Kayako

JULY 11, 2019

Leaders, do you know how to lead high morale for great customer service delivery? Customer service work in help desks , contact centers, technical support teams, and ecommerce centers is challenging and stressful. In other words, are you leading morale for great customer service?

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

We spent the last couple of months asking influencers and industry leaders how they thought the pandemic had impacted customer service. Read the Full Industry Report Here: Contact Center Trends 2021. Contact Center Teams Had to be More Empathetic. The pandemic thrust contact centers on to the frontline.

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Calltools

MARCH 22, 2023

While hybrid contact centers gained popularity during the pandemic, it’s clear they are here to stay. Hybrid contact centers offer many benefits both for businesses and their employees. 4 Benefits of Hybrid Contact Centers Hybrid contact centers can provide benefits for your company and team members alike.

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Customer Service Life

DECEMBER 23, 2020

As I’ve spent time reflecting on Buddy, it’s clear to me that he worked in a contact center at some point in his life. But it also seems like Buddy is talking about his last contact center job — possibly one with super high agent turnover. Buddy is no typical contact center agent, however. Don’t believe me?

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Contact centers are like people: We’re all at different stages, chugging along healthily but sometimes faltering along the way. As we begin to look back at 2018, one thing is becoming clear: Not every contact center is created equal. All contact centers face barriers, and you certainly know your own intimately.

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SharpenCX

JANUARY 30, 2018

Learn to reduce agent stress and why improving morale is essential to delivering excellent customer service. [.]. The post Morale: Your Best Weapon Against Contact Center Stress appeared first on Sharpen Contact Center Software.

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Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

Every workplace has its pros and cons, but contact center agents have one of the toughest jobs out there. They’re protecting and building your company’s brand — no matter what they have to deal with from customers. Burnout Burnout is at the heart of poor emotional well-being in a contact center.

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Calltools

MARCH 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how contact centers streamline processes and serve customers. While not all contact centers utilize AI, learning how the technology can serve your employees and customers benefits growth. For example, AI can tell the agent that a caller shows signs of anger.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The AI-powered voice assistants of today offer a seamless experience, reaching a virtual assistant, in seconds, that can answer customer intentions with just a few words. Contact center managers who embrace and implement this technology reap the rewards of increased efficiency, reduced costs, and a customer experience that fosters loyalty.

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Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It’s because the ongoing labor shortage, paired with increased Q4 purchasing, is leaving many businesses that rely on contact center support exposed to looming CX disasters. This includes excessive hold times, overwhelmed agents, poor customer satisfaction, and ultimately brand harm. Tip the Scales with Technology.

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Calltools

MAY 3, 2023

After all, happy agents make happy customers. 5 Tips to Enhance Agents’ Experience Your contact center agents’ experience is just as important as your customers’ experience. Analyze Agent Scorecards An agent’s scorecard can monitor their overall performance in your contact center.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

In the busy and sometimes stressful environment of a contact center, maintaining employee well-being is both a challenge and a necessity. Industry research indicates: 74% of call center agents are at risk of burnout due to high emotional labor. 91% of call center agents experience anxiety and other mental health issues.

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SharpenCX

MAY 12, 2020

Back in college, I took a customer service job one summer working in a call center for a nationwide moving service. Download Now: Help your agents get the hang of working in a call center with these 29 coaching techniques and facts. . The onboarding process in any call center can feel daunting.

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Fonolo

JUNE 9, 2020

Is your contact center providing the best customer experience possible? One of the most challenging aspects of running a contact center is managing your team. After all, these are the people who connect with dozens of your customers each day and support them with any issues or challenges they may have.

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Customer Service Life

MAY 17, 2017

Customer Service Question: What’s the best way to boost morale in the contact center? The post Breaking the Ice Episode #11: Boosting Morale with Nate Brown appeared first on Customer Service Life.

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Outsource Consultants

JULY 17, 2018

Taking this approach to customer service can have many positive results, including increased customer loyalty and improved job satisfaction among customer service agents. Contact Centers Should Give Agents Freedom Within Scripts to Boost Morale. To read the article, please click here !

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Contact Center Pipeline

JANUARY 28, 2021

Although COVID-19 is still the central focus of our everyday lives, the contact center industry appears to be moving forward with optimism, lessons learned and plans for delivering customer service in a business environment that looks nothing like the previous years. The new year always brings hope for new beginnings.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Grab a cup of coffee, snuggle up in a comfy chair, and get ahead in the customer service industry. Discover how you can continue to deliver the best customer experience and how you can better lead your call center. Articles to Help you Deliver the Best Customer Experience: .

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It could be argued that customer service is uniformly about a few core things: Giving consumers agency; shepherding them towards a positive outcome to their problems; and providing solutions and smiles by whatever means (and using whatever technology) necessary. Service Levels. Luckily, again, we have you covered.

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SharpenCX

OCTOBER 2, 2018

October 5 marks the end of this year’s Customer Service Week. The post How to Keep Agent Morale High (Even After Customer Service Week Ends) appeared first on Sharpen Contact Center Software. Snap your fingers, and Friday will be here.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The traditional contact center – with agents in cubicles following scripts and rushing to meet individual KPIs – will soon be a thing of the past. Agent collaboration also enables a higher First Contact Resolution (FCR) rate by eliminating time-consuming escalations. What’s the climate of your contact center?

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Expivia

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Preparing Your Contact Center for the Future: A Strategic Technology Roadmap Introduction In the rapidly evolving contact center industry, staying ahead means not just selecting the right technologies but also preparing your organization for their integration and use.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Fostering an inclusive work environment is essential if you want a high-performing contact center team. If you haven’t been paying attention, agent attrition has continued to rise, according to our State of the Contact Center 2020 report. 3 Reasons Why Agent Satisfaction is the New Customer Satisfaction.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With corporate budgets tightening, contact center leaders might be tempted to cut into your quality management funding. But quality management is a vital area of your business — it’s what ensures your customers get top-notch service. of their revenue due to bad experiences. of their revenue due to bad experiences.

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Vistio

APRIL 1, 2024

Instead, companies must look to innovative contact center technology solutions like Vistio, which offers next-best-action guidance and automation, to prepare their customer service agents fully. Join us as we delve into the world of contact center innovation and uncover the secrets behind exceptional customer service.

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CCNG

MARCH 8, 2023

As a contact center leader, you’re always looking for ways to improve performance and keep your agents happy. As soon as an agent starts “just going through the motions” rather than engaging with customers, interaction quality plummets—and so do customer satisfaction scores. What's a leader to do then?

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Playvox

MARCH 12, 2023

Running a smooth and efficient contact center can feel like the ultimate struggle, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. Providing noteworthy customer experiences is a top priority for any business, and a well-run help desk, support center, or customer service center is the key to improving contact center performance.

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Playvox

APRIL 11, 2023

Engaged contact center agents are essential to the success of any customer service operation. And happy agents tend to deliver experiences that delight your customers. But disengaged agents create challenges in a customer service center.

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Talkdesk

JUNE 24, 2020

You’ve invested time and resources turning your tenured agents into highly effective customer service professionals. When employee turnover takes place, it reduces morale and places additional strain on your remaining staff until you’re able to hire replacements. The result?

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Modern consumers are no longer willing to accept poor customer service. In fact, more than 80% of customers now say the experience a company provides is as important as its products. It’s been a journey: The contact center evolved from the humble call center, as more channels of communication became commonplace.

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Playvox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Increasingly, company culture is one of the most important factors in attracting and retaining employees, boosting agent morale and in promoting higher levels of productivity. Perks like free coffee, lunch and snacks are nice, but may only temporarily raise agent morale. What is Culture? Where Do You Begin?

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JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

Whenever you hear the term contact center, you imagine cubicles filled with employees, headsets on their heads resolving customers’ queries. Thanks to cloud contact center solutions, today, organizations can host their contact centers at a third-party data center.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Agent engagement has always been a critical ingredient for customer satisfaction. Without it, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction are almost guaranteed to fall. Contact centers have been learning this the hard way over the last decade. READ THE FULL GUIDE: Contact Center Trends 2022.

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LiveVox

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Customer service is a tough industry, and the contact center industry in particular is notorious for employee burnout. The post 4 Ways To Combine AI and the Agent Experience to Boost Morale appeared first on Livevox.

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Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. Here’s the blueprint for achieving greater agent productivity in your call center. The quality of customer service and support can also have an impact on the productivity of a contact center.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While It might be challenging, to be a leader in the contact center industry. Effective leadership has the ability to increase both your contact center performances and customer satisfaction. As a new contact center owner, you may think that you simply “lead” and do not contribute.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While It might be challenging, to be a leader in the contact center industry. Effective leadership has the ability to increase both your contact center performances and customer satisfaction. As a new contact center owner, you may think that you simply “lead” and do not contribute.

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