Outsource Consultants

APRIL 18, 2024

In a recent article for CXM Today, we gave our complete guide to call center tools and metrics to drive CX growth. But, for those ready to dive in now, we draw similar conclusions in our advice for how using CX metrics more strategically can best guide your labor and technology choices. We encourage you to check it out.

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Callminer

OCTOBER 11, 2018

From essentials like average handle time to broader metrics such as call center service levels , there are dozens of metrics that call center leaders and QA teams must stay on top of, and they all provide visibility into some aspect of performance. First contact resolution (FCR) measures might be…”.

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VirtualPBX

APRIL 10, 2024

Last week we announced the newest product to our lineup The VirtualPBX Contact Center. But what is a contact center? A contact center is a vital component of any organization’s operations. Within these centers, dedicated customer service representatives work diligently to address customer inquiries.

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Customer Service Life

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Image by Mikko Koivuneva from Pixabay Whether it’s called a one-on-one meeting, or a coaching conversation, or a performance check-in, this regular conversation between a supervisor and an employee is essential to an effective and high-performing contact center. We do our best to NOT show our team every metric under the sun.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 17, 2023

If there’s one thing managers need to understand about digital transformation, it’s how artificial intelligence is changing CX in the contact center. Gartner reports that AI chatbots alone can save the contact center industry up to $80 billion in annual labor costs by 2026. What AI tools Will Improve Contact Center CX?

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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. Seeing is Believing, Or Not?

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VirtualPBX

APRIL 2, 2024

No matter if your team operates from a traditional office, works remotely, or thrives in a hybrid model, you need a contact center solution that’s as dynamic and adaptable as your business itself. Enter VirtualPBX Contact Center , a game-changing solution meticulously crafted to cater to the myriad demands of modern enterprises.

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Playvox

MARCH 19, 2024

Some of the most common uses of AI have been game changers: Virtual assistants like Siri guiding us on our way and finding information in an instant Fraud detection from our financial institutions Medical diagnoses and healthcare Contact centers are no exception and stand to gain significant business and operational benefits from AI.

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CX Global Media

JANUARY 15, 2019

Whether you’re fighting the battle to stop eating that dessert you love that’s bad for you, or you continuously battle a war with contact center agent performance, it’s time for you to enjoy the sweet taste of victory. In more than twenty years in the contact center industry, improving agent performance has always been a major focus.

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Hodusoft

AUGUST 2, 2023

Cost Per Call : A Key Metric for Your Contact Center Have you ever wondered how much money you spend to handle a single call? Cost per call is one of the most important metrics for contact centers. Factors that affect the cost per call How to calculate the cost per call in a contact center?

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CCNG

MAY 27, 2021

Contact Center Leaders are continually being pushed to improve processes, decrease cost, increase customer satisfaction, and improve sales or metrics. Understanding the best path to follow, with the fluidity of the contact center industry, can be a daunting task.

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JustCall

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In other words, you need the right set of metrics. Key Metrics for Real-Time Reporting and Insights As mentioned, you need the right set of metrics to measure your agent or team’s performance. Accuracy Metrics While time is of the essence, the quality of resolution is equally crucial in determining the customer experience.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 12, 2023

The same holds when considering how artificial intelligence is changing the contact center. . Here are four main areas where we expect to see advancements in artificial intelligence change – and improve – the contact center. . More personalization and better customer experience . Tools that personalize CX.

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Fonolo

MARCH 21, 2024

Contact center managers know that virtual queuing technology is essential to keeping operations running smoothly. Without it, mayhem would quickly ensue when calls come rushing into your contact center without any way to prioritize them or create order. 7 Tips for Contact Center Professionals 1.

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Obtaining useful metrics on daily operations in your call center can help to improve many aspects of your business. However, there is quite a bit more to making effective use of call center metrics than merely amassing data and generating reports. The Importance of Metrics in Call Center Operations.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Talking to customers on the phone all day isn’t an easy job; that’s why it takes a special set of skills and characteristics to be a successful contact center agent. If you’re looking for ways to boost your agents’ performance, check out our white paper, Using Gamification to Improve Contact Center Performance.

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Callminer

MAY 27, 2020

Call centers and contact centers operate within the same general field of customer support and outreach. Call centers came first, focusing employees on handling large streams of customer calls at once. Call Centers Focus on Phones. Contact Centers Incorporate Advanced Analytics. Read on to learn more.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As a contact center leader, the top agents you hire, train, and manage are the clutch players. Compounding the challenges, the KPIs used by many contact centers don’t match organizational goals or business goals, affecting your contact center’s overall performance. The gamification software Kahoot!

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Vistio

APRIL 22, 2024

The allure of AI in contact centers is undeniable. From automating routine tasks to providing personalized recommendations, AI promises to revolutionize how businesses interact with their customers. One effective strategy is to use AI as a training or agent guidance tool within your contact center.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hey there, fellow contact center champions! Ready to dive deep into the heart of transforming your contact center’s performance? In this article, we’ll explore actionable strategies that will help you revolutionize your contact center’s performance and create experiences that leave customers raving.

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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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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Self-service is one of the biggest topics in CX and in the contact center world right now. To work effectively, they need to be integrated into your contact center strategy. We asked influencers across the CX and contact center spaces to weigh in on the self-service trend.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

However, the exact tools and approach you employ at your call center for this purpose should align with your center’s mission and personnel. Types of Call Centers. Not all call centers are created equally. Generally, there are two main types of call centers: Inbound Call Centers.

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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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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Read the Full Industry Report Here: Contact Center Trends 2021. “I see the CX industry finding new, faster and more efficient ways to meet their customers’ needs, maybe through the use of new technology, while also balancing a deeply personal, empathetic human connection.” We had to listen to that.

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SharpenCX

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If your contact center is filled with tired, stressed, irritable employees, your customers will notice. So, step one to running a more effective contact center is focusing on your agents, first. So, step one to running a more effective contact center is focusing on your agents, first.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 18, 2020

To keep our customers informed of new capabilities available in our Cisco Contact Center portfolio, we’ve created this monthly blog series. Improved Operational Efficiency with Webex Contact Center Analyzer Reports. Welcome to Our Monthly Feature Update Blog Series.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Executives and managers know that contact center goal-setting helps usher in progress and bring about positive change. 7 Things Great Call Center Managers Do Every Day Why Do My Contact Center Agents Need Goals? Here are a few ways to involve your agents in contact center goal-setting.

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COPC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

CSAT performance is one of the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) for a contact center and is usually the most heavily weighted item on scorecards or stack rankings for employee performance. To understand that problem, let’s momentarily step out of the contact center world.

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Fonolo

MARCH 2, 2021

Tracking is vital to providing a great customer experience and running a call center. But most metrics that contact center managers use to measure agents focus on optimizing them rather than encouraging them. Top Contact Center Trends 2021. Here are the critical call center agent performance metrics.

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CX Global Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Flexibility is often an innocently misunderstood element in the contact center technology evaluation criteria. Afterall, unless you’re evaluating and implementing a wide-array of contact center technology as part of your everyday job, it’s just impossible to keep up with. Al, how do you help folks get over the hump?

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Contact center managers who embrace and implement this technology reap the rewards of increased efficiency, reduced costs, and a customer experience that fosters loyalty. Conversational AI technology over the phone goes beyond chatbots to leverage the power of voice and offer a more personal experience.

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Fonolo

APRIL 4, 2023

Customer service expectations in the contact center continue to increase, and only the best businesses keep up. Statistics That Demonstrate the Value of Great Customer Service Excellent customer service in the contact center has always been job one. will result in a $276,000 reduction in annual operational costs.

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TechSee

MAY 18, 2022

What is Occupancy in the Contact Center? Occupancy measures how much time call center representatives spend engaging with customers when they are at work as opposed to non-productive or idle time. How to Calculate Contact Center Occupancy Rate. Why is Occupancy Metric Important?

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Fonolo

MARCH 16, 2021

Still getting to grips with call center metrics and which ones are the most important? This blog will teach you what FCR is, the difference between First Call Resolution and First Contact Resolution, and everything about FCR that you need to know to succeed in a contact center. Contact Center Trends 2021.

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