ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2020

This week we feature an article by Tom Paton who writes about how customer service teams are using gamification as a way to improve performance and retention. Unfortunately, some team leaders fail to get the most out of their customer support agents, leading to low morale and higher turnover. What is gamification?

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Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In fact, the pace of change is only accelerating affecting nearly every facet of our lives, from how we bank, shop and socialize to how we respond to a pandemic. These changes in consumer behavior and expectations, combined with new technologies, are starting to completely transform the contact center.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Jason Grills, writes about the importance of good customer support and the impact it can have on your business. Customer support agents must understand just how important their roles and responsibilities are to the customer experience. Shep Hyken.

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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. Over the course of multiple customer service interactions, this pool of customer data becomes an increasingly valuable asset. Let’s start connecting some dots.

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CX Accelerator

JUNE 8, 2020

Problems occur, however, when surveys become the only way we listen to customers — especially when you consider that a good survey response rate is in the realm of 20-30%. The response was so good that it begged to be a blog post. Listen to customer service call recordings. Pick up the phone and call a customer.

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VirtualPBX

JANUARY 23, 2024

Guest Blog If you deal with large volumes of data – like call centers tend to – you may find yourself a target of cyber criminals and your cybersecurity may be at risk. The trouble with cybersecurity is that it’s only ever as good as its weakest point. Without the right training, it’s easy to make mistakes.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. Yet, millions of people around the world are frustrated daily as call center agents keep customers on hold for long periods, are oblivious to a customer’s distress, or are unable to provide accurate information. and the U.K.,

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Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In fact, the pace of change is only accelerating affecting nearly every facet of our lives, from how we bank, shop and socialize to how we respond to a pandemic. These changes in consumer behavior and expectations, combined with new technologies, are starting to completely transform the contact center.

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Contact Center Self service Analytics Banking 52

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Executives and managers know that contact center goal-setting helps usher in progress and bring about positive change. In a busy customer service department, having an agreed-upon set of milestones helps you cross the finish line because it clarifies decision-making, keeps morale up, and can even reduce agent turnover.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

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. With a career spanning over 20 years, Eric has an extensive amount of experience in Contact Center and 3rd party and onshore vendor management.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Active listening is an essential skill for contact center agents for one very good reason: customers want to be heard. They want answers to questions, speedy service, the opportunity to solve their own problems quickly using self-service, and the option to talk to an agent when the going gets tough. They want to be heard.

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Upstream Works

JUNE 9, 2022

After five years of providing what amounted to call center plumbing, we had really zeroed in on what call centers did and realized that the heart of a call center was and always will be the people that operate the phones. And in many, many cases, those people did not have a good life.

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VirtualPBX

JANUARY 23, 2024

Guest Blog If you deal with large volumes of data – like call centers tend to – you may find yourself a target of cyber criminals and your cybersecurity may be at risk. The trouble with cybersecurity is that it’s only ever as good as its weakest point. Without the right training, it’s easy to make mistakes.

Call Center 52

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 31, 2023

As 2023 unfolds, a key theme for contact center leaders to watch is reinforcing the connection between customer experience (CX) and agent experience (AX). CX must always remain the primary focus for the contact center –this recent blog post identified two 2023 trends that will have a major impact on CX.

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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. Call-Backs. Call-backs are a powerful thing. Service Levels.

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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. However, not all contact centers are created equal.

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 20, 2023

These may seem like unrelated events, but they all have a role to play in defining the state of customer service in 2023 and will have implications for contact centers. These may seem like unrelated events, but they all have a role to play in defining the state of customer service in 2023 and will have implications for contact centers.

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Fonolo

MARCH 28, 2023

Customer experience managers in the contact center have never mattered more. Excellent customer experience is a must and should never be overlooked. If you’re considering a career as a customer experience manager for a contact center, this blog post will guide you on how to get there. CX matters!

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

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. However, not all contact centers are created equal.

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Hodusoft

APRIL 6, 2022

With customer experience quickly becoming the driver of success for brands. Many trends will come up when it comes to customer experience, and this blog will cover these trends in an easy-to-understand manner. We will also look at how these trends will help brands attract and retain customers.

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Upstream Works

AUGUST 11, 2020

The difference between good and excellent contact center CX is providing customers with a human touch. This becomes especially important during times of crisis. To be a truly customer and human-centered business, care for both employees and customers should be part of your business model. “By

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Global Response

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Does call center etiquette matter? They have a call center and provide quick, efficient service to their customers, but their agents are known for being hasty, serious and unfeeling. When you call them, you get a friendly agent almost immediately who seems happy to help with your concern.

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Hodusoft

MARCH 13, 2024

Optimizing Customer Support in the Financial Sector: How BPO Contact Centers Can Add Value In the present age, financial institutions are grappling with a wide range of challenges. This blog explores the challenges faced by the financial industry, the role of BPO contact centers, and strategies to enhance customer support.

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Fonolo

MARCH 7, 2023

If they have a problem or a question, they expect immediate information and quick resolution — but keeping up with this demand can be an impossible task for your contact center’s live agents alone. Self-service lets users resolve problems without waiting for an agent’s response and lightens the load on your customer support team.

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TechSee

JUNE 10, 2021

This blog challenges that status quo. As the service organization’s visual capabilities become more sophisticated , the number of use cases and resulting ROI increase. It’s no secret that truck rolls are a necessary evil for the service industry. Yes, they cost a lot. Absolutely, your customers aren’t happy to wait for service.

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OctopusTech

JUNE 29, 2023

Most organizations generally use these different tactics such as outbound call center services for customer retention in the long run and to enhance the entire sales process. The total number of outbound call center services has grown quickly in the last few years and these are usually highly demanded by companies these days.

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Hodusoft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What’s the Role of Lead Generation in an Outbound Call Center? Outbound call centers come in many shapes and sizes. It’s not uncommon to find different types of outbound call centers performing different activities. In the outbound call center context, there are five types of leads: 1.

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Global Response

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Choosing a call center provider is a difficult task—and it’s one that comes with a lot of responsibility. A call center can make or break your customer service, as well as significantly impact the reputation of your brand. Obviously, you can’t offload that role to the first call center you come across.

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aircall

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s a mistake to view your customer support team as a cost center. When you make your customers feel important, your customer service team becomes a growth center that drives your revenue up continually. Before people become your customers, consider that they’re people first. But, it only begins there. Cancellations.

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Blueship Call Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The call center sector has seen a significant transition in the commercial world. Call centers began as internal divisions devoted to sales and customer service. The use of call center outsourcing techniques increased corporate productivity in the latter half of the 20th century.

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Monet Software

JUNE 10, 2021

8 Tips for Optimizing Schedules and Enhancing Contact Center Workforce Engagement.at 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. the Same Time. We all love a win-win. A two-for-one.

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Balto

JANUARY 22, 2024

The advancements in Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) have dominated the headlines and social media discussions throughout 2023, and for good reason. We’ve seen generative AI being applied in different industries with great results, specifically in the contact center domain. What Is Generative AI?

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Balto

JUNE 22, 2023

Imagine your contact center agents were engaged and highly motivated. That’s the dream for every contact center leader. It’s also been a top challenge over the 25 years I’ve worked with contact centers. I teamed up with Balto to chat about agent engagement in a live Q&A session.

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The contact center is currently being transformed in fundamental ways, driven mainly by the evolution of cloud-based technologies and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) -driven applications. We’ve discussed the importance of digital channels in this previous blog post. Understand the Impact on Agents.

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Fonolo

MARCH 16, 2021

Still getting to grips with call center metrics and which ones are the most important? This blog will teach you what FCR is, the difference between First Call Resolution and First Contact Resolution, and everything about FCR that you need to know to succeed in a contact center. Contact Center Trends 2021.

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NobelBiz

MAY 9, 2023

Contact centers play a vital role in today’s business landscape, serving as a primary point of contact for customers to resolve issues, make inquiries, or provide feedback. However, running an efficient and effective contact center requires more than just hiring skilled agents and investing in advanced technologies.

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Global Response

AUGUST 7, 2023

If creating a successful call center is proving challenging, our team has 40+ years of experience managing call centers and creating successful cultures. How your team communicates, shares information, and collaborates makes up a big part of your call center culture. Work environment. Communication.

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