Nicereply

MARCH 9, 2021

Support automation helps customer support teams deliver the same (or better) customer experience much faster. No, there isn’t a bot that can answer all your customer questions instantly. Yes, automation can still create those frustrating loops that leave customers begging to talk to a human. Team Happiness.

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Playvox

JANUARY 11, 2024

Managing forecasting, scheduling, and agent productivity in a call center is a lot like searching for the fountain of youth. While we don’t have a roadmap to the proverbial fountain, we can help steer you in the right direction for better call center workforce management (WFM). What is Workforce Management for Call Centers?

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TeamSupport

MARCH 23, 2021

A customer can be very satisfied with the products and services of a company, but that doesn't mean they’ll remain loyal. Competitors can attract them by offering better customer benefits, including proactive customer support. Customer experience is decisive for both satisfaction and loyalty.

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Nicereply

MARCH 14, 2023

Being a support manager is a demanding job that requires constant learning. These 17 books contain critical lessons that every support manager will benefit from. Every customer support manager has a busy life. Priorities are constantly competing. You need proven work. Books on business acumen 3.

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TeamSupport

JULY 6, 2020

because of all of the e-mails related to support tickets piled up? This is one of the top pain points reported by B2B customer support professionals, and this four-part blog series will explore how the right B2B customer support software will help you solve for all of them. Has your Inbox has screamed, “Enough!”

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TeamSupport

AUGUST 16, 2019

One industry that hasn’t typically been at the forefront of the data revolution is customer support. However, with many businesses now realizing that support isn’t always a cost center (and can sometimes even pay for itself) the demand for actionable data has been on the rise.

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Nicereply

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As a support manager, you probably work daily with a bundle of online tools. But what are the tools every support manager needs to know about? In this article, you’ll find the essential equipment you need to be effective as a support manager. Critical tools for every customer support manager.

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Momentum Telecom

JULY 21, 2022

Managed network solutions are helping companies meet all these challenges. Managed network solutions consist of applications and services that you outsource – so that real experts can operate and maintain your network to keep it running smoothly. Components of Managed Network Solutions. And the list goes on.

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Global Response

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Defining “shared” and “dedicated” customer support In the shared model, Brand Specialists working on your call center account are “shared” among several brands, businesses or accounts. They handle inbound calls from customers of all the clients they serve.

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TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Businesses buy your products or services to help their operations run efficiently and to meet their customers’ expectations. In other words, effective B2B support forms the foundation for long-term successful customer engagements. Characteristics of Leading Support Organizations. The Value of Customer Support.

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Global Response

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re considering outsourcing as a way to manage the US labor shortage, here’s what you need to know—and what to consider before choosing an outsourcing partner. As customer service quality suffers, businesses see reduced CSAT and service levels, leading to a negative business cycle that impacts the bottom line.

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Playvox

JULY 31, 2023

When thinking about workforce management (WFM), often people think of forecasting and scheduling. However, some of the quickest ROI can come from the employee self-service (ESS) aspects of a WFM solution. Ensuring that employees can be a part of managing their schedule has big benefits.

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Noble Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

How well are your customers being served by your customer support contact center? Are your agents delivering the best possible experience when customers engage with your business? Knowing how well your customer support team is performing is essential for continuous improvement. Customer Satisfaction (CSAT).

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Playvox

JUNE 7, 2023

When I worked in contact centers, people would ask what I did for a living, and I would say Workforce Management. While workforce management on the whole can sound boring, high-tech, and at times confusing, there is logic to the madness. Workforce management will have a positive impact on your contact center — when you get it right.

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Momentum Telecom

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Download our FREE Guide to Managed Network Solutions The need for secure and cost-effective business networks is growing. Customers have higher demands than ever before. Discussed below are a range of managed network solutions that you can explore depending on your unique challenges and requirements. And the list goes on.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

They are under constant pressure to reduce operational overhead costs, lower recruiting, onboarding and training costs – all while exceeding customer demands and delivering exceptional customer service. When contact center managers look to decrease overhead, they think first to eliminate manual processes through automation.

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Playvox

AUGUST 25, 2022

As workforce management professionals, we are faced with the daunting task of figuring out the ideal forecast, matching that forecast with a schedule and then making sure that our “master plan” works in the real world – meaning all the people that we are counting on for their shifts work their shifts as planned. Tennis Ball Activity.

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Playvox

APRIL 19, 2023

Excellent time management is crucial in a contact center. Being able to strategically plan and prioritize tasks not only ensures your customers get the service and support they need in a timely manner, but it also increases agent productivity, decreases overall stress, and improves job satisfaction.

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Call Experts

JUNE 22, 2021

For the 12th year, the contact center earns this prestigious award of excellence based on outstanding customer support. This award is presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the contact center services trade association across North America and the UK. Says ATSI President Tifani Leal.

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Kayako

MARCH 10, 2016

Service level agreements, or SLAs, are integral to any service-based industry. Most customer support teams have to adhere to SLAs, which are contractual agreements to provide service within an agreed time frame. When it comes to customer service, SLAs can mean so much more. The takeaway.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Email is a foundational pillar of customer support. And yet, although companies have had a long time to perfect their email customer communications, many still fumble when it comes to this support channel. According to a benchmark report by SuperOffice, 62% of companies do not respond to customer service emails at all!

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Email is a foundational pillar of customer support. And yet, although companies have had a long time to perfect their email customer communications, many still fumble when it comes to this support channel. According to a benchmark report by SuperOffice, 62% of companies do not respond to customer service emails at all!

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Hodusoft

APRIL 5, 2023

7 Best Practices for Managing Call Center Operations Call centers are crucial for many businesses, especially the ones that deal directly with customers. By leveraging call centers, they provide customer support, answer customer queries, resolve issues with products or services, and even accept orders or requests over the phone.

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TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

There are A LOT of features available for companies to choose from when deciding what’s important in their Business to Business (B2B) customer support software solution. SLA management – SLAs, or Service Level Agreements, are excellent for ensuring you and your customers both have the same expectation for issue response times.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s easy to see effects of bad customer service—one request slips through the cracks and you could be looking at a public battle on your social media accounts tomorrow. Bad customer support is harder to spot, but it runs deeper than a quick social media fire that needs extinguishing. What is Customer Support?

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In the world of contact center metrics, service level has always held a special place. This metric is universally understood across the industry, and clearly conveys how quickly customer calls are answered by support agents. What is the Purpose of Service Levels?

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TeamSupport

APRIL 12, 2019

Regardless of the scenario, here are 4 modern strategies for managing customer expectations…. 1) Do your very best to stay positive – When working with customers that act like you aren’t meeting their expectations, it’s easy to join in on their negativity.

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Helpware

MARCH 15, 2018

Join the On-Demand Customer Support Revolution! Grow Your Customer Support Team Efficiently. Helpware and Freshdesk have partnered to bring Freshdesk customers a “pay for performance” solution where Freshdesk customers can scale customer support teams efficiently with simple and affordable pricing.

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Callminer

JULY 22, 2018

And it is no surprise that the number of home-based customer service agents is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 36.4%. It is one of the strongest expansion levels of any outsourcing market sub-segment. Despite the advantages of BPOs (24/7 customer support, location flexibility, cost savings, etc.),

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ProProfs Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

It’s not just great communication skills that make a customer support operator great at their job. 62% of customers say that a representative’s knowledge and resourcefulness play a key role in creating a good experience. To help you get started, we’ve prepared a small customer support glossary below.

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TeamSupport

MARCH 15, 2019

As we add more technology to our lives to meet our business needs, the customer support software system has become increasingly essential. It’s evolved into a vital supply of customer data and information. 1) Customer Distress Measurement – Customer churn has become a serious problem for many companies.

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Help Scout

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

One such way is to take on a Support Operations Manager role and help the entire team deliver better service. If you’re interested in working in Support Operations, or if your team could benefit from implementing a Support Operations team, take a moment and register now for our Support Operations webinar.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

However, executing a customer-centric strategy doesn’t happen overnight, and it has to be guided by a well-laid out customer centric business strategy. Strategies in Optimizing Call Center Customer Support for Increased Revenue. Establishing a Customer-First Mindset without Sacrificing Efficiency.

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Global Response

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s customer expectations are higher than ever, and that’s just as true when it comes to help desk support as general customer service. As a result, more and more companies are turning to outsourcing to manage their help desk service. 2) Determine what support channels you need or want.

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Fonolo

MAY 7, 2015

Not for the weak at heart, only some call center managers have the grace, tenacity, and skills to handle the extreme pressures of the contact center manager’s job. Those with this special ability often create an experience that pleases customers and agents, without exceeding their budgets; a truly remarkable feat.

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Talkdesk

JULY 5, 2017

Last week, Talkdesk invited the team from Front to co-host a webinar about managing high volumes of customer support. Together, Talkdesk and Front presented five specific tactics that support teams can utilize to increase support efficiency while maintaining a level of personalization that keeps customers engaged.

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Global Response

MARCH 13, 2024

By outsourcing CX, your company gains access to the following: Customer support : Outsourced teams provide prompt and courteous support, effectively resolve issues, and maintain high customer satisfaction. Evaluate the provider’s expertise in your industry and their experience managing CX for similar businesses.

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