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10 effective tips for training WFH contact center agents

Talkdesk

Customer expectations for service are rapidly evolving, so training a team of at-home agents to align with these expectations can bring tangible benefits to any company. Make sure your at-home agents are aware by explaining the impact that schedule adherence has on key performance indicators (KPIs) like service level.

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How to Move to a Work-At-Home Model When a Rapid Response is Required

COPC

This is primarily because they use cloud-based telephony and support systems, and also because many of them already have experience with running Work-At-Home environments as part of their “business as usual” operations. TechM, for example, has already transitioned over 10,000 on-site agents to home offices in response to COVID-19.

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5 Reasons You Should Use Cloud Calling in 2023

Calltools

Cloud phone systems can cost as little as $10 per agent per month, according to JustCall, which can work out significantly cheaper than other technologies. Remote Flexibility With more people working from home, cloud calling allows you to adopt or maintain a remote or hybrid work model.

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At-Home Call Recording & Management

OrecX

There are several questions you can ask yourself to assess your need to record your at-home agents: 1. Are your agents processing orders with credit cards? Are your agents collecting sensitive customer information? Are your agents offering medical advice? What types of orders are your financial agents taking?

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5 Coaching Must-Have’s for At-Home Customer Care Agents

Skybridge

They need to be secure enough to ask for feedback from their teams and make adjustments as needed in order to nurture strong virtual relationships with their at-home agents. For example, DiSC® profile is a powerful do-it-yourself training and development tool designed to improve work productivity, teamwork, and communication.

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Work from home programs are no longer a reward system

Aspect

Here are some best practices to consider as you define or enhance your work from home program, specifically for your customer engagement center. Define the Agent Profile. Not everyone makes the perfect work at home agent. Define the Home Office. For example, a company screen with a logo to eliminate family photos.

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The role of quality inside the home-based coaching and agent relationship

Tethr

When coaching a remote team, leaders must learn to help their agents maximize their performance by giving them the skills they need to become stronger learners. Just because at-home agents lack opportunities for in-person feedback doesn’t mean they aren’t entitled to efficient and effective coaching.