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The Miracle Cure for Reducing Attrition: Increase Agent Confidence

Vistio

Offer regular feedback: Constructive feedback helps agents identify their strengths and areas for improvement, reinforcing their understanding of best practices and get better at their job. Make it okay to fail: Provide a safe space for agents to ask questions or share concerns without fear of judgment.

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Call Center Workforce Management

NobelBiz

Based on a NobelBiz Webinar (Call Center Talent Acquisition & Hiring for Success) , this article aims to understand what the call center workforce market looks like in the present day and provide practical solutions for achieving proficient hiring, training, and workforce management processes.

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Beginning Again in 2021: Takeaways from a Tough Year

Monet Software

No one had all the answers in 2020—not call center executives, workforce managers or agents themselves. Although this was often frustrating, many leaders solicited more feedback and ideas from all corners, including from frontline employees. Sure, there’s always talk about call center workforce engagement.

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Why Do Golden Agents Wear Smartwatches?

Aspect

The survey revealed some interesting characteristics of call centers in general but more importantly, it gave us a glimpse into some of the traits that define a “ Golden Agent. ” Not only does this reflect the shift in the technologically savvy workforce, but it also represents the changing dynamic of the contact center itself.

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How You Can Improve Efficiency of Your Call Center Using Workforce Management

Etech GS

This is especially the case in a call center workforce, where employers often attract younger workers. Thus, a big part of effective workforce management now depends on the ability to understand, motivate and compensate millennials. Baby boomers are either in or nearing retirement. Average handling time. Customer rating.

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Will the CFO “Buy” Your SMB Contact Center Budget?

Monet Software

Staffing costs are typically the biggest call center expenditure, and there’s a real art to arriving at an accurate picture. Whether you rely on spreadsheets or have invested in call center workforce management software , be ready to show how you got to your conclusions. Accept feedback and collaborate.

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Remote Control: Managing Work at Home Contact Center Agents

Monet Software

How WFM and QM combine to engage an offsite call center workforce and deliver superior CX. High-speed internet, cloud-based applications and other technologies have opened a new vista for the call center—the remote agents. Feedback mechanisms to ensure communication is a two-way street.