Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

To gain some insights into the strategies and tactics call centers can use to boost efficiency and arm you with effective strategies you can put to use, we reached out to a panel of call center experts , managers and leaders and asked them to answer this question: “What is the most effective way for a contact center to increase efficiency?”.

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Taylor Reach Group

APRIL 1, 2020

If you asked any contact center manager two months ago about their business continuity plan, they’d likely opine on their facility’s readiness to address just about any emergency scenario. Here are five ways contact centers can support their onsite workers amid the coronavirus outbreak: 1. by JD Fairweather.

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Talkdesk

MAY 14, 2019

Knowing how long it takes to answer customer calls can help you answer that question, and Average Wait Time has become a contact center key performance indicator for just that reason. What is Call Center Average Wait Time?

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NobelBiz

APRIL 21, 2022

With the growth of online shopping, brands have had to redefine their engagement strategies and by extension contact centers. Contact centers are becoming more advanced and they are also being impacted by several new technologies. Today we talk about Omnichannel and consumer 2.0.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This is where the need for better management of callbacks in contact centers emanates. It is challenging to offer a good customer experience when customers hate long wait times. One solution to this problem is to increase the capacity of call center agents. What is a call center callback option ?

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. The AHT is a KPI that contact centers always strive to improve. What is the Average Handling Time (AHT) for Contact Centers? How do you address this as a leader?

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Playvox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If you’re a contact center professional, you’re probably feeling the pain of agent staffing shortages. This difficulty includes finding contact center agents. There are creative measures every call center can take to address agent staffing shortages. Higher queue times. Don’t despair.

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SmartAction

APRIL 11, 2024

Truly intelligent virtual voice assistants with a human-centric design that delights rather than displeases, with artificial intelligence (AI) that improves CSAT , decreases wait time, and lowers costs. Use a natural, empathetic voice. No one wants to listen to an unfriendly, unhelpful, and inhuman voice.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2022

5 Reasons Why Financial Institutions Must Invest In Contact Center Software Financial businesses, like banks and insurance companies, deal with people’s money. Today, finance contact center software is one of the best ways for financial institutions to keep tabs on their customers and earn their trust.

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VocalCom

OCTOBER 15, 2018

IVR systems can be a blessing or a curse for customers in a hurry. A great system can help customers breeze through a menu to a quick response. When the situation is the latter, companies can pay a heavy price for wasting people’s time. Yes, the whole point of IVR is to help customers find answers. Be “open” 24/7.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Truly intelligent virtual voice assistants with a human-centric design that delights rather than displeases, with artificial intelligence (AI) that improves CSAT , decreases wait time, and lowers costs. Use a natural, empathetic voice. No one wants to listen to an unfriendly, unhelpful, and inhuman voice.

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Transparent BPO

AUGUST 13, 2019

Customer satisfaction with contact centers is down, according to the Contact Center Satisfaction Index 2019 from CFI Group, a market research firm. How can contact centers turn that around so that customers are left feeling positive about the interaction?

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The same goes for contact center management. 3 Tips to Improve Call Routing in Your Contact Center. When callers are immediately connected with the best person to handle their issues using intelligent routing, plenty of benefits follow: The customer’s total time on the line will decrease. Wait times will decrease.

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Serenova

APRIL 16, 2020

A Cloud-based Support Center for a Global Workforce. While our customer had already been using Serenova’s cloud contact center solution for its HR access line, the significant COVID-19-related volume increase necessitated a need to burst to scale. Enhanced Customized IVR Quickly Connects Employees to Resources.

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InGenius

JANUARY 2, 2019

A bite-sized breakdown of typical contact center terminology. When you're working in a fast-paced contact center environment where time is precious, it makes sense to use a set of special words that are going to help speed up communication and keep productivity levels running high - but what are they?

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3CLogic

MAY 31, 2024

Voice self-service has been an integral part of contact center initiatives for years. While the demand for automated service options is seen across all age groups, they’re particularly popular among younger generations. Overview: What is voice self-service?

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SmartAction

APRIL 11, 2024

Truly intelligent virtual voice assistants with a human-centric design that delights rather than displeases, with artificial intelligence (AI) that improves CSAT , decreases wait time, and lowers costs. Use a natural, empathetic voice. No one wants to listen to an unfriendly, unhelpful, and inhuman voice.

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Noble Systems

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

For contact centers, CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) is a key component to mixing up a competitive advantage by providing memorable experiences that build loyalty and keep your customers coming back. Provide interactive voice response (IVR) menus to callers for more advanced routing or self-service options.

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Taylor Reach Group

MAY 18, 2018

In the daily operation of our Call and Contact Centers we throw around metrics and performance measures like they were candy. It has been said that Call Centers produce more data and more measurement opportunities than is possible in almost any other communications channel. By Colin Taylor.

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Vistio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Today, we have with us, Matt Beckwith, a proud “ Contact Center Geek ” with over 25 years in contact center industry. He has been named a top thought leader in the contact center space and serves on the steering committee for the Northern California Contact Center Association.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 17, 2021

If your agents have polite, customer interactions — that’s great! The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Luckily, a successful call center is within reach. With some careful thought and these helpful tips, you can optimize your call center’s performance: 1. But it’s not enough.

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aircall

MARCH 31, 2021

Sure, your customers might have to wait a bit, but when you use the call queue feature, an auto-attendant periodically reminds your customers that the next available agent is only a few moments away. . The word ‘queue’ is more commonly used in Europe than in the United States, but it essentially means to ‘line up’ or ‘wait in line.’

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2022

As it overlooks three critical components: the customer experience, the rise of new communication and the new contact center technologies. Modern customers want immediate and dependable solutions, which means your call center’s efficiency must be at its peak at all times. What is call center efficiency?

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 3, 2024

This article delves into these trends, offering insights and strategies for outbound call centers to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive environment. Hosted by Carl Stuerke, a seasoned Contact Center Software Consultant, alongside industry experts Michael McGuire and Brad Butler, boasting 30 years of combined experience.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 22, 2017

Contact centers start with the admins. The admin sets up the infrastructure, manages the way the contact center exchanges data with other business tools and determines the capabilities of other users. It all starts with the first action the admin takes: setting up the contact center.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 22, 2017

Contact centers start with the admins. The admin sets up the infrastructure, manages the way the contact center exchanges data with other business tools and determines the capabilities of other users. It all starts with the first action the admin takes: setting up the contact center.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 22, 2017

Contact centers start with the admins. The admin sets up the infrastructure, manages the way the contact center exchanges data with other business tools and determines the capabilities of other users. It all starts with the first action the admin takes: setting up the contact center.

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Talkdesk

MARCH 5, 2018

The post is an examination of a Call Center KPI from Talkdesk’s 2018 Contact Center KPI Benchmarking Report. Customers call contact centers to have an issue resolved. Inbound callers typically abandon in the IVR or waiting queue. IVR prompts are unclear to customers. Average Abandonment Rate.

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NobelBiz

MAY 9, 2023

Contact centers play a vital role in today’s business landscape, serving as a primary point of contact for customers to resolve issues, make inquiries, or provide feedback. However, running an efficient and effective contact center requires more than just hiring skilled agents and investing in advanced technologies.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 9, 2017

Today’s customers make important buying decision in split seconds and companies need to utilize real-time contact center reporting to keep up. These dashboards can display information on more than 15 contact center metrics in any desired time frame. Supervisors.

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Taylor Reach Group

JUNE 20, 2017

Chat in the Contact Center - an Expert Panel Weighs in – Part 3/3. Recently, our expert panel of Contact Center Consultants had a discussion on the role of chat in the Call Center. Integrated Strategy for Chat, Voice and Other Channels. Wait-Time on the Phone vs. Chat. Endless Agent Options.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The goal is to have the lowest average call queue time possible, which will result in more effective service and happier customers. It is imperative that call center queues be consistently monitored and actions be taken to reduce queue wait time in order to decrease customer frustration and call abandonment.

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aircall

APRIL 30, 2021

In essence, it’s a feature that automatically places incoming calls into a queue and routes them to a specific sales or support representative or a group of people based on the rules and criteria that you’ve pre-set. Small businesses can set rules according to pre-set attributes such as: The time zone. Time of day.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 25, 2023

A great number of contact centers are struggling to make ends meet but are still reluctant to make the necessary changes to achieve a better cost to benefits ratio. This article is here to tell you that cost reduction needs to be a top priority for contact centers worldwide in the present-day crisis environment.

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Virtual Live Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Reengineering leadership skills for the new work-at-home contact center environment. Leaders in this new virtual contact center struggled to engage their employees. Contact Center Leaders in a Vacuum. It’s no wonder contact center managers, supervisors and team leaders are nervous about losing their jobs.

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Virtual Live Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Reengineering leadership skills for the new work-at-home contact center environment. Leaders in this new virtual contact center struggled to engage their employees. Contact Center Leaders in a Vacuum. It’s no wonder contact center managers, supervisors and team leaders are nervous about losing their jobs.

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Coaching Contact Center Employee engagement Accountability 130

JustCall

APRIL 3, 2023

Naturally, they know that just launching campaigns is not enough, as the success of the campaign depends on the response of the intended target group as well. CallTrackingMetrics Overview CallTrackingMetrics is a cloud-based call tracking and contact center software.

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