Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

By optimizing your workforce, using technology, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you can deliver an exceptional customer experience while improving efficiency and reducing costs. So, if you’re ready to take your contact center to the next level, read this article! Learn more about Customer Service Master Class.

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TechSee

JANUARY 24, 2023

While visual engagement often improves multiple KPIs within the call center, this article will focus on the relationship between the efficient use of visual assistance and the direct effect on AHT. Introducing the technology to the customer as the best way to gain immediate context of their situation and 2.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives. Technology is on your side.

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Outsource Consultants

APRIL 18, 2024

In a recent article for CXM Today, we gave our complete guide to call center tools and metrics to drive CX growth. But, for those ready to dive in now, we draw similar conclusions in our advice for how using CX metrics more strategically can best guide your labor and technology choices. We encourage you to check it out.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2021

This week we feature an article from Tanya Bansal , Marketing Executive at Ameyo. COVID-19 has led us to believe that we need to rethink, amend, and strengthen our contact centers with robust technology to stay ahead of the pandemic. F or more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT. As the technology matures, many companies will inevitably look for holistic AI solutions that unify customer and operational data to achieve the most valuable and actionable insights.

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Customer Service Life

APRIL 28, 2019

This article was originally published on the FCR blog on March 29, 2019. It’s that time of the quarter where we take a few moments to share some of the tools and technologies that we’ve seen in recent months that you might want to evaluate for your customer service and customer experience.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In this blog, we throw the spotlight on technology and how to use it effectively, adding the human touch to digital interactions. The technology tug-of-war. Just as customer expectations reflect a stark contrast of needs and wants, there are conflicting views about how technology supports agents in the contact centre.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

However, this can be difficult to do when worrying about average handle time and resolving the call quickly. Technology can also help agents become more empathetic. In a previous article, we highlighted AI that can identify when calls are going off-track. The software can look for open-ended questions.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This article delves into the essential aspects of call center optimization, including the tools and best practices that can drive performance improvements. Organizations achieve this by integrating technology, refining processes, and deploying innovative human resources strategies. Table of Contents What is Call Center Optimization?

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Even if you do have one, now is a good time to revisit it and make sure it covers everything it should. Related Article: 5 Ways Contact Center Managers Are Adapting to Remote Work. If you’re not offering remote work arrangements or are planning to bring agents back to an office this year, it might be time to reconsider.

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Contact Center Schedule adherence Average Handle Time Coaching 74

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Tom Darnell, COO at IRIS Audio Technologies examines the impact of background noise and how the latest technology can help improve agents’ wellbeing. Not only is this a frustrating waste of time for you (the customer), it can also heavily affect a brand’s reputation. For more information, visit IRIS Audio Technologies.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

All enabled by NobelBiz leading contact center technology. Average Time to Answer : The time it takes for calls to be answered directly impacts customer satisfaction and service levels. Average Handle Time: Efficiency in resolving customer inquiries is reflected in the average handle time metric.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

This article explains the importance of after call work and explores emerging approaches to streamlining the post-call process for frontline employees. One important KPI is Average Handling Time (AHT), which measures the average duration of communications between agents and customers. Visual technology.

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DMG Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It has taken close to 20 years, but the convergence of the processing power of the cloud, interaction analytics (IA), artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and a shift in what agents are empowered to do for customers is finally making the concept of real-time contact centers a reality.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore how technology can be a game-changer in managing call escalations, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions. One of the key benefits of technology in escalation management is the ability to provide faster response times. Read the case study or watch the video !

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DMG Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

AI + IA = Great CX By Donna Fluss View this article on the publisher’s website. Never mind the technology’s tremendous future potential, AI is enabling advancements now, and a great example is interaction analytics (IA), also known as speech and text analytics. Like what you’re reading?

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Ready to increase customer engagement and satisfaction, reduce average handle time and grow sales? Then it might be time for you to consider a multi-channel contact center for your business. Each of these channels would be siloed within separate technological processes at a multi-channel contact center.

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Vistio

MARCH 11, 2024

Common performance metrics to consider include increases in first-call resolution rates, reduction in handling times, lower employee turnover, and improvements in customer satisfaction scores. How can technology, like AI-driven tools, enhance the practice experience for agents?

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. But, how is the Average Handling Time (AHT) calculated? Everything is explained in this article. What are the appropriate methods to maximize it?

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Global Response

MARCH 1, 2022

In this article, we’ll walk you through: the importance of KPIs for call centers 8 critical call center KPIs advanced call center KPIs for organizations who are ready to take things to the next level how to decide which KPIs to track. Then you may want to look at average handle time and first contact resolution.

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Call Center Metrics Average Handle Time Abandon rate 62

TechSee

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In this article we will discuss how to reduce returns in e-commerce and explore a number of tried and true strategies. Customer Support personnel often employ the technology during the warranty and post-warranty period if they’ve ruled out more fundamental causes of a product failure. Restocking Fees. Diagnostics. firmware, or.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore proven strategies and techniques to help you unlock the full potential of your team and achieve stellar performance. They can optimize team productivity and achieve exceptional results by focusing on key areas such as KPIs, technology, workforce management, training, culture, and continuous improvement.

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Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Management Gamification 52

Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

Optimize individual efficiency – Ensure there is enough ‘refresh time’ to have people running 100% when on the queue. Have the best technology – Finicky technology that makes day-to-day functions difficult, adds to the frustration and takes up far more time and man-power than most realize. Too many portals…”.

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DMG Consulting

AUGUST 10, 2023

Real-Time Guidance Is Key to a Great Service Experience View this article on the publisher’s website. Real-time guidance (RTG) solutions are designed to advise and guide agents in resolving and handling service inquiries or closing a sale or collection.

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Upselling Scripts Average Handle Time Coaching 48

COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

This blog article discusses the importance of employing multiple types of AI, implementing effective controls and guardrails, and adapting specific roles within the CX organization. Additionally, the high volume of interactions handled by CX professionals creates fertile ground for AI-driven efficiencies.

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Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

Replacing agents lost to attrition is costly — averaging more than $14,000 per agent. Related Article: 7 Smart Ways to Reduce Call Center Turnover Forever The Role Of A Manager In Agent Well-Being Few things have a bigger impact on your agents’ emotional well-being than how they’re managed.

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Contact Center Agent burnout Morale Coaching 78

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Stats like first call resolution (FCR) , average handle time (AHT) and occupancy rate can give you an idea of where your team is excelling and where they’re falling short. Since you’re reading this article, we’ll assume you’re one of the good eggs! When it comes to performance reviews, preparation is key. DID YOU KNOW?

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Call Center Management Average Handle Time Employee engagement 127

Skybridge

AUGUST 24, 2023

In his recent Forbes article, customer service and CX expert Adrian Swinscoe summarized a growing mountain of evidence suggesting that, without a major turnaround in their contact center management priorities, many U.S. But what happens when the risks of sticking with the status quo begin to outweigh the benefits?

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NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

This article will be your ultimate guide on call center reporting, where we’ll take you through how Nobelbiz’s cutting-edge capabilities are redefining what it means to excel in customer service. and “Do you have the right people and technology in the right places?” Lee Davis – tech analyst, Forbes contributor.

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COPC

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Poorly designed tools cause agents to struggle to find the right article. When they find the article, there may be uncertainty about whether it is the most current. Organisations benefit from reduced turnover and enjoy significant improvements in average handle time (AHT) and first contact resolution (FCR) with fewer complaints.

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Global Response

AUGUST 7, 2023

We’ll show you how in this article. If you measure your agents’ success solely based on, for example, average handle time or completed calls, agents might be motivated to simply complete calls as quickly as possible to meet those metrics. How can technology help empower call center agents?

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DMG Consulting

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Real-Time Guidance: Help for Agents and Customers. View this article on the publisher’s website. Many of these projects fall within the broader realm of digital transformation and involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies.

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Fonolo

JULY 5, 2022

This article will cover everything you need to know about call quality monitoring in the call center and why it’s essential to reach your business goals. Automation and Call Detail Monitoring with Fonolo: The right technology is essential for effective quality monitoring. How do you keep track of so many agent interactions?

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DMG Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The second objective was to lay out a business case and plan to help contact center executives and leaders transform these essential customer-facing departments from reactive operations into real-time proactive customer-oriented organizations.

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