Playvox

JULY 31, 2023

However, some of the quickest ROI can come from the employee self-service (ESS) aspects of a WFM solution. What Is Employee Self-Service? Employee self-service can nurture employee satisfaction and agent performance and promote a motivated and engaged workforce. All that time adds up quickly.

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COPC

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With digital self-service technology advancing at a phenomenal rate, why are interactions with chatbots and interactive voice response (IVR) systems still the sources of so many frustrating customer experiences? It is essential to rely on current data when making design decisions about IVR, chatbots and service journeys.

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Outsource Consultants

JULY 25, 2023

As artificial intelligence has become a driving force for change in various industries, the call center industry is no exception. A variety of AI technologies are being integrated into the call center industry, from Interactive Voice Response systems to chatbots and AI-assisted agents.

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TechSee

MARCH 19, 2019

With many of these channels and tools enabling self-service, old-school KPIs are no longer sufficient. As self-service becomes more widely adopted in the customer service arena, gone are the days of two-minute performance-boosting calls asking to update an address. New Self Service KPI Metrics.

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Zappix

APRIL 11, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the utility industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As consumer expectations continue to rise and technological advancements reshape the way we interact with services, utility companies must adapt to stay ahead of the curve.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

As we will see, the main goal of a self-service system is to reduce the time the agents spend on simple, repetitive tasks or transactions such as paying a bill or getting account balance information. A functioning self-service system generally empowers clients with the tools and resources necessary for their inquiries.

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Inbenta

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Even though there is no “real” benchmark for automated self-service solutions, we’re going to try to give you some indications of the kind of results you can realistically expect from such solutions. But first, what is customer self-service? Which metrics to measure self-service KPIs? Call deflection rate.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Contact centers are dynamic, evolving workplaces, which makes industry trend spotting an exciting sport — sometimes prone to error — but always full of discovery! Like many industries, contact centers have seen the pace of change accelerate during the COVID pandemic. Agent churn is at a staggering high in the contact center industry.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As we find ourselves making our way, 18 months and counting, in this new normal it is a safe bet that the world of AI-powered self-service isn’t going anywhere. One industry that has experienced an influx in the need for self-service is Insurance.

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TeamSupport

MARCH 6, 2020

As a customer, hearing the answer “go read this self-service article” from a support agent can be a frustrating experience. So many companies do self-service poorly that this type of response can feel like the agent is brushing the customer aside to focus on another issue.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

While digital self-service solutions continue to evolve and enhance the customer experience, phone support remains essential for customers to interact with companies. This allows support agents to focus on more personalized and complex issues. How does Artificial Intelligence enable personalization?

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Creative Virtual

MARCH 14, 2022

If you give visitors to your website the option to self-serve with a chatbot or virtual agent, kudos to you for recognising the importance of easily accessible digital support! Both current and potential customers appreciate being able to engage with automated self-service anytime, anywhere.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

The insurance industry is shifting and making digital transformations for good to match increasing expectations and the changing landscape of modern technology. The market dynamics are in constant development as more personalized services that suit the customers’ needs and provide all kinds of flexibility are being prepared.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 18, 2022

As we enter a new year, Outsource Consultants Founder & President Corey Kotlarz shares his thoughts on the state of the call center industry. Looking back on 2021, what surprised you the most about the state of the call center outsourcing industry? The call center industry continues to evolve to meet current needs, and is thriving.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 23, 2018

“I just want to speak to a real person” has become a token phrase used by people during almost any type of automated customer service experience. Even so, gone are the days when talking to ‘a real person’ is the customer’s preference: Today, 70% of customers expect self-service options and most brands are taking note.

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CCNG

APRIL 12, 2024

Contact Centers and Industry Thought Leaders Are Not on The Same Page Tell us if this feels familiar to you: all the information about AI and Automation in the contact center paints the picture that everyone is already at a 301 level and is revolutionizing the contact center of the future. Let’s take modern chatbots for example.

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DMG Consulting

MARCH 31, 2022

Give Customers What They Want: Great Self-Service. Delivering an outstanding customer experience (CX) is a top goal for companies, as it is an essential and measurable differentiator between otherwise commoditized products and services. Donna Fluss. View this article on the publisher’s website. & Solving the Problem.

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TeamSupport

APRIL 6, 2021

Industry research implies that most organizations still haven't implemented omnichannel support, and in fact many don't have agents cross-trained to handle multiple channels at all. Add humanity to your self-service support options. They do this through the use of self- service support options.

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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. Learn from the best in the customer service industry. Plus, learn how to get ahead of your customer service industry competitors from contact center professional Sayo Afolayan.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

This year’s theme, “Intelligent Connectivity,” focuses on highly contextualized and personalized experiences , delivered when and where customers want them. Mark your calendars with these “can’t miss” sessions and exhibitors and prepare to witness the future of mobile self-service technology. In a nutshell. Who’s there?

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Russel Lolacher

MARCH 29, 2021

SMS self service is no different. And the expectations they have around what service will look like in that landscape continues to rise, whether your organization is ready or not. Self-Service: allowing customers to report stolen bank cards. Self-Service: report a problem with campus facilities.

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TechSee

JANUARY 29, 2019

These technologies can be implemented in assisted service mode – to route visual customer inquiries, interpret them and assist the agent with visual decision support tools – or in self-service mode – where the customers visually interact with bots that are able to visually guide them to self-resolution.

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AWS Machine Learning

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Contact centers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies to build a personalized customer experience and deliver effective self-service support through conversational bots. This blog post is co-written with Bruno Mateus, Jonathan Diedrich and Crispim Tribuna at Talkdesk.

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COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the customer experience (CX) industry, offering businesses new opportunities to enhance their operations. AI is Ideal for the CX Industry The CX industry is embracing custom AI solutions for compelling reasons, and it’s no surprise why. Nexcom A/S and COPC Inc.

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Inbenta

JANUARY 30, 2020

The tourism industry, an ever-changing sector. As shown in a study conducted by Expedia, people end up visiting 38 websites on average while planning their travels and increasingly look for personalized offers and travel plans. Chatbots’ smart recommendations and personalized experience. ” (Salesforce).

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Enghouse Interactive

AUGUST 26, 2020

Register for our upcoming w ebinar “How and Why Customers Use Self-Service” with Steve Morrell, Managing Director and Principal Analyst of ContactBabel . For many businesses, self-service is evolving into becoming a key factor for success. Proper messaging is invaluable in shortening the self-service journey.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023. As we enter 2023, it’s clear that customer service remains a top priority for businesses across industries. Surprisingly, self-service options are provided by fewer than one-third of companies.

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Creative Virtual

MARCH 25, 2021

This has involved a lot of trial-and-error as we learned new skills and created new routines in both our personal and professional lives. Perhaps in the early days of limited in-person interactions and surges in calls to contact centres, customers were more understanding about long wait times or out-of-date self-help content.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

This article includes five ways to manage the VIP experience, and of course, there’s technology, personalization, and more. To create an actionable plan, you need the right information and a wide-angle look at the industry. One of the trends, “Micro-Targeting,” is about creating a highly personalized program.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

By introducing a chatbot, organizations are now expanding customer service availability, cutting costs, increasing team efficiency, so much more. In this blog, we’ll look at some of the best chatbot examples across industries, revealing how organizations are using automation and the benefits each brings. Reducing repetitive work.

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Mindtouch

AUGUST 21, 2019

The data doesn’t lie: in 2017, customer self-service almost surpassed human-assisted service for customer service interactions. By 2020, an estimated 85% of customers will choose self-service first. 85% of customers will choose self-service first by the year 2020. Harvard Business Review.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 18, 2022

The global contact center industry was valued at approximately $339 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $496 billion by 2027! Industry Report: State of the Contact Center 2022. We asked industry leaders and CX experts their thoughts on the past year and their predictions for what contact center professionals can expect this year.

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JivoChat

JULY 14, 2021

If your customers are always calling, you need to work on your level of self-customer service. 77% of people view organizations more positively if the company offers self-service options for customers. What Is Self-Customer Service? Why Is Self-Customer Service Important?

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CCNG

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The drive toward self-service is a reality and with good reason, as customers want self-service. When the customer finally gets a hold of a live person, the agent needs to calm down the frustrated customer before they can help them. This can add another 30 to 45 seconds to the call.

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3CLogic

APRIL 20, 2021

It’s no surprise then that leading companies are adopting voice self-service solutions in addition to their IVR solutions to not only manage call volume but provide a higher quality of customer service and improve call agent performance. The question is no longer should I adopt voice self-service for my contact center?

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