CCNG

JULY 27, 2022

There is a great deal of debate about what metrics call centers should measure now, especially with COVID-19 and the accompanying shift to work-at-home agents, staffing shortages, and persistent supply chain issues straining customers’ patience. What metrics should call centers and BPOs focus on?

Call Center 195

Call Center Metrics At home agents Average Handle Time 195

Callminer

JULY 23, 2019

Providing feedback to agents in your call center is entirely needed to maintain and improve a quality facility. The right encouragement, or even criticism, could dramatically alter agent performance, both for on-site employees and at-home agents. However, knowing how to deliver feedback can be tricky.

Best practices 140

Best practices Feedback Call Center Coaching 140

Outsource Consultants

JUNE 6, 2022

Before 2020, many employers were wary, citing concerns about eroding camaraderie and dwindling productivity as barriers to a work-from-home policy. However, after taking the remote work model for a mandated test drive, many employers – including outsource call centers – have embraced the idea as a permanent option.

Gamification 128

Gamification At home agents Morale Employee engagement 128

Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 14, 2020

What surprised you the most about how the call center industry responded to uncertainty in 2020? In a matter of days, it seemed that nearly everyone had managed to pivot to an at-home agent model. At-home work is here to stay, at least in some form.

outsourcing 128

outsourcing Contact Center At home agents Call Center 128

Noble Systems

AUGUST 8, 2019

Contact centers have been hiring increasing numbers of work-at-home agents in recent years and it looks like this trend is expected to grow. According to the National Association of Call Centers, over 50% of contact centers in the United States tout that some percentage of their agents are now working from home.

Gamification 65

Gamification At home agents Contact Center contact center workforce 65

VocalCom

JUNE 22, 2020

To operate the switch, offering intuitive and efficient digital tools for the contact centers workforce is crucial. Finding new ways to engage, train and manage agents is key: a staggering 74% of call center agents are at risk of burnout ( Toister Solutions ). call center is that HR methods adapt too.

Brand ambassadors 62

Brand ambassadors Contact Center contact center workforce contact center solutions 62

Altivon

JUNE 13, 2020

In its latest report, “The Inner Circle Guide to Contact Center Remote Working Solutions,” ContactBabe l surveyed US contact centers about the challenges they are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a look at how US contact centers are responding to the unique demands of the current climate.

Abandon rate 52

Abandon rate Contact Center contact center solutions Transportation 52