bold360 Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

In the digital world, customer self-service works in much the same way. When a customer has a simple, straightforward issue, self-service gives them the option and the power to find immediate answers on their own without assistance from a customer service rep. Customer self-service trends.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

However, these drastic measures are usually short term as they negatively affect CX and employee morale. Contact center leadership must think strategically and find sustainable call center cost reduction strategies that do not compromise the quality and efficiency of the brand’s service. Slash inbound inquiries with self-service.

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Global Response

MARCH 26, 2024

And there are some tried-and-true best practices to turn to. It even improves agent morale by enabling them to solve problems more effectively. Are there gaps in your service? It could be as simple as improving your self-service options. Enhance agent training and knowledge.

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Calabrio

OCTOBER 5, 2016

As consumers, we all love the convenience of online self-service. We’ve come to expect immediate gratification via electronic service delivery. So self-service is one of the ways we connect now. Pretty self-evident, huh? It’s easy to see how self-service benefits customers. Am I still needed?”

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CCNG

JANUARY 4, 2023

While self service is getting better and better through the use of artificial in­telligence (AI) of varying degrees of sophistication, many questions continue to end up with agents, either because the customer couldn’t find the answer through self ser­vice, or the customer simply doesn’t like self service op­tions.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2018

Doing” human interactions well in an increasingly self-service world will set you apart. This must be done thoughtfully, but AI represents great potential not just to improve self-service, but also optimize the use of your agents.”. My top advice for contact centers is to invest in the morale of the support team.

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Staff may have to deal with piling up customer complaints, time-related pressures, or missed work deadlines, all of which could also affect their morale. Implementing visual assistance ensures that any problems employees encounter can be resolved immediately without any loss of productivity, lowering the IT support services price. .

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teleopti

APRIL 30, 2019

For example, today’s customer service departments have a powerful role to play in sharing best-practice principles with the rest of the organization. Empower employees with self-service – allowing people to take control of their work-life balance boosts engagement levels by reducing stress and absences.

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Callminer

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It is the percentage of customer questions that could/should be handled in self-service by the customer. The best way for a company to improve upon this metric is to teach the customer how to access their self-service pages, such as checking their own order status. Call-type tracking is also important.

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Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Based on Enghouse Interactive experience and best practices, these are a few of our recommendations on what should be focused on to achieve better customer engagement, minimizing wasted time and effort: Audit your customer engagement processes to minimize impediments… make them Frictionless. Improve Processes.

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Eptica

APRIL 30, 2020

When it comes to customer service, teams are obviously currently under enormous pressure , with contact centre agents working from home and many businesses rightly prioritising their most vulnerable customers. Why the golden rules of service by Fred Sirieix should inspire all of us. Share this page on: Tweet.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In addition, a culture of collaboration builds stronger morale for agents who see themselves as part of a bigger picture, working together to achieve company goals, rather than racing to meet their own quotas. Each live session also offers opportunities to create new best practices that can easily be shared with colleagues.

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Eptica

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Set up recognition programs, with the right metrics, to really increase morale - not just of the winners but of the entire team. Technology can also lighten the load on contact center agents and the wider business, with self-service deflecting queries as consumers are empowered to find their own answers online without having to make contact.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Parature reported that 70% of customers expect a company website to include a self-service application. Not all companies have done so, but if you haven’t explored the self-service option for the business you’re calling, we recommend doing so. Consultant, Beyond Morale. Twitter: @ CustomerIsFirst . Jim Rembach.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Fostering a positive and empowered work culture can help improve employee morale and engagement, which can, in turn, improve the overall performance of your contact center and your customers’ experience. Increasing engagement with your agents is critical for retention. Prioritize customer engagement.

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3CLogic

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Consider the additional effect on employee morale, the ongoing loss in intellectual property, and the long-term implications for the customer experience — the costs can grow far beyond immediate operational expenses. Not convinced? So why is high employee turnover so common among contact centers? Show Appreciation For Top Performers.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We will also explore best strategies to optimize contact center operations, potential challenges, and best practices to overcome them. Training is of equal importance, as it covers a range of topics related to product/service knowledge and customer service best practices.

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teleopti

AUGUST 23, 2019

For some managers, these ‘shrinkage’ activities are the enemy within even though agents need regular training, team communication and collaboration to do their jobs properly and share CX best-practice across the organisation. 5 ways to strike the right balance with WFM. Better skills mean happier employees and less attrition.

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TeamSupport

JUNE 28, 2019

While it’s important for a customer to become familiar with how your support process works, answering the same basic questions over and over has a significant negative impact on internal morale. Click here to download our whitepaper with some of the top SaaS onboarding best practices! Looking to change your process?

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OctopusTech

AUGUST 31, 2022

It offers self-service to customers for faster first-call resolution practices. It also gives them self-service options such as letting them know the operating hours and balances of their account or sharing billing information. Offers self-service to customers. Personalized service to customers.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

High turnover not only affects the contact center performance but also dampens team morale. Agent Attrition Woes Agent attrition – the phantom haunting every contact center. The struggle to retain skilled agents is real. The solution lies in nurturing a vibrant company culture that empowers agents and values their contributions.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 17, 2019

Additionally, agents influence the morale of their team. Self-service tools are filtering out many of the simpler issues, leaving agents to deal with the more challenging ones. Many companies, especially those with no brick and mortar presence, are in this very position. Retaining good agents is difficult enough.

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Talkdesk

JUNE 14, 2019

Ensure customer self-service (chatbots, knowledge bases, communities, and automation) offers alternate service channels for customers that then allow agents to focus on higher priority and more interesting work. Labor makes up over 80% of contact center operations.

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Eckoh

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Firstly, customers are increasingly in the mood for self service, so why not give them more? Secondly, if there's a real risk that expertise is leaking out of the business every time an employee leaves or retires, then it's possible for 'best practice answers' to be captured within a Knowledge Base.

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OctopusTech

JUNE 8, 2022

Using a self-service tool such as a chatbot can be considered an automated interaction with customers and an AI-powered IVR is an example of automated interaction through voice. Increasing demands for self-service channels. Automated interaction with customers. Visual queuing automation. Use of customer analytics.

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Enghouse Interactive

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

At the same time, a greater proportion of routine customer service queries are now handled through web and voice self-service – research suggests that 83% of consumers are happy to use web self-service systems in order to help themselves. The right technology and processes to support super-agents.

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OctopusTech

AUGUST 10, 2022

From the feedback of the scorecard, an advanced call center can identify current trends, best practices, areas that need improvement, and methods to increase customer satisfaction. Providing the self-service option to customers. Training and development with LMS.

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Babelforce

JULY 14, 2022

The benefits of implementing a CRM call center Best practices for the CRM call center. In order to realize these benefits, however, it’s important to implement best practices for using a CRM system. Best practices for the CRM call center. Provide self-service options.

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Kayako

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

And support managers reported that maintaining and improving team morale is one of the top challenges they face. Quite often, 70% of the decision has already been made before a consumer contacts a company; 27% prefer to ask commercial questions over the phone; whereas 56% opt for the self-service approach.

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Balto

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This isn’t to be confused with the average time in queue, which doesn’t take into account the time it takes for the call to go through the call center’s self-service IVR (Interactive Voice Response) system. The metric can be useful in determining how accessible the service is to customers by measuring the average speed of the answer.

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Kayako

MARCH 21, 2017

“Learning what your team needs to deliver world-class service and keep their morale high is not only what they tell you in one-on-ones, but what they don’t. “He had been unaware his particular request involved some best practices. Share best practices with your customers. ” Andrea.

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Calabrio

JANUARY 6, 2016

Prediction #3: Self-service is the key to success. The expansion of self-service options—from the traditional IVR to website help to community-based tech support (what some call “social customer service”)—will also increase, enabling customers to get fast answers to their questions, especially routine ones, without human interaction.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This article delves into strategies, challenges, and best practices for optimizing contact center operations. Performance issues can make their jobs harder, leading to dissatisfaction and reduced morale. Key elements include a well-trained workforce, advanced technology, streamlined processes, and metrics for decision-making.

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aircall

APRIL 16, 2021

Team building and improving morale. Give your support agents options for how to connect with customers and give customers a choice in how to reach you, like by phone, text, email, or customer service portal. 2) Failing to offer self-service options. Best Practices to Align Your Sales and Support Teams.

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Comm100

JUNE 13, 2018

Ready to put on your holiday best? Use these tips and best practices to make this year’s busy shopping season the most lucrative one yet. Enable and Encourage Self-Service. There are many ways that e-commerce companies can use self-service to their advantage during the shopping season.

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Stratifyd

MARCH 19, 2019

According to Microsoft’s 2018 State of Global Customer Service Report, 39% of customers prefer a phone call when engaging with customer support, with 66% reporting to use self-service, such as interactive voice response (IVR), before opting out to engage with a customer support agent.

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