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Boost Productivity with the “Right” Contact Center KPIs and Gamification

Noble Systems

Identification of areas for improvement and definition of new goals should be discussed during coaching sessions. Agents taking too much time dallying between calls needs to be dealt with through coaching and setting expectations. Are agents making calls during times the schedule says they are available? —-.

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WFM ROI: Why You Need Workforce Management Software Now

Playvox

For contact center managers, this phrase rings in their heads each time they create a forecast, build a schedule, or track schedule adherence. . Coach And Develop Your Customer Service And Support Team. This type of work takes people who are supposed to be coaches and mentors away from their key role of developing teams.

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Adapting to a Global Workforce: Managing Remote Teams Effectively

Playvox

” Before bringing in an automated solution for scheduling, many call and support centers may have had entire teams dedicated to managing schedules, adherence, time off, and other complexities that come with managing a remote workforce and global teams.

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12 Call Center Best Practices You Need to Be Doing Right Now

Callminer

In addition to call monitoring and scoring, managers and supervisors should also make it a point to schedule in time for targeted coaching sessions with agents. One best practice recommended by experts is to have the agent discuss what they believe to be their strengths and weaknesses during coaching sessions.

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How to Ensure Business Continuity for Call Centers During COVID-19

Noble Systems

VoIP via home broadband along with a VPN connection to the corporate network will provide secure access to enterprise applications such as CRM, workforce engagement, analytics, and gamification systems. SIP-compatible softphones enable managers to monitor agents remotely. Create and implement a staff training plan.

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A Beginner’s Guide On An Effective Inbound Call Strategy

OctopusTech

We’ve seen businesses improve agent engagement by making individual performance stats available on agent dashboards and by the gamification of specific agent behaviors. Some companies even use call center gamification as an incentive system for performance. Fight the urge. This may help them with benchmarking and goal setting.

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Remote Workforce Management – From Survive to Thrive in 3 Easy Steps

CSM Magazine

Some customers have achieved savings in excess of 30% through accurate scheduling, while results in excess of 95% schedule adherence are commonplace. By Calabrio’s own calculations, organisations can expect to achieve tangible ROI from a WFM implementation in less than 6 months.