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The State of B2C Complex Customer Care

BlueOcean

A more sophisticated agent profile is going to be hard to attract—and they’re going to be more expensive (and that’s true both in in-house and outsourced contact centers). Emerging Technologies. Regardless of your industry, the pace of technology in the contact center (and elsewhere in the organization) continues to accelerate.

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Occupancy Rate: The Complete Guide

Fonolo

By anticipating call volume, you can aim to have the appropriate number of agents scheduled for shifts. TIP: Call center outsourcing is another popular alternative for addressing low occupancy rates. Invest in call-back technology While call volume forecasting is useful, it isn’t 100 percent accurate.

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International Contact Centre Operations Tips & Best Practices

Callminer

“One of the most prominent barriers that come in outsourcing an off-shore call center is communication limitation such as accents, unclear pronunciations, and frank language. ” – The Basics of Outsourcing for International Call Center Business , CRESCO. Procedural and Technological Tips for International Call Centres.

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Call Center Management: Challenges, Strategies, Tips, and Best Practices

Hodusoft

If you have watched the 2006 Hollywood movie (or its 2010 adaptation) ‘Outsourced’ then Todd Anderson (or Todd Dempsy, in the series) is the closest and the best example of a call center manager. It also helps to reveal issues beyond agent capability, such as complex workflow or obsolete technology experiences.

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Contact Center Terminology – Abbreviations & Key Terms Explained!

Babelforce

We’ve divided our definitions into the following categories: Metrics and measurables Technology Contact center terminology Business practices and methodology. Schedule adherence. Call center schedule adherence is a percentage measure of how well agents stick to their schedules. Technology.

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An Introduction to the Virtual Call Center

Noble Systems

One of the biggest benefits to a virtual call center platform is the cost savings – even compared to outsourcing. And the ability to just log in and start working without a long commute helps eliminate lateness and can increase schedule adherence. Virtual call centers offer many benefits for both businesses and their employees.