Fonolo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The proof is in the statistics — a proper training strategy leads to more engaged employees. How to Foster Agent Engagement in a Hybrid Contact Center. When employees are far apart, proper training tools can drive employee engagement and help ensure everyone is on the same page.

Best practices 159

Best practices Call Center virtual call center Agent burnout 159

Serenova

MAY 29, 2020

The strain to balance taking care of employees to protect them from the coronavirus while maintaining business continuity continues for contact center leaders. As contact volume, customer anxiety and agent stress all still soar, what you once managed can now feel overwhelmingly un-manageable. Every time.

Best practices 84

Best practices Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Average Handle Time 84

COPC

MAY 31, 2022

They also merit increasing employee engagement initiatives. COPC CX Standard for Customer Operations and COPC CX Standard for Contact Centers, Release 7.0 The series is a 12-month research effort that addresses timely issues affecting contact centers and customer experience. Implement best practices.

Best practices 104

Best practices Customer Experience outsourcing Consulting 104

Serenova

MAY 29, 2020

For most contact centers, surviving the first months of COVID-19 required swift operational reboots that began with major work-from-home (WFH) transitions. The strain of balancing the need to protect employees from the coronavirus while maintaining business continuity continues for contact center leaders.

Best practices 83

Best practices Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Average Handle Time 83

Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As a contact center leader, the top agents you hire, train, and manage are the clutch players. First, if your agents feel their efforts aren’t accurately measured or noticed by leaders, it reduces engagement, negatively impacts job satisfaction, and weakens motivation to perform at the highest levels.

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Gamification Coaching Feedback 88

Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

But in order to ensure that this is so, every employee must also have an equally wonderful experience at work every day. So, in order to be truly customer-centric, you must first become employee-centric. Getting and keeping contact center employees engaged is foundational to accomplishing this objective.

Employee engagement 59

Employee engagement Contact Center Gamification Customer centricity 59

Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

But in order to ensure that this is so, every employee must also have an equally wonderful experience at work every day. So, in order to be truly customer-centric, you must first become employee-centric. Getting and keeping contact center employees engaged is foundational to accomplishing this objective.

Employee engagement 53

Employee engagement Contact Center Gamification Customer centricity 53

CCNG

JANUARY 17, 2024

Jake’s experience is just one real-life example of what recent market studies by Gallup and others have clearly proven in their statistics: A great employee experience (EX) is THE fundamental foundation to creating a great customer experience (CX). Clearly, there’s a long way to go to create an improved employee experience.

CCNG 195

CCNG Calibration Employee engagement Call Center 195

OctopusTech

JULY 27, 2022

Call center agents can effectively utilize the call monitoring programs and improve the level of customer satisfaction. Contact centers that are struggling with quality assurance can identify the best call center practices and implement them on the journey ahead. Improve the customer’s feedback.

Best practices 62

Best practices Call Center Scripts Feedback 62

COPC

MAY 31, 2022

They also merit increasing employee engagement initiatives. COPC CX Standard for Customer Operations and COPC CX Standard for Contact Centers, Release 7.0 The series is a 12-month research effort that addresses timely issues affecting contact centers and customer experience. are the latest updates.?.

Best practices 52

Best practices outsourcing Consulting Consulting 52

JustCall

JANUARY 19, 2023

Large companies usually have call centers to: Provide help to customers Answer their questions Carry out marketing through the phone Perform market research But each of these jobs has changed a lot in the past few years, making the contact center possible. How does Call Center Optimization help the Customer Experience?

Best practices 52

Best practices Call Center call center workforce Abandon rate 52

bold360 Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

Of course you want the customer experience to the best it can be. But focusing on better employee engagement can in turn lead to better customer engagement. And yes, we’re talking all employees. Frontline employees in stores and branches. Contact center employees answering calls and chats.

Employee engagement 76

Employee engagement Customer Experience Technical Support Chatbots 76

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Employee engagement is even worse, as 34 percent of North American respondents in the poll said they were actively engaged in their current job. As a CX consultant with decades of experience in contact center solutions, Avtex has a unique viewpoint to the changing landscape of both CX and EX best practices.

Best practices 98

Best practices Employee engagement Journey mapping Consulting 98

Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

Every workplace has its pros and cons, but contact center agents have one of the toughest jobs out there. Just like agents are protecting your company, contact center leaders and managers need to protect them and their mental health. Burnout Burnout is at the heart of poor emotional well-being in a contact center.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Agent burnout Morale Coaching 78

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2021

takes an in-depth look at how leaders can improve employee engagement to drive a better customer experience and achieve greater customer loyalty. You know the old adage, “happy employees = happy customers.” It’s been around a long time but it’s being put into practice more today than ever. What does this mean exactly?

Employee engagement 59

Employee engagement Customer Experience Coaching Brand ambassadors 59

teleopti

APRIL 30, 2019

We have found to achieve this, people need to work in a positive environment where they can continue to grow, remain engaged and be productive. However, the reality is many companies are experiencing a crisis of employee engagement and are simply not aware of it. Learn how to power employee engagement with WFM.

Employee engagement 80

Employee engagement Management Strategic Value Self service 80

SharpenCX

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If your contact center is filled with tired, stressed, irritable employees, your customers will notice. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, engaged employees are more likely to improve customer relationships, increasing sales by 20%. Shift your focus from only the numbers.

Contact Center 128

Contact Center Coaching Metrics Employee engagement 128

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

While this may seem simple enough, call and contact center managers of the 21st Century know better: It ain’t easy. If your contact center is floundering, it’s time for you to plant your feet on terra firma and look globally at your common problems. They all know that shrewd strategy is the backbone of best practice.

Contact Center 182

Contact Center Gamification Abandon rate Call Center 182

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

After assessing how the pandemic had changed the call center in 2020 , we decided to peek over the parapet at 2021. We asked the contact center industry’s top influencers and business leaders what they thought the most significant contact center trends in 2021 would be. Contact Center Trends 2021.

Contact Center 176

Contact Center Gamification Call Center Average Handle Time 176

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2022

This week we feature an article by Cassidy McDonnell, Creative Solutions Manager at Balto Software , a company that helps agents live on the call to analyze what’s working and scale best practices in real-time. She shares how organizations can improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

Scripts 198

Scripts Customer Experience Employee engagement Best practices 198

Taylor Reach Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

After several months of remote working – a workstyle many contact center leaders would have deemed impossible to implement a year and a half ago – employers are finding it difficult to lure staff back into the office. Reduced wages encourages employee turnover, regardless of work style. by JD Fairweather.

Contact Center 139

Contact Center Morale Consulting Consulting 139

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.

Contact center software 52

Contact center software Contact Center call center software contact center solutions 52

COPC

MARCH 11, 2024

Early attrition poses a significant and costly challenge for contact centers. and Centrical have teamed up to present the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, offering strategies to increase call center retention and lower attrition-related expenses. To address this issue, COPC Inc.

Call Center 99

Call Center Gamification Coaching Employee engagement 99

Vistio

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The rise of remote work brought about by the global pandemic has had significant implications on various industries, with contact centers being no exception. How Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Your Remote Contact Center 1.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center contact center workforce Employee engagement Technology 52

Noble Systems

JULY 1, 2019

In Part 1 of this blog series, we discussed the first three of the top 10 best practices for achieving long-term success with gamification. We noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers.

Gamification 71

Gamification Best practices Contact Center Employee engagement 71

Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. During the best of economic times, it’s a smart business practice. Here’s the blueprint for achieving greater agent productivity in your call center.

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Coaching Schedule adherence Abandon rate 74

Taylor Reach Group

MAY 11, 2023

by Colin Taylor I was in Las Vegas last week attending and speaking at Call & Contact Center Expo US and it was a great time. Otherwise, you are condemned to play contact center ‘Whack-a-Mole’ as you jump from problem to problem. I got to see a number of familiar faces and meet a bunch of new friends.

Contact Center 62

Contact Center Morale Consulting Consulting 62

Playvox

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The term “buyer’s market” is best known for describing the state of the real estate market, but it’s also applicable to contact centers. Likewise for agents, if they don’t feel engaged, appreciated, or see a growth path, they too can take their talent to another organization. What is Workforce Engagement?

Contact Center 73

Contact Center Coaching Real estate Employee engagement 73

JustCall

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The quick resolution power of agents comes from experience, that begins with effective call center training. Man­agers supervising a call cen­ter or a contact center know that their agents require regular call center train­ings. Call Center Agent Training Best Practices. Grabs sales opportunities.

Best practices 52

Best practices Call Center Sales Average Handle Time 52

Playvox

MARCH 12, 2023

Running a smooth and efficient contact center can feel like the ultimate struggle, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. Providing noteworthy customer experiences is a top priority for any business, and a well-run help desk, support center, or customer service center is the key to improving contact center performance.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Gamification Metrics Quality management 52

Playvox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There’s a storm brewing in customer service centers, and the aftermath could create some big challenges for contact center management. But only 40% of support center managers we talked to said they were planning to continue remote work in 2022. The State of Remote Work in Contact Centers.

Contact Center 69

Contact Center Management Coaching contact center workforce 69

Playvox

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It’s hard to ignore the fact that contact centers are plagued with high agent burnout and turnover rates. According to industry studies , average annual turnover ranges between 30-45 percent – with some centers experiencing turnover into the triple digits. Some contact centers experience almost no turnover at all.

Agent burnout 68

Agent burnout Contact Center Gamification Agent Empowerment 68

COPC

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Early attrition is a common and expensive problem for contact centers. However, it is possible to cut call center attrition rates and the associated costs. COPC has partnered with Centrical to bring you the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, where we will explore how organizations can reduce early attrition.

Call Center 97

Call Center Employee engagement Best practices Contact Center 97

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Optimizing team productivity is the key to achieving this goal, and this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps necessary to unlock your call center’s full potential. What is hyper efficiency in a contact center? Check our guide on what KPIs to follow if you want to have excellent customer service.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Management Gamification 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Customer loyalty is more important than ever, and prioritizing customer service — with an excellent, dynamic, and engaged contact center — can help your company stand out. If you can enable, empower, and engage your agents, you provide better interactions, which leads to higher customer retention. for school pick-up.).

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Customer emotions Quality management Morale 52

NICE inContact

APRIL 7, 2021

But like anything, it comes with its own unique challenges as you try to keep employees engaged in their positions. If you’re unsure of where to start, the six pillars of a hybrid contact center workforce engagement strategy listed above would be a great place to start.

Contact Center 65

Contact Center contact center workforce Employee engagement Best practices 65