Fonolo

APRIL 27, 2021

Call center managers and agents know that a high volume of inbound customer calls can make or break a business day. During pandemics and other moments of crisis, call center agents are inundated with overwhelming spikes in call volume. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume.

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pindrop

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For the contact center, the implications should be an encouraging sign for a financially healthy 2021. Here’s what was uncovered: Analyzing the Surge in Bank Activity. Quick and easy online or mobile banking experiences have almost become table stakes to delivering on customer service expectations.

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CX Global Media

JULY 17, 2018

The contact center agent job is getting harder, talent is harder to attract, unemployment is down and the labor market is tight…all of this is causing a disruption in contact center pay. And for many, these are the majority of workers in contact centers. But not in the way you might be thinking.

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Calltools

APRIL 5, 2023

Financial service call centers are responsible for both inbound and outbound calls that deal with sensitive information. Often, these financial calls are time-sensitive as well. As such, financial service call centers must employ the right tools to allow their agents to reach clients most effectively.

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TeleDirect

AUGUST 25, 2022

Looking for the most effective call center strategies in the financial industry? At TeleDirect, we are experts on how to manage a call center efficiently in the finance sector ! Today, we’re here to share our top three most important practices for financial organizations to remember when running a call center.

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SharpenCX

JUNE 21, 2023

If text is such a high-volume communication channel for modern consumers, why don’t more call centers have an SMS strategy? An omnichannel call center strategy can save you time and money, while delighting your customers with service at every turn. SMS support allows a contact center to provide support via text.

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I was prompted by a BBC.com articled entitled ‘ Which banks do customers love or hate? ’ to think about the impact of a call center on the emotional divide the article highlights. It revealed that the switching epidemic is getting worse and that banks have the 6 th highest switching rates out of all sectors.

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Fonolo

MAY 19, 2020

The coronavirus has altered the way that contact centers reach out to their customers and will undoubtedly change the way business is done in the future. The Pandemic Has Already Changed Call Centers. Now, TD Bank has nearly 9,000 agents working from home. and Canadian cities to their homes in response to COVID-19.

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Call Center Weekly

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Why is the issue of compliance important for contact centers? Contact centers need to provide accurate information to their customers. That is especially true for industries such as banking and insurance, which are heavily regulated. Contact center Agents need the most accurate and up to date information.

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OctopusTech

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Choosing to outsource call center services is one of the best decisions a company can make as it helps to focus on the core business activities. Using call center outsourcing services is one of the major trends followed by both small and big organizations. What are Outsource Call Center Services?

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Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. That’s where a customer service call center comes in.

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Hodusoft

MAY 24, 2023

The Future of Call Centers: Predictions and Trends for Call Center Software The year 2023 is a crucial year for tech breakthroughs. How can call centers be left behind? How can call centers be left behind? Call centers have always been at the cutting-edge of digital revolution.

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Fonolo

APRIL 14, 2020

At the moment, many call centers are faced with a torrent of unexpected demand. For our banking customers, demand is related to payment deferrals, emergency loans, etc. To cope, call centers are looking for any kind of self-serve alternative that can ease the demand on agents.

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CX Global Media

JUNE 27, 2017

This has left your contact center vulnerable. To fraudsters, they see your contact center as a huge fraud opportunity. Why your contact center is a massive fraud risk” Click to Tweet. Fraud in call centers increased by 113% in 2016. In 2015, one in every 2,000 calls was fraudulent.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 24, 2019

A quick trip down memory lane reminds us that the 1990s saw a massive rise in the practice of offshoring call centers. That said, keeping your contact center onshore is, well, costly – mostly thanks to stronger economies and higher costs of living. But times change – and so do customers. Look North of the Border.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 24, 2017

inContact’s research shows that banking was in the highest tier for customer satisfaction with 54% of respondents ranking it for the most satisfied recent interaction. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reported that banking customer satisfaction increased 5.3% The post What are Bank Contact Centers Doing Right?

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OctopusTech

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

This is where call center outsourcing plays a major role. Do you know that call center outsourcing services are one of the top choices of developing countries like Europe and America? The dedicated call centers handle day-to-day customer queries such as solving credit card issues, checkout process problems, and many more.

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CX Global Media

JULY 12, 2019

The fifth step ( Step 1 , Step 2 , Step 3 , Step 4 ) in the contact center agent journey is about agent retention. Retaining contact center agents has always been a significant focus area in contact centers. A several Expert Sessions are dedicated to the topic of on-boarding contact center agents.

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Noble Systems

MARCH 19, 2021

This is especially true for managing customer contacts, which, while vital to growing a business, can have negative impacts if not done well. Call Center Software for SMB. In the past, the technology required to power small business call center software and hardware was usually expensive and bulky.

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

BPO call centers: what are they and how can they help your business? Either way, it might be time to outsource your call center. A BPO call center can provide huge benefits for your business, while also being more cost-effective and freeing up time and resources within your internal team.

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Customer Relationship Metrics

JULY 26, 2017

It’s just the nature of the contact center industry. Or is it time to put humanity into your contact center? It’s time to put humanity into your contact center.” Managing a contact center is fast paced and furious. Doing things the popular way in the contact centers no longer works.”

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JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

This is how important customer experience is, especially in the context of contact centers. While your call agents strive for favorable first-call resolution metrics, your business should focus on providing them with the right customer contact center software that lets them do their job well.

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Taylor Reach Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

by Colin Taylor The rapid advancement of conversational AI has had a profound impact on various industries, and one arena that has been significantly affected is the contact center industry. The emergence of Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVRs) in the 1980s marked the initial steps toward automation within contact centers.

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Revation Systems

JANUARY 12, 2018

Thus, leading the way for call centers to be considered so much more. Today the role of cloud and multi-channel features has changed the game entirely, and shifted what was merely used to aggregate inbound and outbound phone calls into a complex communications hub able to transform multiple industries such as healthcare and banking.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2022

5 Reasons Why Financial Institutions Must Invest In Contact Center Software Financial businesses, like banks and insurance companies, deal with people’s money. Today, finance contact center software is one of the best ways for financial institutions to keep tabs on their customers and earn their trust.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2018

It’s going to be a big year in the world of contact center and in customer service technology. If this topic interests you, you might want to check-out our post from 2 weeks ago The Hidden Power Structure of Cloud-Based Call Centers. Our favorite chart: KPI Guide for Omni-Channel Contact Centers.

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Contact Center Pipeline

APRIL 18, 2019

I recently had a conversation with Richard Antosik, Vice President, Digital Operations (Client Services) at Laurentian Bank regarding their contact center’s recent digital transformation. MIKE AOKI: What was your past experience regarding contact center digital transformations?

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 24, 2017

inContact’s research shows that banking was in the highest tier for customer satisfaction with 54% of respondents ranking it for the most satisfied recent interaction. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reported that banking customer satisfaction increased 5.3% The post What are Bank Contact Centers Doing Right?

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Callminer

AUGUST 6, 2019

There are a number of call center software solutions on the market, comprising more than half a dozen types of these tools. That’s not to mention the number of software tools that integrate with the various call center software solutions. Types of Call Center Software. Be mindful of integrations.

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Playvox

APRIL 11, 2023

Engaged contact center agents are essential to the success of any customer service operation. But disengaged agents create challenges in a customer service center. Keep contact center agents engaged and dedicated to delivering world-class customer interactions by implementing these best practices today.

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Cisco - Contact Center

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Artificial Intelligence Transforming Call Centers. The Contact Center business is going through a series of very important changes driven by the technology innovation, the raise of socials and the new consumption models being evaluated by most of the companies. 83% use self-service options when available.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Sure, if you’re hiring correctly, your contact center will be filled to the brim with the right personalities and work ethics for success—but being surrounded by the best call center agents means effective training, constant support, and strategic goal setting. Performance Evaluation Scorecard for the Contact Center. (It

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TeleDirect

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

That means offering a stellar call center—but even the best can run into issues. Do you want to learn how to tackle common call center challenges? We’ve compiled a list of 10 of the most frequently seen call center problems and solutions for when they arise. Dropped Calls (with No Callback).

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

In today’s digital age, contact centers play a critical role in customer support, sales, and overall communication between businesses and their clientele. Unfortunately, these centers have also become a target for fraudsters looking to exploit the vulnerabilities inherent in these systems.

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JustCall

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

I wish all contact center employees were like them.” ” Feedback like this for your call center agents is a step closer to achieving quality assurance call center goals in your call center management strategy. This is the essence of a call center quality assurance.

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Contact Center Pipeline

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Jim White is Senior Vice President and Director of Card Services at Santander Bank. Jim talks about the agent skill requirements they have in their financial contact center. Their agents are a source of information and education.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

Generally speaking, in the contact center space, people tend to look at the one-to-one interaction with an agent as the primary means of obtaining information about products and services. A functioning self-service system generally empowers clients with the tools and resources necessary for their inquiries. You guessed it; it’s money.

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