Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

We also learned just how important contact centers are to our everyday lives. When the whole world went remote, people started calling in in record numbers, forcing businesses to reassess their customer service game. At Jacada, we recognized the challenges of overwhelmed—and often understaffed—contact centers early on.

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Intercom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Having an instantly recognizable brand helps companies to nurture trust, loyalty, and retention among their customers – and ensure a seamless customer experience. The Funraise help center (old and new designs above) shows how customizability can make a difference. Brand consistency is a crucial element of any company’s success.

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Inside Customer Service

JULY 13, 2023

Some remote customer service professionals have built great relationships with coworkers. My 2023 burnout study found that remote contact center agents are just as likely to have a good friend at work as agents who work onsite. Here are three principles that can help. It helps to think of them as internal customers.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you take a tech tool like ChatGPT and ask it about call abandonment in the contact center, the AI-powered bot will give you an earful about one of the most persistent problems in the customer service industry. If it’s not applied the right way, the mere existence of a tech tool will not save the day in your contact center.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

What’s motivating your contact center? Perhaps you have an established set of goals and objectives for your call center operations — but when was the last time you updated them? You could conduct some competitor research to get some ideas, but before you do, it’s helpful to identify your call center type.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In the call center world, efficiency is the name of the game. Customers are looking for faster results without sacrificing quality of service. Call center automation software is essential to accomplishing this goal. So what does an optimized and automated call center look like, and what are the benefits for your call center?

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Call centers have always relied on different forms of automation to provide swift service to their clientele. As technology gets smarter and more intuitive, so does the contact center that benefits from it. To find the answer, you need to evaluate your current call center workflow and identify opportunities for automation.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Executives and managers know that contact center goal-setting helps usher in progress and bring about positive change. In a busy customer service department, having an agreed-upon set of milestones helps you cross the finish line because it clarifies decision-making, keeps morale up, and can even reduce agent turnover.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Call center training has always been one of the key pillars of running a successful call center. A strong call center training program should not just be part of your onboarding process. Instead, it’s helpful to think of it as regular part of your workforce management. Still have questions about call center training?

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Customer Service Life

JANUARY 31, 2024

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Throughout my career in the contact center, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with quality assurance (QA). I was already two years into a role as a customer support manager when I hired someone with actual contact center experience (I had none) who informed me that I should be “doing quality.”

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

High call volumes are three words that can strike fear into the heart of any call center professional. The occasional call spike is hardly cause for concern — however, if your call center agents are struggling to manage daily volumes , you risk a lot more than a few abandoned calls. Prioritize Self-Service Solutions.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Call center leaders are always looking for ways to take their operations to the next level. That all depends on the goals your contact center sets. It’s up to you to set those standards and provide the right support and motivation for your call center team to achieve them. Invest in the Right Contact Center Software.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When it comes to contact center development, what Darnell means is that you must engage. You can’t passively improve a call center. . As leaders and managers, you need to get down and dirty with metrics, KPIs, and agent performance to run a successful contact center. 1 Develop Your Contact Center Managerial Skills .

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Execs In The Know

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

But it does mean that as you transform, it’s crucial to anticipate the unintended consequences, and like Odysseus, be prepared to traverse uncharted waters with the help of external partners. That’s where human-centered design comes in. Contact center agents are tasked with learning seven tools, on average, to do their job well.

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Fonolo

MAY 30, 2023

Managers know that call center workforce management matters. Put it another way: if customer interactions are at the heart of a contact center’s success, then effective workforce management is the backbone. It enhances agent productivity, helps you deliver exceptional customer experiences and improves the agent experience , too.

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Hodusoft

APRIL 11, 2024

Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Contact Center Software: A Comprehensive Guide In today’s digitally-driven world, customer support is increasingly dependent on digital technologies. To keep up with customer’s expectations, contact center software plays an important role in helping businesses communicate with their clients efficiently.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Call center automation is one of the best ways to improve your customer experience, increase agent happiness, and light up your KPI dashboard in the best possible way! What is Call Center Automation? FACT: A 2019 study found that 70% of call center agents reported experiencing emotional exhaustion, a key component of burnout.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you’re in the contact center industry, 80/20 service levels are likely nothing new. You may have used 80/20 service levels in your operations! Contact center managers know that SLAs are essential for defining and measuring success for their businesses. Is 80/20 Right for My Contact Center? No one wants that.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Emotional intelligence has always been a hot topic in the customer service world. Over the lockdown period, the public turned to their phone lines looking for human support, but instead found contact centers overwhelmed and in disarray, with little time to exercise the comfort and care that today’s consumers want. DID YOU KNOW?

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Fonolo

MARCH 2, 2023

No stranger to change, the contact center industry has been ahead of the curve throughout the global pandemic. We consulted nine industry experts to tell us all about it – and discuss the state of the contact center in 2023. Word: Contact centers are technology leaders!

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Fonolo

JANUARY 17, 2023

If there’s one thing managers need to understand about digital transformation, it’s how artificial intelligence is changing CX in the contact center. Gartner reports that AI chatbots alone can save the contact center industry up to $80 billion in annual labor costs by 2026. Friendly service. What Do Customers Value in CX?

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Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

In-Depth Guide: Inbound Call Center Software Inbound call center software is an essential tool for delivering optimal customer service. It is designed to help businesses in efficient management and handling of large volumes of incoming customer calls. This can lead to cost savings in staffing expenses.

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Hodusoft

MAY 10, 2023

11 Must Know Call Center Terminologies- A Guide! In today’s business landscape, call centers serve as the primary channel for communication with customers, providing them with product and service information and support. This also helps to build trust with your customers and colleagues. between 2021 and 2026.

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DMG Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

Workforce management (WFM) solutions remain essential contact center productivity tools, but today they are as important for improving the customer experience (CX), and the newest generation of applications also help to boost employee engagement. But this is just the start of many innovations being introduced into the WFM market.

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Hodusoft

MARCH 6, 2024

E-commerce Customer Support: How BPO Can Elevate Your Service Experience Are you an e-commerce business struggling to provide seamless and efficient customer support services? Primarily, the success of e-commerce or any customer service-related company is measured through increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Fonolo

MAY 16, 2023

Correctly interpreting call center analytics and KPIs is key to improving your operations and your customer’s experience. Today, contact centers are increasingly viewed by businesses as the key to understanding customers. Every contact center uses them. Analytics are also called key performance indicators or KPIs.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Self-service is one of the biggest topics in CX and in the contact center world right now. While the industry is no stranger to new technologies and automation, modern self-service tools have really changed the game when it comes to supporting customers. You may have already interacted with self-service tools as a customer.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Your call center’s customer service strategy dictates customer loyalty, agent satisfaction, and company growth. No matter what product or service you offer, your approach needs to be nothing short of “customer-obsessed.”. READ THE FULL GUIDE: Creating a Customer Service Strategy That Drives Business Growth.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Every call center knows customer feedback is precious. That’s why we invest staff, time, and technology budgets into call center software and organic outreach to learn how customers feel about the service they receive. Of course, you should still use other KPIs to improve your call center. 1. Think About Your Audience.

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Fonolo

APRIL 20, 2021

Is your call center experiencing an increase in abandoned calls ? If this scenario sounds familiar, and you lack the in-house resources to service every customer call in a timely fashion, you may consider hiring a third-party call overflow handling service. 3 Proven Ways to Reduce Abandon Rates in the Call Center.

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Fonolo

JULY 29, 2021

Call center employees wear many hats! Agents are tasked with providing customer service, solving customer problems, and conducting research — all with a smile and a positive attitude. Contact center agents develop soft skills through their own life experiences, and use them to provide a positive, customer experience.

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 25, 2022

The contact center at many organizations doesn’t get the strategic consideration it deserves. My former contact center team at British Telecom seemed to be viewed primarily as a cost center, a necessary expense. However, the contact center should have been valued. Key Ideas to Improve your Customer Experience.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 10, 2021

No matter how great your product or service is, the success of your contact center largely depends on the customer service you provide. A customer care strategy should be put in place to ensure the service your agents provide is always top notch and that the customer experience stays consistent throughout your organization.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 27, 2023

As the world moves ever closer to a future in which artificial intelligence (AI) plays a more significant role, contact centers are at the forefront of this change. AI has the potential to dramatically improve customer service, eliminate repetitive tasks and help contact centers become more efficient. Read […]

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This is especially true for contact center and customer service professionals – after all, customer behavior is constantly shifting, and it’s critical for businesses to meet their expectations. Fortunately, e-learning has made call center management courses more accessible than ever. Contact Center Trends 2023.

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Customer Service Life

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Early in my career as a contact center manager, I did many things that make me cringe nowadays. One such thing was requiring my team to end every call by asking customers, “Is there anything else I can help you with.” In these interactions, “Is there anything else I can help you with?”

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Fonolo

AUGUST 17, 2021

While incredible customer service should always be a call center’s goal, it shouldn’t be your only goal. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Luckily, a successful call center is within reach. With some careful thought and these helpful tips, you can optimize your call center’s performance: 1.

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