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Schedule like a Boss

Monet Software

Many contact center managers, however, don’t realize how much more value their scheduling activity can deliver to employees, beyond letting agents know when to show up for shifts. Of course, making a cost-efficient, employee-motivating schedule only matters if teams adhere to it. 1 Start with Data.

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Can a Flexible Workplace Still Get Things Done?

Monet Software

Or an employee has an opportunity to take a master photography class they’ve always dreamed of, but only if they can switch Saturday with someone. On the other hand, the metrics-focused manager is trying to do right by the business by maximizing schedule adherence.

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Top 5 Posts in July

Contact Center Pipeline

If you found yourself otherwise occupied this month and missed some of the insightful content published on the Pipeline blog, the following is a list of the five most popular posts in July. Topics include: How to develop a customized approach schedule […]. What will you remember about July 2019? Record-breaking heat?

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A Beginner’s Guide On An Effective Inbound Call Strategy

OctopusTech

Engage agents The saying “happy agents make happy customers” may be overused, but that doesn’t mean it’s not 100% true. Engaged employees feel an emotional commitment toward their employers and are more vested in helping their employers succeed.

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Contact Center Agent Burnout – Part 1, Warning Signs

Noble Systems

This blog is Part 1 of a two-part series. If you notice that an agent’s schedule adherence has taken a dive, it is time to have a talk to determine if they are experiencing burnout. In Part 2 of this blog series we will discuss the causes behind the signs of burnout as well as what you can do to reduce and even eliminate them.

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Reduce Excessive Shrinkage with Workforce Management Software

Monet Software

On the other hand, schedule adherence by employees is extremely important and must be consistently underscored. Contact centers strive to minimize agent behaviors that drive up shrinkage without offering any benefits to the call center, employees or clients. Aiming for significant reductions here is rarely successful.

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How to Best Implement Modern Workforce Engagement Management Solutions in Your Call Center

Monet Software

Workforce engagement management, a relatively new term in the market, combines solutions that help drive employee engagement through listening to the voice of your employee. Either way, make sure that you are accommodating celebrating schedule adherence in an effort to promote the behavior you are seeking.