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The Hiring Game Has Changed: Strategies for Solving Staffing Issues

CCNG

While many jobs come with a fair amount of stress, few positions are as taxing as that of an associate in a busy contact center who must regularly handle difficult customer service issues. According to a study by Cornell University , 87% of call center employees report high job stress levels.

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“Digital First” and Transforming the Contact Center Associate’s Role

The Northridge Group

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.

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Redefining Contact Center Productivity for the Modern Associate

The Northridge Group

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. At-Home or In-Office Work So which environment is better for work productivity?

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Best Practices of Great Coaches

The Northridge Group

Customer loyalty is earned by being great and consistent at the basics and finding ways to delight your customers in unexpected ways. Frontline excellence training allows customer service leaders to become effective coaches and to focus on both associate development and sustained business outcomes!

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The Crucial Connection Between CX Tech & Training

The Northridge Group

Customer Experience (CX) technology is evolving rapidly, leaving many businesses struggling to keep pace. Employees equipped with the right skills and knowledge connected to emerging Technology can deliver personalized and memorable experiences that customers will appreciate.

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The Crucial Connection Between CX Tech & Training

The Northridge Group

Customer Experience (CX) technology is evolving rapidly, leaving many businesses struggling to keep pace. Employees equipped with the right skills and knowledge connected to emerging Technology can deliver personalized and memorable experiences that customers will appreciate.

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The Transformational Power of Quality Monitoring

The Northridge Group

This article was originally published on Contact Center Pipeline and can be viewed here. As customer expectations and channels for outreach continue to evolve, the contact center is becoming more and more complex and critical. The Role of QM in the Contact Center.