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10 effective tips for training WFH contact center agents

Talkdesk

Explain the importance of schedule adherence Most new hires don’t realize how significantly schedule adherence impacts the call center. Make sure your at-home agents are aware by explaining the impact that schedule adherence has on key performance indicators (KPIs) like service level.

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12 Call Center Best Practices You Need to Be Doing Right Now

Callminer

The metrics you should prioritize are those which measure service level, call resolution, average handle time, agent schedule adherence, call abandonment, average hold time, and call abandonment. Agents should also be involved in the creation of call scripts – it is the agents, after all, who are closest to the customer.

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The Role Contact Centers Play in Customer Loyalty

Monet Software

Agent Training Training should begin with learning the contact center script and understanding contact center procedures – but it shouldn’t stop there. It’s an important goal and there are two ways to achieve it: consistent agent training, and workforce management software.

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The Importance Of the Human Touch

Monet Software

Agent Training Training should begin with learning the contact center script and understanding contact center procedures – but it shouldn’t stop there. A well-trained agent who listens to customers and provides acceptable solutions can transform your brand image. Agents should also be encouraged to show patience, understanding, and empathy.

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Effective Time Management Techniques for Contact Center Agents

Playvox

With a good view of what they need to get done, they can prepare the necessary resources, such as scripts or customer information, in advance. Having visibility of scheduled tasks empowers support center agents to manage their time effectively and deliver excellent customer service.

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Small Business Call Center Software Solutions

Noble Systems

Live call monitoring, including the ability to see the agent’s screen, can be applied to help improve agent training, adjust call scripts or workflows, and ultimately, to improve customer satisfaction. Real-time Insights and Analytics. Reporting is one of the pillars of the small business call center software platform.

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International Contact Centre Operations Tips & Best Practices

Callminer

Encourage agents to cheer up callers with more flexible scripting. “A 2014 survey suggested that 69% of customers feel that their call center experience improves when the customer service agent doesn’t sound as though they are reading from a script. Minimise language barriers with better hires.