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Leveraging Digital Tools for Call Center Agents: Enhancing Customer Experience and Agent Efficiency

Zappix

For example, agents can quickly send a link to a video tutorial instead of verbally explaining a complex procedure, enhancing clarity and efficiency in resolving customer inquiries. For instance, agents can access customer information instantly and initiate automated workflows, streamlining the call process and delivering timely resolutions.

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Why AHTs Still Matter and 5 Ways to Improve Them

CSM Magazine

Average handle time is an important contact centre metric but it can be a double-edged sword that creates customer dissatisfaction. So, is Average Handle Time (AHT) still a relevant metric and what does it mean for contact centres today?

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The Complete Guide to Call Center Management

Fonolo

Being an amazing agent takes a great deal of patience, empathy, and problem solving. Although you may not be able to tell if someone possesses these qualities strictly based on their CV, you can get a better idea if their personality is suited for the job by integrating a role-playing exercise into your interview process.

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3 Things to Consider When Picking a Call Center Workforce Management Software

Fonolo

It requires detailed data collection and analysis of all customer communications, history, and metrics to predict the number of inbound calls for a future given time period (week, month, quarter). Try compiling every IVR message, email, average handle time, and more into a spreadsheet. Agent burnout.

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Study: The Health of the Contact Center

What does it take to engage agents in this customer-centric era? Download our study of 1,000 contact center agents in the US and UK to find out what major challenges are facing contact center agents today – and what your company can do about it.

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2024 Predictions for Call Center Outsourcing

Outsource Consultants

Many juggled the challenge of maintaining existing morale while migrating more agents back to the office ; while others simply wanted to ensure their agents stayed engaged. Outcome: Spot On Agent burnout was rampant in call centers throughout 2023 , with 32% of centers not actively monitoring for it.

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How to Handle High Call Volume: 10 Strategies for Success in Sales and Contact Centres

JustCall

You can use conversation intelligence features to help your sales reps close sales faster and provide personalized customer experiences. An auto dialer with AI can analyze conversations in real time, identify key insights, and automate follow-up actions. This optimized staffing is essential in dealing with high call volumes.

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The Health of the Contact Center: Are You Ready for 2019?

A survey of 1,000 contact center professionals reveals what it takes to improve agent well-being in a customer-centric era. This report is a must-read for contact center leaders preparing to engage agents and improve customer experience in 2019.