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Why voice self-service is a crucial component of any successful CX and EX strategy

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Recognizing this trend, customer service leaders are prioritizing implementing self-service for the contact center, ranking the capability among their top three priority areas. How self-service impacts customers or employees When customers or employees need support, they need it immediately.

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Are You Prepared for Unpredicted Spikes in Call Volume? [Webinar]

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The problem is that when calls spike, hold times spike, too. The effect of this on the customer experience is significant: 60% of customers will abandon a call after just one minute of waiting on hold. A quick glance at onholdwith.com confirms how much hold times infuriate consumers.

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How to Successfully Handle Call Volume During Peak Times [Webinar]

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The reality is that voice remains the most preferred channel for customers, but its popularity comes at a price: long hold times. Unfortunately, the effect of this on the customer experience is significant: 60% of customers will abandon a call after just one minute of waiting on hold.

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Are You Prepared for Unpredicted Spikes in Call Volume? [Webinar]

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The problem is that when calls spike, hold times spike, too. The effect of this on the customer experience is significant: 60% of customers will abandon a call after just one minute of waiting on hold. A quick glance at onholdwith.com confirms how much hold times infuriate consumers.

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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. Tolerance for long wait times has been getting lower and lower. If the wait is longer than a few minutes, callers will complain to your agents (leading to longer handle times) and they will vent on social media (see onholdwith.com).

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The Benefits of Using Call Queuing: Step By Step Guide

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And when you’re trying to provide a good customer experience, annoyance is the last emotion you want customers to feel. Sure, your customers might have to wait a bit, but when you use the call queue feature, an auto-attendant periodically reminds your customers that the next available agent is only a few moments away. .

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Customer Expectations: The Complete Guide

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Companies place a great deal of importance on meeting customer expectations. According to Forrester, nearly 95% of leaders say that providing a good customer experience is a top strategic priority, and 75% want to use customer experience as a competitive advantage.