CCNG

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Your customers already want AI Customer Service. Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) have created a new era of automating the most vital aspects of customer service. The leaders of this space have already explored how AI can improve your organization’s customer service (or support center).

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. Customer service needs customer data. The right contact center technology for a SCV. Do this time after time, and you’re now forming a relationship.

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CCNG

MARCH 15, 2023

With all the investment in technology and AI in call centers, where does that position human-to-human conversations? Omnichannel technologies, defined as those which provide a seamless customer service experience across channels, have seen major growth in popularity over the past few years. Longer handle times.

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Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It’s Not an Option – It’s Expected (Blog Series). In our first blog, we explored how customer expectations are rapidly changing and what organizations should consider as part of their Self-Service strategy. Blog #2 of 3: Self-Service puts the Customer Experience in their Hands. Digital literacy is the new normal.

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Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 21, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #4 of 4 The MORE you know. That “ any desired information or service should be available on any device, whenever they need it or want it, and that it be delivered in a personalized manner. Key Learnings from Kate Leggett and Steve Nattress. The more YOU KNOW. .

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Self service Contact Center Benchmark Chatbots 76

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Customer experience, also known as CX, is a customer’s overall experience when interacting with an institution’s products or services and their perception of the business and its values. Improving customer experience goes beyond being on call 24/7 to address clients’ issues. A good CX is customer-centered.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In the world of contact center metrics, service level has always held a special place. This metric is universally understood across the industry, and clearly conveys how quickly customer calls are answered by support agents. Its origins go back over five decades, to the earliest days of call centers.

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Enghouse Interactive

JULY 7, 2020

Transform the Contact Center with Microsoft Teams (blog series). Blog #2 Microsoft Teams Drives Agent Productivity. In our first blog, we explored how Microsoft Teams, when integrated into a Contact Center, helps provide a better experience for the end-customer. Self-Service Helps Agents Too.

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CX Accelerator

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When I called the airline, I explained to them that I didn’t have my booking code — and apparently my name, credit card number, location, and approximate time of the flight were not enough to find my reservation. You can try calling back and perhaps another office will have a supervisor.” Again, huh? 5) put profits before purpose.

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. Their knowledge and impact is constantly reshaping the service industry. If you missed the 2022 list, you can check it out here.

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. In this article, we’ll look at some of the new challenges that have emerged to impact contact centers. For contact centers, this means that outsourcing, IVRs, and seasonal hiring practices will have to change.

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Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 19, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #3 of 4 With context, AI seeks to improve more quickly than ever. Be it as part of a query, on a call, buried in the CRM system, or posted to social media or online groups/forums. Constant Learning Improves AI Recommendations. Refining the Models.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Have you ever wondered what is it like for the call center agent answering my phone when I partner with Call Experts? In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent.

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Fonolo

MAY 30, 2023

Managers know that call center workforce management matters. Put it another way: if customer interactions are at the heart of a contact center’s success, then effective workforce management is the backbone. That’s why contact centers are investing in it in droves. That’s why contact centers are investing in it in droves.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

With the growing customer expectations, enterprises are under great pressure to deliver exceptional service. At the core of this modern transformation lie Enterprise Contact Center Solutions , sophisticated platforms designed to streamline communication, enhance productivity, and drive customer satisfaction.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Call center optimization is a strategic approach that focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of call center operations. When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service.

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Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 105

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. Paul Husar, Senior Call Center Manager at LG Electronics.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Contact centers are the heartbeats of customer service, enabling seamless communication between businesses and their clientele across the globe. Play Video Table of Contents The Pitfalls of Conventional Voice Services For most clients, the difference between voice services is undetectable until significant issues arise.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When it comes to contact center development, what Darnell means is that you must engage. You can’t passively improve a call center. . As leaders and managers, you need to get down and dirty with metrics, KPIs, and agent performance to run a successful contact center. 1 Develop Your Contact Center Managerial Skills .

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NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

Call center dashboards play a vital role in contact centers. Call center dashboards provide the kinds of insights and metrics that contribute to having improved agent performance and more successful campaigns. Table of Contents What is a Call Center Dashboard?

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Hodusoft

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A Guide to Call Abandonment Rate in Call Centers and Its Significance Are you dealing with high call abandonment rates? Providing exceptional customer service is crucial in today’s call center environment, but what if your customers disconnect even before reaching an agent?

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It could be argued that customer service is uniformly about a few core things: Giving consumers agency; shepherding them towards a positive outcome to their problems; and providing solutions and smiles by whatever means (and using whatever technology) necessary. Service Levels. Call-Backs. Call-backs are a powerful thing.

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Contact Center Gamification Abandon rate Call Center 182

VirtualPBX

APRIL 19, 2023

Managing call volume is a critical aspect of running any business that relies on phone communication. Whether you are a customer service representative, sales professional, or running a call center, you need to be equipped with the right strategies to handle incoming calls efficiently. What is Call Volume?

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NobelBiz

MARCH 26, 2024

CXA stands for Customer Experience Automation, a strategic approach that integrates automation tools and software within call centers to enhance the customer journey. It’s the art of utilizing technology to deliver personalized and efficient customer service without losing the human touch that customers value.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? How do you navigate the sea of data to extract actionable insights and make informed decisions that propel your contact center forward?

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Call Center Contact Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time 59

Fonolo

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to demystifying call center metrics, ‘occupancy rate’ shouldn’t be forgotten. Occupancy rate is basically a measure of how “busy” call center agents are when they are at work. You might think a simpler measurement like “call per hour” would answer this same question.

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Call Center Schedule adherence Agent burnout Contact Center 67

JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

A surge in call volume is always good news for your business. It shows more customers are interested in your product or service. But, it also leads to chaotic calls and handling long call queues for customer support and sales teams. So, how do you manage call surges during unanticipated high-traffic periods?

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Streamline Operations and Never Miss Another Call with a Contact Center for Utilities. We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. When Did Call Centers Become the Standard?

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Contact Center Customer Service Self service Call Center 52

Dialer 360

MARCH 20, 2020

Call center blogs and magazines contain highly useful information. In today’s time’s information is everything especially in the contact center. In fact, industry top brands can help you get the right knowledge through their blogs and magazines. Best Call Center Blogs And Magazines.

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SmartAction

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Asking Alexa to play your favorite podcast and have her quickly play it for you is made possible by the same type of technology that allows contact centers across the world to automate voice conversations. Conversational AI is making the contact center and customer service industries better than ever.

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Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Contact Center Engineering 89

Call Experts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Behind the Scenes: A Day in The Life of a Call Center Agent Have you ever wondered what is it like for the call center agent answreing my phone when I partner with Call Experts? Performance Metrics in the Call Center Call center operations rely heavily on performance metrics to evaluate and improve efficiency.

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Call Center Average Handle Time Coaching Metrics 59

Fonolo

APRIL 17, 2018

In the wide world of call center metrics, “service level” has always held a special place. It gives the industry a universally understood way to talk about how quickly calls are answered by agents. Its origins go back over 5 decades, to the earliest days of call centers. Definitions. Thus, an “80/20?

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 9, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, work-from-home models spread throughout the call center industry. As a result, many call centers were forced to make short-term adaptations to their employees’ working processes in a blink of an eye. Another fun experience you can offer call center agents is a pop-up market.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to a recent Salesforce report , 80% of customers believe the experience you provide is as important as your services or products. They want personalized services from companies that know them and understand their needs. At TeleDirect, we use call center technology to create a seamless experience that your customers remember.

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. Why are Call Centers Important?

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Hodusoft

JUNE 8, 2022

Top Call Center Metrics and KPIs to Every Business Should Track. Running a call center is stressful as there are hundreds, if not thousands, of calls that you have to manage every day while ensuring to deliver outstanding customer service. First Call Resolution. What is your number? .

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Global Response

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Although call centers provide essential support and benefit to your business—including increased customer service availability, improved productivity and efficiency, stronger service levels and more—if a legal dispute or non-compliance issue is uncovered, your call center can end up costing you more than you imagined.

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