Win the Customer

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, providing exceptional customer service is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity. To ensure consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, many organizations turn to Six Sigma methodologies.

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Expivia

MAY 4, 2021

Call centers often don’t spend enough effort on customer service. And customer service is truly dead when profits outrank everything. . Is there a way to offer incredible customer service and still scale your sales goals? In fact, customer service is the only way you can grow your business.

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Zappix

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, customer service is more than just resolving issues—it’s about delivering exceptional experiences that foster loyalty and satisfaction. Let’s explore how these tools benefit agents and customers, improving outcomes and elevating satisfaction.

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Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

In-Depth Guide: Inbound Call Center Software Inbound call center software is an essential tool for delivering optimal customer service. It is designed to help businesses in efficient management and handling of large volumes of incoming customer calls. This can lead to cost savings in staffing expenses.

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Global Response

MARCH 27, 2023

Can great customer service really impact your brand, or is good customer service good enough? In today’s saturated marketplace, customer service matters more than ever. 68% of customers will pay more for products or services from brands known for their excellent customer service.

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Babelforce

APRIL 28, 2021

When you ask people what influences their choice of brand, one factor always comes out on top: customer service. . As the front line between your company and customers, contact centers are key to fostering this loyalty. This article will explore six easy-to-implement call center customer service tips to improve your support.

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Global Response

JANUARY 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover both the what and the how—what customer service goals you should be focusing on in 2023 as well as how you can achieve them. A SMART goal is one that is: S pecific M easurable A ttainable R elevant, and T ime-bound Let’s break down each of these attributes with regards to your customer service goals.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Why aren’t you seeing the results you’d like in the customer experience space? If your efforts aren’t optimally performing, it may be time to jumpstart a self-service transformation project in your contact center. However, many fear that the cost to implement this kind of self-service may outweigh the long-term benefit.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Why aren’t you seeing the results you’d like in the customer experience space? If your efforts aren’t optimally performing, it may be time to jumpstart a self-service transformation project in your contact center. However, many fear that the cost to implement this kind of self-service may outweigh the long-term benefit.

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aircall

AUGUST 29, 2022

If the problem isn’t solved during the first call, the customer will call again and again, taking time away from other customers. Average Handling Time (AHT). AHT is how much time a call center agent spends on any work related to customer interactions or engagements. Missed-Call Rate.

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REVE Chat Blog

JUNE 17, 2020

companies lose more than $62 billion annually due to poor customer service.”. In order to retain your customers delivering consistent experience is imperative. Businesses that build a strong customer experience strategy can reap the benefits of repeat business and develop a loyal customer base.

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Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Tweet AI and customer service; it’s a hot topic! But when I talk to customers, they say, “ I get there’s something to AI and customer service, but how do I deliver business results and value with AI? ” Reduce Average Handle Time (AHT). Improve CSAT, NPS, customer lifetime value (CLV)….

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Natalie Petouhof

APRIL 7, 2016

Customer self-service is one of the key capabilities of any company that actually cares about their customers. Companies contemplating a self-service customer care solution to support digital customer experiences should consider the following five steps: 1. Tweet It’s just not true.

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Global Response

JANUARY 27, 2023

Far too many companies blindly track dozens of customer service metrics or KPIs without having a clear pathway to actioning them or understanding which metrics can truly move the needle for their customer satisfaction and bottom line. Experiential metrics measure the customer’s experience of your brand and customer service.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 15, 2017

My first manager had a poster on his wall that said, “There isn’t a lot of traffic on the extra mile,” a tenet of Customer Service. Today, that poster might read, “Why meet customer expectations when you could exceed them?” The authors argued bad customer service had the most impact on loyalty—by destroying it.

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

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SmartAction

APRIL 24, 2019

This is the second of a five-part blog series that outlines the Five Best Practices for AI Self-Service Without Compromise. Read Part 1 here >> Gartner predicts that customers soon will prefer using speech-driven interfaces to other forms of self-service when given a choice.

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SmartAction

MAY 23, 2019

This is the fifth of a five-part blog series that outlines the Five Best Practices for AI Self-Service Without Compromise. Use this guide to automate your contact center and Customer Experience (CX) with AI self-service in voice, chat, and text. What does a best-of-breed CX team look like?

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Natalie Petouhof

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Tweet This report looks at how companies, using the right software, can gain ROI from Customer Service and Customer Experience. Customer Care as a cost center is an unfounded p aradigm. In fact, executives have long thought of customer service or customer care as a cost center.

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Vistio

JANUARY 16, 2024

By automating repetitive and straightforward processes, such as handling transactional requests, checking account details, or providing basic information, contact centers can significantly improve their resolution times, overall productivity, and customer satisfaction.

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SmartAction

APRIL 20, 2022

While historically, the rate of agent attrition averages between 35% to 40% , that number has risen dramatically in part due to the ongoing pandemic and the Great Resignation. These days, new hire turnover is often higher than 90% in the first 90 days, according to Mark Miller, global customer service advisor at J.D.

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Expivia

APRIL 29, 2021

Average Handle Time. The average handle time is the best call center KPI to gauge how efficient your process is. This is the whole time your rep spends on the interaction. From the time they pick up the call until they finish their after-call work. Self-Service Usage.

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JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

This sudden influx of calls can be anything – from customers reaching out and potential leads dialing in to support requests. When a call surge hits, your sales and customer service teams bear the brunt. Reduced wait time is directly proportional to happy customers and more sales.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Ross Daniels at Calabrio has a simple but effective checklist to humanise the customer experience using the latest tech innovations. In our last blog, we revealed how customers crave speed, convenience and emotional empathy when interacting with their favourite brands, a paradox that threatens the status quo of today’s contact centre.

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Hodusoft

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Accessibility is one of the essential aspects of delivering an impeccable customer service experience. The inbound contact center serves as the point of access for customers for queries, complaints, issues, and feedback. Resolution of customer issues becomes easier when the business integrates inbound call management software.

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bold360 Blog

JANUARY 10, 2019

I’ve already provided my overall predictions around AI in 2019 , but another area I think we’ll see a dramatic shift away from the status quo is in how customer service teams work overall and, fundamentally, how they approach and grow in their careers. Here’s why: Chatbots will handle the grunt work.

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Eptica

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Part of our series on optimizing CX with Eptica, this blog post explains how reporting can power customer experience improvement , as well as giving you the ability to enhance productivity. This builds over time, allowing comparisons between specific periods, such as the Peak season in retail. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Blueship Call Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is a desirable concept. Outsourcing your customer service to an outside agent may drastically reduce overhead, saving you money, resources, and frequently a great deal of stress. Finally, we’ll go over a simple procedure for transferring to an external customer care team.

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TLC Associates

JUNE 20, 2019

And if your business sells to consumers, you’re hopefully ramping up your customer service to handle the seasonal spikes from Christmas sales. Wait any longer and you’ll put your overall customer satisfaction at risk. July is the perfect time to reflect on last year’s holiday customer service.

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Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

If customers are being sent to the wrong department, then they tied up customer service personnel from helping the right people. Average handling times (AHT) increase. Customer service diminishes. “One of the most important aspects of a call center is that phone traffic flows correctly…”.

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Balto

JANUARY 22, 2024

This blog aims to uncover the numerous use cases of generative AI in the modern contact center. We’ll help you understand how generative AI can skyrocket your contact center’s efficiency, improve data analysis capabilities, streamline QA and coaching processes, and make customers happier.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

When using older contact center systems, you are likely to find inefficiencies in the areas of average handle times (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and agent occupancy. Assume you can make a 15% improvement to average handle time, first call resolution, self-service rate and schedule adherence.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2023

However, as the demand for exceptional customer service continues to rise, the operating costs associated with BPO contact centers are also rising greatly. Businesses in today’s highly competitive industry, looking for the best strategies that they can implement to reduce costs while maintaining the quality of their service.

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VocalCom

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

First contact resolution, average handling time…many brands consider these KPIs critical for measuring their customer service success. While resolving an issue quickly may restore faith in a customer, minimizing his effort to begin with is the greatest way to earn his trust. The truth is, not much.

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Hodusoft

DECEMBER 6, 2022

These solutions streamline the company’s inbound and outbound operations, ensuring seamless and engaging customer conversations. This blog will focus on the details regarding enterprise contact center solutions and why it’s necessary for a company’s growth and success. What is an enterprise contact center solution?

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Customer Service Life

AUGUST 20, 2019

This article was originally published on the FCR blog in partnership with my colleague, Travis Wild on June 18, 2019. One of the cool things about working in outsourced customer service is the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of industries, tools, and technologies. Practice #1: Track email average handle time.

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Eptica

AUGUST 1, 2018

At the same time, working in customer service is a stressful and high-pressure job. No wonder that an average of 21% of agents leave their jobs every year, with more than 1 in 5 companies experiencing annual attrition rates of over 30%, according to Contact Babel. How to reduce Average Handling Time and improve quality.

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