Fonolo

AUGUST 10, 2021

No matter how great your product or service is, the success of your contact center largely depends on the customer service you provide. and “thank you for your patience”, show that your agent is actively listening and respectful of a customer’s time and opinion. 7 Things Your Customers Want Your Contact Center to Know.

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SharpenCX

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It’s not top-secret news that agent retention is a problem in contact centers. Losing agents costs your company thousands of dollars, slows productivity, and brings down agent morale. We know that attrition is taxing on contact centers, but why is.

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TechSee

MAY 18, 2022

In today’s age of customer-centric service, call centers must deliver quick answers, short hold times, and the ability to speak to a live representative on demand. How can Management ensure their call centers are up to par? They can either staff up significantly or improve their call center occupancy.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve previously discussed ways to combat agent burnout , but today we ask: What are the symptoms? How do we properly make an early diagnosis? Identifying the symptoms of burnout as soon as possible can significantly boost your service quality, workplace satisfaction, and bottom line. Investing in Agents.

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NobelBiz

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 global pandemic kickstarted a major transformation in the contact center world. Companies have relocated their agents and implemented complete WFH procedures to aid them with this transition. In order to better address the now rising levels of call agent burnout, let’s first look at the most common signs of burnout.

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SmartAction

JUNE 27, 2023

Embrace automation for contact center success in 2023! Are you ready to take your contact center to the next level? So, why are some contact centers still hesitant to implement AI? Let’s address the common objections and show you how to overcome them with conversational AI and virtual agents.

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Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

Every workplace has its pros and cons, but contact center agents have one of the toughest jobs out there. Just like agents are protecting your company, contact center leaders and managers need to protect them and their mental health. Attrition Turnover has long been an issue in contact centers.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 3, 2021

This is where organizing your contact center metrics into custom reports comes into play. The Executive Guide to Improving 6 Call Center Metrics. What is a call center report? Important call center KPIs. and as a total percentage for your contact center it directly informs workforce management ROI.

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Balto

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Modern enterprise contact center solutions utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to identify customer pain points, the causes of low scores, and why your customers aren’t satisfied with their experience with your company. A contact center is considered successful if it’s customer-centric.

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Dialer 360

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The integration of these key factor makes contact center environment, fatigue and burnout. If there are some personal accomplishments so reps can burnout. Unfortunately, with these scenarios that are quite common in the contact center. Because of all factors that call center agents to find work quite taxing.

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JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

Brands have already made the move to upgrade from basic call centers to contact centers for the agility and flexibility that they provide. Addressing this gap between expectation and capacity, contact centers offer extended functionality and better efficiencies. What is a Contact Center?

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Fonolo

MARCH 25, 2021

But have you considered the impact of your agent satisfaction? Yet less than 30% of contact centers track this metric, despite its direct impact on standard industry KPIs. If you don’t know the state of your agents’ satisfaction levels, it can be difficult to create positive change. CCTR #CSat Click To Tweet.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 13, 2022

But now that tickets, emails, and chat have entered the picture, interaction avoidance encompasses any effort contact center agents make to bypass working with customers in any channel. What does that look like day to day in your contact center? How Interaction Avoidance Impacts Forecasting and Scheduling.

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Playvox

APRIL 27, 2023

Contact center trends can directly impact success. For the greatest impact and a clear competitive edge, contact center leaders must choose wisely when making business decisions about the trends to prioritize and implement in their organizations — because all change, even positive change, costs time and resources.

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SharpenCX

APRIL 1, 2020

Download Now: Partner with your VP of Ops to address these 7 projects in your contact center (one at a time). Use company goals as a marker for your quarterly contact center goals, so you set targets that contribute to the big picture. Put your quarterly goals on display in the contact center for your team to see.

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Quiq

OCTOBER 16, 2020

A positive experience with a contact center agent can serve as the nudge customers need to make a purchase, while a frustrating conversation can deter existing customers and put off new customers entirely. Customers want agents to answer their messages and calls quickly and provide accurate, helpful information.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This is where the need for better management of callbacks in contact centers emanates. And the best practices and tips for managing callbacks Agents proposing the best product or service is no longer a sure bet for success. One solution to this problem is to increase the capacity of call center agents.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If frequent agent absences are getting the best of your call center, it’s time to remedy the issue. Let’s explore the most common causes of call center absenteeism and how to fix them. How to Foster Agent Engagement in Today’s Contact Center. Why Attendance Matters in the Call Center.

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Aria Solutions

MARCH 31, 2020

The 5 Pillars of the Modern Contact Center. To help organizations understand where to start, we defined the 5 pillars a modern contact center should have to deliver the type of experience customers want. Advanced Tools for Agents to Provide Better Support. It is difficult to know where to start. Callback Request.

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Balto

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With year-over-year attrition rates reaching 45% or above , the contact center can seem like a transient job. But in reality, we found that while many people leave within their first year, a majority of tenured agents spend longer in the contact center than they originally planned — and they’re happy to have done so.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you’re looking to boost your performance metrics and optimize your processes, rearranging your contact center space is a good place to begin. But how do seating arrangements really factor into your contact center, and is it worth the time and initiative? Develop agent seating plans. Adherence.

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Balto

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Improving productivity is one of the biggest challenges modern contact centers face. There are many things you can do to make your call center more productive, like motivating your agents, equipping them with technological solutions, and implementing self-service options. What Is Call Center Productivity?

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SharpenCX

JULY 2, 2020

As digital channels grow in popularity, contact centers need to put more intention into their omnichannel strategies. What is omnichannel nirvana (and how does my contact center get there)? But too often, contact center leaders can’t get a real grip on how to create a successful omnichannel experience.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Though they vary from person to person, there are a few universal pros and cons to working in a contact center environment that all agents tend to agree on. The best way for call center managers to combat the cons is to identify what they are and what you can do to help your agents work through them. Agent burnout.

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Fonolo

MAY 31, 2022

All folks new to the contact center world have many steep learning curves to overcome—a big one is picking up on industry jargon. From CSat score to Average Handle Time to First Call Resolution Rate , there are plenty of new terminologies that come with working at a contact center. Occupancy vs Utilization.

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Fonolo

MARCH 8, 2022

One vital aspect of call center efficiency is call center workforce management (WFM). Industry Report: State of the Contact Center 2022. What is Call Center Workforce Management? Put simply, your call center workforce refers to your agents. Agent burnout. All the above is a lot to track?—

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Fonolo

MAY 31, 2022

All folks new to the contact center world have many steep learning curves to overcome—a big one is picking up on industry jargon. From CSat score to Average Handle Time to First Call Resolution Rate , there are plenty of new terminologies that come with working at a contact center. Occupancy vs Utilization.

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TechSee

MAY 4, 2021

Physical contact centers were shut down, with agents hastily transitioned to a work from home (WFH) model and field service crews immobilized, yet calls from customers for assistance skyrocketed. Agent Burnout. GigCX agents benefit from managing their own schedules and working from the comfort of their homes.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

To help start you off on the right foot, we’ve put together a guide about all things call center management , so you know exactly how to succeed and can teach your agents how to do the same. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Why strong call center management is important.

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Babelforce

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In this post: · Why do Contact Centers Measure Utilization? · How to Calculate Occupancy. · How does Utilization Differ from Occupancy? Utilization measures how much of an agent’s paid time is spent on the contact center floor, handling contacts and waiting for them to arrive.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2022

When we hear the word “productivity”, we often picture the volume of work a contact center agent can get done in their day. This means our definition of agent productivity needs a bit of an update. Learn how you can better your team performance below… How to Foster Agent Engagement in a Hybrid Contact Center.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Magnus Geverts shares his top tips for beating agent burnout—and the competition—in 2023. Great news for businesses that rely on the festive season to tide them over during the leaner months but extremely stressful for agents in contact centres. About the Author Magnus Geverts is VP Product Marketing at Calabrio.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 5, 2021

How to Foster Agent Engagement in a Hybrid Contact Center. Now that a large percentage of customer service agents are working remotely, it’s never been more important to ensure you have a solid training system in place. Yes, You Can Add Cloud-Based Call-Backs to Your Contact Center without Security Risk.

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Playvox

JANUARY 11, 2024

While we don’t have a roadmap to the proverbial fountain, we can help steer you in the right direction for better call center workforce management (WFM). Read on for a complete guide on how to improve operational efficiency and deliver a better customer experience (CX) through WFM. What is Workforce Management for Call Centers?

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Fonolo

AUGUST 15, 2023

Agents need time to take a breath and collect their thoughts between calls; If they don't get it, their performance suffers, followed by higher absenteeism and, eventually, agent attrition. How to Calculate Occupancy Rate Calculating occupancy rate isn’t as simple as it might seem.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Over the last few years, the retail industry has undergone many drastic changes, and therefore, so has the world of the retail contact center. That’s where your retail contact center needs to shine. Have a Contact Us section on your website that allows customers to quickly type in their details and question.

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