Fonolo

APRIL 1, 2019

Here at Fonolo, we understand the many issues call centers face in regards to staffing, spikes, hold times, call abandonment, and more. While nothing can beat call-backs in improving your call center experience for both customers and agents, we are happy to announce the findings from our years of research.

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Fonolo

JUNE 22, 2023

This tool gathers customer information and guides callers into the proper phone channels to be connected to an appropriate agent. This technology is at play when an automated voice answers your call and gives instructions like: “Press one for customer service; press two for accounting,” and so on. So, we understand IVRs.

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ViiBE Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Customers often contact a call center when they are frustrated or experiencing an issue with a product or service. In the background, entire systems run behind the scenes to manage their call and put them in touch with a representative as efficiently as possible. There are different types of call centers.

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Etech

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Today’s call centers have evolved with emerging technologies, and changed tactics based on consumer needs, but at the root of call center developments still stands the ever important need for high-quality customer service. It is crucial that agents do all they can to improve customer satisfaction rates.

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Clarabridge

APRIL 11, 2017

We wanted to see where their expectations and experiences lined up when it comes to customer service calls. No surprises here—the customers and agents don’t typically see eye to eye. Dissatisfaction levels are at an all-time high when it comes to contact center calls.

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JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

In simpler words, if there’s a steep learning curve with your call center software, your agents will need guidance in the form of consistent training. Remember that even the smallest of technical snag can lead to prolonged wait times and by extension, frustrated and angry customers.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 23, 2016

With millions of stranded travelers seeking resolutions, each company’s customer service line wait times surged, resulting in even greater customer frustration. Use Call Center Software Features to Reduce Wait Times. Provide Clear Answers about the Problem.

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Fonolo

APRIL 17, 2019

It’s a real-time aggregator of Twitter public outcries from customers being put on hold, and it reveals Air Canada’s less than shiny reputation for customer service at their contact centers. I was on hold with customer service for over an hour just on a regular day for a flight check months ago!

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SharpenCX

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I worked the same customer support job for a year when my manager threw new (complicated) software into the mix. My boss brought it on to improve our customer experience, but in reality, it just made my job harder. They feel like they have to apologize over and over again to frustrated customers.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

From the call center floor to the service customers get, employees and Chewy advocates alike know the brand has created something spectacular. Customer service agents praise the attitudes of the customers they help, and they tout the fun and lively work environment that makes Chewy stand out from the pack.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Most callers will begin subconsciously rating their customer experience from the beginning of the interaction, regardless of the channel; phone, web, social media, or mobile app. Are you making them wait when they most need to speak to you? Why is average wait time an important metric?

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Welcome back to our journey through the intricate world of call center management! In our previous installment, we peeled back the layers of the challenges that often remain hidden beneath the surface, impacting call center executives’ day-to-day operations.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Call center customer service has a strong bearing on customer satisfaction and your business as a whole. So, improving call center customer service becomes necessary in order to make your business stand out. Your customer turns into a real human being!

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Dialer 360

AUGUST 31, 2018

When you do not adapt your business to the changing needs of your customer. You can lose out on really great opportunity to make your customer even pleased. Unique Customer Service and Ideas. When brands do something unique that surprises customers. It also makes them come back for the best experience.

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