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HOW TO PREVENT AGENT APATHY

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Agents do not come preloaded with indifference; it builds over time as job roles and values fail to align, or expectations of performance and development are either unknown or unrealistic. Managers need to dive in deep and understand what could have resulted in such a disengaged workforce. So, what if the issue is apathy?

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5 Ways to Leverage WFM Software to Reduce Agent Burnout

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It's the pressure of working with demanding customers every day in a highly structured environment which makes agent burnout a real thing. Given this information, what can contact centers do to help reduce agent churn and keep agents employed? And, according to Forbes via the U.S.

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Who Is Today's Call Center Agent?

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If you interact with call center agents in the U.S., then you know firsthand the diverse makeup of the agent population - from millennials to individuals near retirement age and career call center professionals to persons seeking short-term employment. In fact, today's advanced tools were not available just a few short years ago.