CCNG

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As the first line of defense against angry customers, many customer service associates report they have been blamed for things that are out of their control. I advise my clients that to retain high-performing associates, they must provide training, keep them motivated, and work to reduce the key drivers of their job stress.

contact center associations 195

contact center associations Contact Center CCNG Business Process Outsourcing 195

The Northridge Group

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The age of “digital first” interactions—in which customers encounter businesses online rather than through traditional phone or in-person channels—is here, and it dominates our daily lives. In a “digital first” customer service environment, associates should expect simple calls to be scarce.

Contact Center 111

Contact Center contact center associations Customer Care Engineering 111

The Northridge Group

JULY 20, 2023

Contact centers are in a state of flux, with many contact center associates (and workers in general) hesitant to return to the office full-time and forgo the flexibility that comes with a work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid environment. But is this really producing more productivity?

Contact Center 121

Contact Center Abandon rate contact center associations Metrics 121

The Northridge Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Customer loyalty is earned by being great and consistent at the basics and finding ways to delight your customers in unexpected ways. They learn that great coaches are deliberate about recognizing even small associate accomplishments, but also hold associates accountable for their improvements.

Best practices 136

Best practices Coaching contact center associations Contact Center 136

The Northridge Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Customer Experience (CX) technology is evolving rapidly, leaving many businesses struggling to keep pace. AI, automation, and new technologies are changing how contact centers and customer experience work. People Power CX excellence stems from empowered people.

Average Handle Time 67

Average Handle Time Healthcare contact center associations Contact Center 67

The Northridge Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Customer Experience (CX) technology is evolving rapidly, leaving many businesses struggling to keep pace. AI, automation, and new technologies are changing how contact centers and customer experience work. People Power CX excellence stems from empowered people.

Average Handle Time 67

Average Handle Time Healthcare contact center associations Contact Center 67

Contact Center Geek

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Guest post from Dr. Debra Bentson We talk a lot in the Customer Experience space about how to deliver CX – I’m putting this topic on its head to share a few things about customer experience. There was one other customer in the shop. Be kind, demonstrate courtesy and respect, even when you are the customer.

Customer Experience 61

Customer Experience contact center associations Contact Center Call Center 61