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Self-Service for Contact Center: The Definitive Guide

NobelBiz

As we will see, the main goal of a self-service system is to reduce the time the agents spend on simple, repetitive tasks or transactions such as paying a bill or getting account balance information. A functioning self-service system generally empowers clients with the tools and resources necessary for their inquiries.

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Everything You Need to Know About Auto Attendant

Hodusoft

As per a research by SQM Group, self-service first call resolution ( FCR ) rate is 74%, and those who opt for a self-service option prefer it to an IVR used to navigate callers to agents for issue resolution. Higher FCR Did you know that auto attendants’ FCR rate is the highest among all contact channels?

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Humans vs. AI in Customer Service … It’s Complicated

Fonolo

More broadly, it’s long been true that a focus on boosting self-service capabilities (with or without AI) is going to yield some reduction in agent need. As a closing note, consider this story from last month, in Bloomberg, about global bank HSBC: Why Banks Are Giving Tellers Raises, Instead of Firing Them All.

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The Power of Customer Service: Making or Breaking a Brand

Blueship Call Center

Chatbots and Virtual Assistants The usage of chatbots and virtual assistants is one of the most significant ways technology is revolutionising customer service. These automated systems can respond to common questions, offer support around-the-clock, and assist clients with self-service alternatives.

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The Serenova and Lifesize Merger Will Deliver High-Def Experiences for Contact Centers and the Most Successful Global Brands

Serenova

There’s no question AI-powered chatbots and self service are important—and they’re here to stay. Highly personalized consultative video communications for high-value products and services like financial services. Mobile video for enhanced technical support.

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Expert Opinion: Top 3 Customer Support Trends to look for in 2018

Taylor Reach Group

2) Video Service will continue to increase and become mainstream. Video can enable easier customer authentication, increased emotional connection to customers, provide insight into technical support challenges and allows for more interactive services. Banks are already deploying ITMs (Interactive Teller Machines).

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In an Age of Uncertainty, Member Experience Matters Even More

bold360 Blog

Worried about the risk of visiting a branch in person, members who are using remote deposit capture for the first time are contacting you for technical support. told attendees at the recent CXNext virtual event that support calls and chats skyrocketed with COVID-19-related questions. from the prior year.