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Guest Blog: “Zhuzhing Up” Humans in the Contact Center

ShepHyken

The World Bank finds in its 2019 examination of the workforce that while technology is indeed changing how people work, it’s also creating new opportunities. Fewer phone calls, but more complex conversations. And yet, a net gain in human jobs is also expected. Because of that word “current.”

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Guest Blog: How to Get the Most from Seasonal Customer Service Employees

ShepHyken

For example, Macy’s hired 1,500 employees at customer service call centers and countless more for sales floors across the country, while Target doubled its team dedicated to in-store pickups and curbside services. Every industry has different FAQs. Yet, seasonal hiring is not unique to retail during the holidays.

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Key contact center metrics you should be tracking

CCNG

There are five key performance indicators you should track to make sure your contact center operations are aligned with customer expectations. There are myriad metrics and indicators that an organization can monitor to measure contact center performance. Lowering AHT lowers the cost to serve and increases agent availability.

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Guest Blog: Technology Trends That Will Govern the CX Landscape

ShepHyken

Managing big data, providing efficient customer service, streamlining the process and enhancing user experience are some of the benefits that artificial intelligence has provided humans with. Shaista Haque is a marketing enthusiast at Ameyo call center software solutions.

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Guest Blog: How Small Software Companies Can Provide Awesome Customer Support Without Going 24/7

ShepHyken

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Jack Plantin, writes about the importance of customer support and options we can offer for around the clock support. If you are a founder of a small software startup, you know how difficult it is to budget in extra money for customer support help. Call centers.

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What are Outbound Call Centers?

TeleDirect

What is an outbound call center, and how can it help a business grow? What is an Outbound Call Center? Chances are, you’ve heard of a call center or a contact center. Most businesses, regardless of industry or company size, find that an outsourced call center helps improve their business.

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AI-based call center: How do they work?

NobelBiz

AI-based call centers are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. An AI-based call center utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to manage and improve customer interactions. Benefits of AI in Call Centers AI is transforming call center operations across various fronts.