BlueOcean

AUGUST 9, 2021

Contact center technologies are certainly in the mix of acceleration. The most recent publication from Ryan Strategic Advisory surveyed contact center leaders about the state of the industry. We dug into their sentiments and expectations about the future of five key contact center technologies.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

That’s what has happened in the outsourced contact center space when it comes to SaaS clients — there’s been a metamorphosis from customer service cost center to customer success revenue protection and generation center. Assuming a cost-center mindset. We are here today to say, with respect, they’re wrong.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. With a career spanning over 20 years, Eric has an extensive amount of experience in Contact Center and 3rd party and onshore vendor management.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

Let’s explore customer experience management (CEM), its pivotal role in shaping customer lifetime value , and strategies for measuring the return on investment of CX initiatives. Understanding Customer Experience Management (CEM) Let’s start at the beginning. Is this the same as Customer Relationship Management, or CRM?

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Streamline Operations and Never Miss Another Call with a Contact Center for Utilities. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2023

Taksina Eammano, EVP & GM Field Service, Salesforce – Taksina is leading the conversation in applying AI and workflow to manage cost and improve field service outcomes while improving customer experience in the SFDC Field Service Customers. Fast forward to today, Carol leads the iconic UPS brand.

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Playvox

MARCH 5, 2024

This definitely applies to customer needs and preferences, and contact centers are constantly striving to stay one step ahead of evolving customer requirements. Yet, should they need help with more complex issues, a knowledgeable, responsive agent should be ready to assist. Artificial intelligence (AI) can play a part.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contact centers are always looking for ways to reduce costs. This is particularly true during periods of uncertainty and economic downturn, when call center cost savings contribute to business continuity. The Best Call Center Cost Reduction Strategies. Time – help agents resolve customers’ issue faster.

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COPC

MARCH 11, 2024

Early attrition poses a significant and costly challenge for contact centers. and Centrical have teamed up to present the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, offering strategies to increase call center retention and lower attrition-related expenses. To address this issue, COPC Inc. See Figure 2.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In response, many leaders in the industry are investing in increasing the skill levels of their contact center agents, often referred to as upskilling. There is a substantial investment from support leadership, often enabling greater agility of contact center resources as agents can support a broader catalog of products.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 17, 2021

It keeps you close to your customers and ready to serve them with your exhaustive knowledge of your products or services. We also took a look at how outsourcing your customer care to the right contact center partner may enable your organization to circumvent these obstacles without sacrificing commitment to your customers.

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COPC

APRIL 1, 2024

Global Benchmarking Series | Contact Center Technologies Today, executives deploy digital solutions with increased confidence and swiftness. Contact Center Training: A Digital Leap Forward The way we train new hires at contact centers has changed drastically.

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Playvox

JANUARY 25, 2024

Does your contact center “talk the customer talk” but sometimes gets stuck when it comes to matching up customer expectations with service and support delivery by your agents? Are you taking the right steps to evolve toward workforce engagement management? If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. Why are Call Centers Important?

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. Why are Call Centers Important?

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Playvox

APRIL 25, 2023

How can you spice up remote agent training at your contact center to make it the most engaging and effective it can be? Make A Plan Despite the ongoing debate on the benefits and drawbacks of in-person, hybrid, and remote work, recent data and predictions support remote and hybrid work in a contact center.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

A Customer Journey Contact Center supports clients and improves their experience. It refers to the interconnected set of experiences that a customer has with a company from their initial point of contact through to their ultimate departure. Using a customer journey contact center can also be highly advantageous.

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Playvox

MARCH 27, 2023

Operating a successful contact center demands attention to a wide range of factors, from investing in your agents’ well-being and training to implementing the right tools and technology. Revolutionize Your Customer Support Center Productivity: 10 Proven Strategies 1.

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COPC

JANUARY 15, 2024

has partnered with Centrical to bring you the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, where we explore how organizations can reduce early attrition. Call centers typically see ~70% or more of their first-year attrition within the first 90 days.  Onboarding is a “danger zone” for attrition.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Every interaction counts, and one frequently neglected yet vital touchpoint is the contact center. These centers, where customers engage with a company, hold significant influence over brand identity. For example, a customer calls a call center because they are experiencing difficulties with a product they purchased.

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TechSee

MARCH 5, 2020

Every customer service professional knows that running a successful call center is a constant balancing act. Managers will often focus on improving employee productivity to keep customers happy and costs down. Overworking employees can actually drive up call center costs by causing burnout and leading to high agent turnover.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Directors and managers of call centers are likely getting questioned by peers in leadership with questions such as, “How are we prepared for Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Saving millions of dollars is incredibly impressive, and many contact centers have realized these financial benefits and more.

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Playvox

JANUARY 30, 2024

Numerous studies link employee satisfaction, performance, and engagement with management’s ability to provide actionable, positive feedback and coaching. Yet managers continue to fall short. In a contact center setting, this can mean badges, a point system, and moving up to the next level when agents perform well.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

This week we feature an article by Apira Giriharan, a Marketing Manager from Blackchair with extensive knowledge of all matters related to CX solutions. She writes about how contact center agents can maximize productivity and provide a better customer experience. What is a CX management platform?

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Contact center success is heavily dependent on the agents working the frontlines to service customers every single day. Contact center agent happiness and engagement go hand-in-hand with customer happiness and satisfaction. According to ICMI , contact centers have a fairly high turnover rate of 33%.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In the last few years, call centers have experienced an awakening with pandemic-driven remote work models, increased demand for service, and rising awareness of the benefits of delivering a good customer experience. What Is Call Center Technology? Advanced call center technologies go way beyond handling incoming or outgoing calls.

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Talkdesk

APRIL 13, 2021

Talkdesk offers advanced administrative services to help customers optimize their contact center. Talkdesk Managed Services allows businesses to supplement their teams with an advanced administrator. Why did Talkdesk choose PPT Solutions as our first Managed Services partner? What are the benefits for Talkdesk customers?

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Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. Here’s the blueprint for achieving greater agent productivity in your call center. The quality of customer service and support can also have an impact on the productivity of a contact center.

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Upstream Works

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

As 2021 unfolds, the stakes have never been higher for contact center leaders to invest in the right technologies. Many contact centers still struggle with the limitations of legacy technology and premises-based systems, and the disruption from COVID-19 has intensified the urgency to modernize.

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TechSee

APRIL 17, 2022

” The Modern Call Center Customer Journey. The unpleasant experience of being bounced around, waiting on hold as you are passed from one customer service agent to the next is why many consumers dread contacting customer support. Beyond Call Centers: Bringing Warm Transfers to Service Organizations. Have a great day!”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2021

She shares how companies can choose the call center software that fits their customer support teams. In today’s digital world, whether your customers prefer phone support or traditional customer service, effective call center software is essential for smooth functioning. Omnichannel? . Cloud-based calling? . Outgoing calls .

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COPC

MAY 23, 2023

Most contact centers recognize the importance of team leaders. This article uses insights from the following research to reveal the quantifiable impact of contact center team leaders on employee satisfaction, retention and performance. US Employee Engagement Research Report COPC Inc.

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TechSee

APRIL 16, 2019

Many of us have worked in contact centers. Contact center agents want to work for employers who help them to develop and grow their careers – and they’re not afraid to leave if they’re not getting what they need. What Matters Most to Contact Center Managers.

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TechSee

JANUARY 21, 2020

In fact, the latest research shows that small-sized call centers (less than 50 seats) have an annual turnover rate of 17%, medium-sized contact centers witness a 37% attrition rate and large-sized operations lose 44% of their reps per year. The fallout from poor agent experience. Improved training.

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Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

We also learned just how important contact centers are to our everyday lives. Today, as companies look past the pandemic, one thing remains certain: we now expect more from remote support centers than ever before. At Jacada, we recognized the challenges of overwhelmed—and often understaffed—contact centers early on.

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eGain Blogs

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Want to hear about knowledge-powered digital transformation at scale? In addition to attending the keynote, visit our virtual booth to chat with our representatives about our rich capabilities for knowledge-powered digital customer engagement, best practices, and at-scale client success stories. Call & Contact Centre Expo 2021.

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