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Workforce Management for Call Centers: What You Need to Know

Playvox

Managing forecasting, scheduling, and agent productivity in a call center is a lot like searching for the fountain of youth. While we don’t have a roadmap to the proverbial fountain, we can help steer you in the right direction for better call center workforce management (WFM).

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How Has COVID-19 Affected Call Center Agent Turnover?

Fonolo

However, it would be just as naĂŻve to think the demand for contact center agents will decrease over the next two years. Why is Call Center Agent Turnover Increasing? Contact Centers Have Neglected the Agent Experience Too Long. There are Better Options for the Contact Center Workforce.

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Ask a Contact Center Technology Expert: An Intro to Call Centers (Part 1)

Noble Systems

Let’s start at the beginning, and talk about the differences between call centers, contact centers, virtual and hosted centers, and inbound, outbound and blended technologies. What is the difference between a Call Center and a Contact Center? The Contact Center was the next evolution.

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Effectively managing home-based call center agents is possible. Here’s how.

Tethr

Looking into flexible scheduling options is one way to offset call center agent turnover. Transitioning from a team of 100 percent onsite call center agents to a more flexible working environment can be daunting. Turning your contact center workforce into a flexible and global workplace doesn’t have to be scary.

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3 Things to Consider When Picking a Call Center Workforce Management Software

Fonolo

As call center leaders, we know the list of things to manage on the floor is endless. Behind hold times and high call volumes, management must ensure every agent is trained, every shift is covered, and every customer is satisfied. One vital aspect of call center efficiency is call center workforce management (WFM).

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Ask a Contact Center Technology Expert: An Intro to Call Centers (Part 1)

Noble Systems

Let’s start at the beginning, and talk about the differences between call centers, contact centers, virtual and hosted centers, and inbound, outbound and blended technologies. What is the difference between a Call Center and a Contact Center? The Contact Center was the next evolution.

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Enterprise Contact Center Solutions: A Game Changer

NobelBiz

They serve as centralized hubs for managing multichannel interactions, voice calls, emails, chats, social media, and more. With a focus on efficiency, scalability, and innovation, Enterprise Contact Center Solutions empower businesses to deliver seamless and personalized experiences to their customers.