The Northridge Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the post-pandemic world, contact center leaders are prioritizing three interconnected objectives: employee productivity, retention, and satisfaction. By cultivating a positive working environment, leaders can optimize the employee experience to mitigate absenteeism and attrition while simultaneously enhancing productivity. One of the best places to start developing this culture is by implementing the proper onboarding and ongoing training.

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, so we’re back with another edition – this time even bigger and better! This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience and customer service.

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Knowmax

AUGUST 13, 2023

Check out the 60+ customer care scripts for call center agents written by industry experts with more than 10 years of CX experience.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 14, 2023

The call center sector, constantly under pressure to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, finds a revolutionary ally in voicemail detection. This tool, increasingly integral to modern call centers, not only optimizes outreach but also crafts a streamlined experience for both agents and clients. The Mechanics and Merits of Answering Machine Detection Termed Answering Machine Detection (AMD), voicemail detection is an advanced technology crafted to differentiate between actual

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Dive into the realm of contact center dialers with our infographic! Explore the various types – Preview, Predictive, Automatic, and Progressive Dialers – and unravel their roles in boosting call center performance.

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Callminer

AUGUST 14, 2023

Voice of the customer analytics is crucial for businesses to gather insightful customer feedback, utilizing strategies such as surveys, social media listening, in-app reviews, live chat, and more.

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AnswerConnect

AUGUST 15, 2023

This ultimate guide explains the importance of customer service, tips to perfect it, and actionable items to implement. The post Perfecting small business customer service: the ultimate guide appeared first on AnswerConnect Blog.

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Working Solutions

AUGUST 15, 2023

In this new age of artificial intelligence, we are working hand in hand with our clients to find ways to drive their AI to help keep them relevant and save costs. The key is to integrate AI with IA or Intelligent Agents.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

Customer acquisition and customer retention are two vital aspects of business growth, each playing a unique role in ensuring the long-term success of a company. However, the debate over which aspect to prioritize often arises, with many companies focusing predominantly on acquisition. In reality, both are crucial for different reasons. In this article, we will explore the concepts of customer acquisition and customer retention, the ways in which they drive growth, and why finding the right balan

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2023

Top Takeaways: Giving employees a sense of meaning and purpose creates excitement and engagement. When employees feel connected to the brand and enjoy the experience they deliver, it translates into a better connection with customers. Training is crucial in aligning employees with the brand’s unique experience. If new hires don’t receive the same training as the rest of the team, the result is inconsistency, which can create a disconnect with customers.

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Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 17, 2023

Many years ago, I read a book that changed my life, The Experience Economy by Joe Pine, founder of Strategic Horizons. As a pioneer in the experience movement, Pine has a new customer strategy concept that we discussed on a recent podcast, so I thought I would share what we learned here as well. Time Well Spent Pine developed the Time Progression with his collaboration partner and colleague Dave Norton, founder of Stone Mantel and Insights Consultancy.

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CCNG

AUGUST 16, 2023

Seeking the voice of the customer is an admirable objective. The voice of the customer is frequently identified as a requirement in establishing your customer experience strategy, improving processes, introducing new products, identifying the need for new services, and staying in tune with the ongoing changes in your marketplace. Without customer input, organizations can frequently make decisions that adversely affect their experience strategy and their overall profitability.

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Callminer

AUGUST 15, 2023

Forrester Research has named CallMiner the Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Conversation Intelligence for Customer Service, Q3 2023 report, receiving top scores in current offering and strategy.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2023

The short version of the story is this. At about 9:15 p.m., I pulled into one of my favorite fast-food restaurants. There was one customer ahead of me in the drive-through lane. I assumed he was placing an order. After several minutes, I realized something else was going on. I wasn’t sure what, but the amount of time he spent talking to the person on the other end of the intercom took much longer than it should have.

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TechSee

AUGUST 17, 2023

8 Ways to Optimize Remote Technician Downtime A remote video platform can significantly enhance the effectiveness of field service technicians by providing them with valuable tools, information, and support. Here are eight ways a remote video platform can achieve this: Real-time remote assistance: Field service technicians can connect with experts or senior colleagues in real time through the video platform.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 12, 2023

I get mad when people waste my time. It’s probably why I have such a beef with cable companies and organizations’ call centers that have long hold times. Wasting someone’s time is also a waste of an opportunity to deliver an excellent customer experience. The source of my ire is likely tied to time being our most precious resource by some estimations.

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Transparent BPO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Transparent BPO Recognized on 2023 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Rockville, MD, August 15, 2023 – Today, Inc. revealed that Transparent BPO is #3127 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies […] The post Transparent BPO’s Ninth Inclusion on Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies and Eighth C

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Koichumanov Erkinbek, Product Marketing Manager at Intelogos , an employee well-being and AI performance management platform. He writes about how AI technologies support customer satisfaction and employee well-being. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, providing exceptional customer service is paramount to the success of any organization.

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LiveVox

AUGUST 18, 2023

As customer care managers and directors in the retail customer experience space, staying up-to-date with the latest trends is crucial for providing exceptional service. The year 2023 has brought exciting developments that are reshaping the customer care landscape for consumers everywhere. In this article, we’ll explore the top customer care trends that are revolutionizing the […] The post 11 Customer Care Trends That Have Shaken Things Up in 2023 appeared first on LiveVox.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 15, 2023

For the past several years, I’ve tried to give at least one Terraform-centric session at Cisco Live. That’s because they’re fun and make for awesome demos. What’s a technical talk without a demo?

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AnomalySquared

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce, businesses are often tempted to focus solely on digital channels and self-service solutions to cater to their customers' needs. While these technological advancements undoubtedly enhance efficiency, they cannot replace the human touch that call centers provide. Despite the prevalence of live chat and chatbots, call centers remain an essential component of the e-commerce industry.

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Call Center Chatbots Self service Technology 89

C3Centricity

AUGUST 15, 2023

Customer journeys are evolving fast, and technology is at the forefront of this transformation, especially in the past couple of years, thanks […] The post Providing Amazing Customer Journeys by Leveraging the Power of Technology first appeared on c3centricity.

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Technology Customer Service Chatbots Feedback 90

Uncover the complexity behind call labeling and blocking with this infographic. Discover the intricate factors and entities that shape the fate of a call, from illegal activity to user feedback, and understand why numbers get labeled and blocked.

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LiveVox

AUGUST 17, 2023

In the dynamic world of education management and financing, delivering an exceptional customer experience is key to building lasting relationships with students, parents, and educational institutions. And contact centers serve as your frontline ambassadors to your students. By transforming these centers into hubs of exceptional service, you can leave a lasting impression on the students […] The post Enhancing Customer Experience in Education Management and Financing appeared first on LiveV

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 18, 2023

SAP availability has traditionally been measured based solely on whether the application is up and running, commonly referred to as uptime or system availability.

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Bill Quiseng

AUGUST 16, 2023

QUI TAKEAWAY: As their leader, the emotional well-being of your employees should prioritize the financial health of your business. Your employees don’t care how big your business is. They only care how big you care about them. So, CARE BIG for your people. First CARE for your people. COMMUNICATE openly, transparently, interactively, frequently, and continuously any information that your people need and want to know.

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Personalization Healthcare 78

Tethr

AUGUST 15, 2023

Learn about 5 ways to improve sales performance using insights from sales conversations.

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Even in today’s data-driven sales world, cold calling remains a fact of life for many go-to-market professionals. Fortunately, today’s sales leaders have a crucial advantage over their predecessors: market intelligence and outreach platforms that can warm up virtually any introduction.

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LiveVox

AUGUST 15, 2023

We all know that education plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals’ lives and driving societal progress. As the demand for higher education continues to grow, student loan lenders face the challenge of catering to diverse needs and providing a seamless borrowing experience. This is where segmentation comes into play—and where LiveVox can help you […] The post Targeted Education Loan Offers and Enhanced CX with Segmentation appeared first on LiveVox.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 16, 2023

Hybrid work is a flexible work model that combines in-office, remote, and on-the-go working. It provides the flexibility to be impactful wherever work is accomplished.

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Government 83

AWS Machine Learning

AUGUST 16, 2023

This post is cowritten by Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri, Harpreet Singh Baath, Rashmi B Pawar, and Palvika Bansal from Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters (TR), a global content and technology-driven company, has been using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in its professional information products for decades. Thomson Reuters Labs, the company’s dedicated innovation team, has been integral to its pioneering work in AI and natural language processing (NLP).

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