SharpenCX

JUNE 30, 2021

Microsoft says 90% of Americans use good customer service as a factor when deciding whether to do business with a company. Why would customers stay loyal to brands that are slow or can’t offer help? Why wouldn’t a customer find a company that makes buying and learning a product or service quick, easy, and accessible?

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Coaching Contact Center Agent Empowerment 67

Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you haven’t been paying attention, agent attrition has continued to rise, according to our State of the Contact Center 2020 report. And high turnover rates won’t just hit you in the wallet — it also impacts morale, which will affect any new hires. Hire agents who demonstrate empathy. Provide sensitivity training.

Contact Center 150

Contact Center Agent Empowerment Morale Coaching 150

SharpenCX

APRIL 29, 2020

Build in time for agent coaching. To keep your team engaged and performing at their best, your agents need to be coached daily. Because productivity without engagement is another key contributor to agent burnout – the Rube Goldberg Machine of bad outcomes. Coaching builds confidence in your agents.

Coaching 76

Coaching Management Contact Center Morale 76

SharpenCX

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You form new strategies or tailor your old ones to the new expectations of customers. But through it all, one question remains the same: Do you know how to keep customers happy? Turns out, much of that happiness comes from the service you deliver. And, another 76% think customers are smarter and more informed, too.

Agent Empowerment 94

Agent Empowerment Contact Center Contact center software Morale 94

SharpenCX

OCTOBER 8, 2019

At this point in your contact center’s history, some 51% of contact centers have even realized data needs to be actionable for the specific agents and leaders who need it. There’s a missing piece in the years of buildup and constant chatter about the importance of data and metrics down to every last customer service KPI, though.

Coaching 59

Coaching Average Handle Time Metrics Customer Experience 59

SharpenCX

OCTOBER 8, 2019

At this point in your contact center’s history, some 51% of contact centers have even realized data needs to be actionable for the specific agents and leaders who need it. There’s a missing piece in the years of buildup and constant chatter about the importance of data and metrics down to every last customer service KPI, though.

Coaching 52

Coaching Average Handle Time Metrics Customer Experience 52

SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

You’re actively involved with your agents rather than operating hands-off. The Experience Coach. The experience coach focuses on individualism. You know that providing relevant feedback often will improve your agents’ well-being and your customer satisfaction. The Democratic Leader. Adapt as you go.

Call Center 67

Call Center Agent Empowerment Management Coaching 67