VocalCom

MAY 8, 2017

Customers should be offered short but meaningful surveys that focus on specific areas of improvement, and they should also be invited to offer additional comments as they wish. They are more likely to remember the details they want to comment on, giving brands a great opportunity to learn how service may be improved.

Customer retention 48

Customer retention Contact center software Average Handle Time Surveys 48

VocalCom

MAY 6, 2019

Begin by outlining the process customers actually follow—such as reaching an agent via an IVR menu—and then ask yourself how every step should be handled optimally. Should the agent focus on first contact resolution, or should he reduce average handling time as much as possible?

Scripts 48

Scripts Contact center software Journey mapping Average Handle Time 48

VocalCom

JULY 3, 2017

For example, if customers feel that their conversations with agents are taking too long or that they are being re-routed too often, it may be necessary to explore issues such as average handling time and making sure that agents are matched to the most appropriate channels or departments. Offer peer training and gamification.

Call Center 48

Call Center Average Handle Time Gamification Brand ambassadors 48

VocalCom

APRIL 2, 2018

Many companies worry about reducing average handling time in order to cut costs. Focus on providing a quality experience every time with an emphasis on first contact resolution. Taking the time to truly solve a problem will satisfy your customers and save everyone time and money in the end.

Interactive Voice Response 48

Interactive Voice Response Contact center software Average Handle Time Self service 48

VocalCom

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Of all your employees, the service agents undoubtedly spend the most time interacting directly with your customers. Keeping an empathetic approach in mind, these agents should be trained to handle every customer question thoroughly. The post 5 Ways to Create a Customer-Centric Brand Culture appeared first on Vocalcom Blog.

Customer centricity 48

Customer centricity Contact center software Average Handle Time Feedback 48

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Update your clients on your multichannel Customers being informed about a new alternative service could help the contact center’s channel-shift strategy. Finish by telling the caller that your service is available at all times and encouraging them to contact you if they have any additional questions or requests for information.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response Contact Center contact center solutions Feedback 52

NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Remote Work Enablement: Provide agents with remote work tools, such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and collaboration software, to ensure effective communication and collaboration even in distributed work environments. Click here to watch the entire episode: Contact Center Staffing in a Remote World.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Multichannel Analytics Feedback 98

VocalCom

JULY 29, 2019

Also, be sure to establish whether first contact resolution should take priority over other metrics such as average handling time. Agents should know that they are permitted to spend more time on an interaction if it will help them find a permanent solution. Give every interaction a human touch.

Contact center software 48

Contact center software Average Handle Time Contact Center Customer emotions 48