their call center operations for achieving business goals such as acquiring or retaining more customers, spreading brand awareness, nurturing customer relationships, etc. Higher FCR indicates efficient handling of calls. What is telemarketing software?

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Babelforce

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On any given day, call center traffic will fluctuate. Call volumes usually peak at the same time each day, which is referred to as “peak hour traffic”. It’s exactly as it says on the tin — a traffic jam of calls. Sometimes call centers can also experience a “peak season”. Increased call abandonment.

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OctopusTech

MARCH 1, 2023

Most companies will set up or adopt a call center to field customer service requests and complaints. These call centers organize phone support queues and equally distribute calls to reps on the service team. What Are Inbound Calls?

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In simple words, call centers serve as the communication tool between the business and customers/potential customers. It’s essential for assisting customers in their investment, banking, or any other financial journey related to the services offered. Read Also: How can insurance companies improve customer service?

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

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. Omnichannel, Cloud-Based Contact Centers.

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Babelforce

APRIL 14, 2020

Luckily, when it comes to reducing call abandonment, your contact center has options… In this post: What abandon rate should you aim for? How to cheat at reducing your abandon rate… How to reduce your abandon rate (honestly) Where do I start? But – how do you get to that number?

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SharpenCX

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Improve your IVR. Research found that improving IVRs contributes to lower call abandonment rates. IVRs are intended to route customers to the right agent and help customers answer their questions quickly. But too often, IVRs are just downright frustrating and confusing.

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Talkdesk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In addition, many call centers are still managing operations with either staggered shifts or remote agents. By law, automating these calls is not an option, as mandated under section 70.6 Plans have 15 calendar days to make three documented, “interactive” attempts to contact the enrollee. of 42 CFR 4222.2272(b).

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Playvox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Anecdotally, even the promise of substantially higher contact center agent salaries isn’t resulting in the number of qualified hires call centers need to fully staff up. There are creative measures every call center can take to address agent staffing shortages. Increased abandon rates.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 10, 2016

In this blog, we help narrow down this long list to help you focus on the metrics that, when improved upon, will really help your contact center thrive. Check out our list below of the most critical call center metrics and KPIs for both inbound and outbound contact centers. Service Quality. Outbound Dialing.

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