CCNG

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Greg Salvato is a valued CCNG member sharing his insights and experience on a variety of topics including leadership in the customer care field. Greg is CEO TouchPoint One, a leading provider of employee engagement and performance management solutions for contact centers.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

When it comes to customer care across major industries, like Retail & E-Commerce, Wireless & Telecommunications, and Healthcare, there are plenty of smart minds out there. As a leader in outsourced customer service solutions, the customer care specialists at Vcare voted on fifty of the top thought leaders in our space.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 23, 2024

So, we’ll take a comprehensive look at the cost of ownership of your in-house contact center – both intangible and tangible expenses – and how it compares to the cost of outsourcing. And that beginning is this – PayScale cites an average $16/hour for a customer service rep. Employee engagement is critical for retention.

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BlueOcean

MAY 5, 2023

We’ve said it before and we’re not afraid to repeat it until the cows come home: using a boilerplate RFP in the process to find a new customer care outsourcer is a quick road to failure. You’re looking for a strategic partner who will interface with your customers day in and day out. That requires a custom RFP.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

This has been a brutal few years for many contact centers. Supply chain problems and the Great Resignation have caused challenges on every aspect of customer care. appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 6, 2020

You may have pushed pause on your decision to find a new customer care outsourcer, but now’s the time to dive back in. And second, there’s no doubt that the pandemic and the social justice movement has evolved what you need from a customer service provider – and your RFP should reflect that. Hourly staff? Agent Profile.

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SharpenCX

APRIL 3, 2019

Countless research reports and surveys pile up each year defining the business impacts of keeping your employees engaged with their work. Happier employees. The post Why Your Customers Care About These 15 Employee Engagement Statistics (And Why You Need to Do the Same Today) appeared first on Sharpen Contact Center Software.

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CX Global Media

JULY 12, 2019

The fifth step ( Step 1 , Step 2 , Step 3 , Step 4 ) in the contact center agent journey is about agent retention. Retaining contact center agents has always been a significant focus area in contact centers. A several Expert Sessions are dedicated to the topic of on-boarding contact center agents.

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CX Global Media

JULY 9, 2019

The second step ( the first step ) in the contact center agent journey comes with the on-boarding process. In my experience seeing many contact center operations, I see this area of the agent journey being full of improvement opportunities. On-boarding is your employee launching point. CCVS Playbook and Planner.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

After assessing how the pandemic had changed the call center in 2020 , we decided to peek over the parapet at 2021. We asked the contact center industry’s top influencers and business leaders what they thought the most significant contact center trends in 2021 would be. Contact Center Trends 2021.

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CX Global Media

OCTOBER 22, 2018

For many, managing morale and employee engagement in a contact center is a complete mystery. Regardless of how lost you feel now, join Joachim “Joe” Rogers, Senior Director of Customer Care Center for Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Strategies to build employee buy-in and ownership. Seminar Leaders.

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CCNG

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Maintaining connectedness within a contact center has always presented unique challenges. For example, engagement among customer service agents is demanding due to the one-to-one nature of customer care, the continuous flow of customer interactions and the lack of physical mobility due to reliance on screen-based support systems.

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Playvox

JULY 18, 2022

Contact center agent attrition can be as high as 38% — and it’s not hard to understand why. An agent’s work is frequently monotonous, stressful — thanks to angry customers taking out their frustrations on agents — and overwhelming with too many interactions to handle. What Causes Contact Center Agent Attrition?

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Reduce Costs in Your BPO Contact Center Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) contact centers play a vital role in today’s modern businesses. They help manage customer interactions by serving as the initial point of contact. million in 2022 to US$34, 570.73 from 2023 to 2028.

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Hello Customer

MAY 19, 2021

Organizations have multiple touchpoints which define their level of customer centricity. We think of touchpoints such as digital channels and salespeople, but many often forget the one that is perhaps the most important, the contact center. Yet, these centers often don’t get the attention and recognition they deserve.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

This has been a brutal few years for many contact centers. Supply chain problems and the Great Resignation have caused challenges on every aspect of customer care. appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

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24-7 InTouch

APRIL 15, 2021

After more than a full year of BPOs operating contact centers in a 100% virtual environment, there have been some key learnings and takeaways that will continue to impact the customer care industry for years to come. . Employee Engagement. Blended Model.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Optimizing team productivity is the key to achieving this goal, and this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps necessary to unlock your call center’s full potential. What is hyper efficiency in a contact center? Check our guide on what KPIs to follow if you want to have excellent customer service.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Three primary trends are driving the customer care industry: diversified cloud-based solutions. By actively harnessing a set of cloud-based AI-powered technologies, contact centers are infusing intelligence across the entire customer contact landscape. Key 2020 Trends: Cloud Contact Centers.

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Serenova

AUGUST 25, 2020

There are two constants in the contact center. Customer expectations are evolving, and contact center leaders are working to elevate the customer experience. For this reason, workforce management has become a core focus of discussion amongst leaders looking to take their contact centers to the next level.

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BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

So, we’ll take a comprehensive look at the cost of ownership of your in-house contact center – both intangible and tangible expenses – and how it compares to the cost of outsourcing. And that beginning is this – PayScale cites an average $13/hour for a customer service rep. The Cost of Contact Center Infrastructure.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Running an effective and efficient procurement process for a contact center partner is easier said than done – even for seasoned indirect sourcing professionals and folks in the C suite. Even with a robust scoring method, however, sometimes shortlisting potential contact center partners comes down to a process of elimination.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 28, 2020

And in the world of customer care, an industry that has felt the entire spectrum of effects – from drought to tsunami – we’re asking the big questions in anticipation of a better future. And then there’s the intangible issues – in particular, employee engagement and corporate culture. We emerge stronger than ever.

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Integrity Solutions

MARCH 3, 2020

The most persistent contact center challenges can be overcome by making coaching a part of the culture and developing your agents’ listening and problem-solving skills. For several years we’ve been participating in Customer Contact Week (CCW), the world’s largest customer contact event series.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 7, 2018

Contracting a new contact center outsourcer may be one of the most impactful decisions you make all year (no pressure, right?) You’re putting your brand and your customers in the hands of someone new, whose efforts will have a direct impact on your business, its ROI, and all its related KPIs. Draft Your Contact Center RFP.

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SharpenCX

JUNE 16, 2020

On the other hand, some employees have no space at home to work and are struggling to be productive and happy. Download Now: Learn how trends in workforce management and other key areas are impacting contact centers, according to Frost & Sullivan. What is Workforce Management vs. Workforce Engagement Management?

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COPC

APRIL 1, 2024

Global Benchmarking Series | Contact Center Technologies Today, executives deploy digital solutions with increased confidence and swiftness. Contact Center Training: A Digital Leap Forward The way we train new hires at contact centers has changed drastically.

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Contact Center Pipeline

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Like so many companies, PFS’ customer care team had to make the quick shift from a fully on-premise operation to a work-from-home model during the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 21, 2019

Choosing a strategic partner to deliver an outsourced customer care solution is a significant business decision – maybe one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in your career. You’ll task your team with running a tight procurement process to assess potential contact center partners. 1. Work Environment.

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VHT

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Contact center managers face the constant challenge of serving customers efficiently while maximizing their convenience and making the experience enjoyable. These five proven technologies will help meet that challenge, especially when deployed in innovative, customer-savvy applications. Social Media Customer Care.

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CX Accelerator

DECEMBER 31, 2018

When we are honest with ourselves, we all know culture is the linchpin for everything we do in the Contact Center. Beth Gauthier-Jenkin, The Vice President of Customer Care at Gopher Sport recently generated a wonderful culture dialog via email. They have a free or paid version.

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Serenova

AUGUST 25, 2020

There are two constants in the contact center. Customer expectations are evolving, and contact center leaders are working to elevate the customer experience. For this reason, workforce management has become a core focus of discussion amongst leaders looking to take their contact centers to the next level.

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TLC Associates

OCTOBER 30, 2019

You’ve likely thought that very question (or a variation of it) while talking to vendors about outsourced contact center solutions. Yet there’s another equally important follow-up question you need to ask: “how much do in-house contact center operations cost me?”. Your Contact Center Location Costs.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 14, 2019

For brand-conscious organizations who have never outsourced before, there’s a common fear that putting your customer care in the hands of an outsourced partner effectively builds a wall between you and your customer. Their corporate success is dependent on delivering a brand-enhancing customer experience.

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Taylor Reach Group

MARCH 8, 2021

The decision to engage a contact center consultant is not made lightly. One reason a contact center organization calls us for help is that they simply don’t know what to do next. Lack of Engagement. They begin to realize that many contact center issues are universal, and they are not the only ones.

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Noble Systems

MARCH 30, 2020

Contact centers, like businesses in all industries, are making every effort to keep employees safe without disrupting customer care during the current Coronavirus outbreak. These measures are vital, as high call volumes are a major challenge for contact centers during times of crisis.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Their vision is clear: empower people to create spaces they can be proud of by creating an exceptional customer experience that builds confidence with the most diverse selection and helpful resources. Through continuous customer feedback, we look forward to celebrating every success story and correcting any mistakes we make along the way.

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