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2023 Trends: AI for Better Agent & Customer Experiences

Upstream Works

This improves the agent experience, especially for those working from home and might not have access to a quiet environment. McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey found that 58% of American workers can work from home at least once a week; 87% said they take the opportunity to work flexibly when they have the chance.

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It’s time for a change. How to improve customer experience with Conversational AI

Interactions

In a recent survey, we found the top obstacles people experience when contacting customer service have to do with time, such as long wait times or wasted time due to inefficient processes. . 59% interacted with an agent who was not knowledgeable. Many are turning to Conversational AI solutions like virtual agents to automate tasks.

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Call Center Automation Depends on Collaborative AI

TechSee

Automated agent assistance gives agents real-time guidance during customer interactions, freeing them from the burden of remembering workflows, troubleshooting processes and rules – the system does that – and enabling them to focus on pleasing their customers or dealing with more complex issues. Why agents are embracing the change.

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Customer Service Week is October 5-9: Learn 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Virtual Agents When They Need it Most (Thanks, 2020)

SharpenCX

If I’m an agent and my manager is vocal about how awesome I’m doing, I’d definitely feel a sense of pride and security when conversations about advancement opportunities arise among leadership. . Restrictive policies, airtight scripts and the mentality to “put the customer first” no matter the cost to your agents crush your team.

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6 Killer Applications for Artificial Intelligence in the Customer Engagement Contact Center

If Artificial Intelligence for businesses is a red-hot topic in C-suites, AI for customer engagement and contact center customer service is white hot. This white paper covers specific areas in this domain that offer potential for transformational ROI, and a fast, zero-risk way to innovate with AI.

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Collaborative AI

TechSee

Automated agent assistance gives agents real-time guidance during customer interactions, freeing them from the burden of remembering workflows, troubleshooting processes and rules – the system does that – and enabling them to focus on pleasing their customers or dealing with more complex issues. Smarter Agents. Specialization.

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Beyond the AI Customer Service Hype: Practical Applications for Real Results

UJET

A customer calling to ask about store hours, for instance, may be routed to a self-service option or Virtual Agent , while more complex queries will be routed to a human agent. After a call, agents spend extra time copying notes to your CRM tool. your agent can say, “I see you’re having trouble with X.