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3 Drivers of CX Success in 2021

Upstream Works

This becomes even more evident with home-based agents, as supervisors have less control over their working conditions with limited visibility into real-time performance. For example, with customers feeling more stress, legacy metrics like Average Handle Time (AHT) aren’t going to drive CSAT scores.

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Voice Needs to Be Part of the Digital CX – Not the Legacy Annoyance

CSM Magazine

Firstly, and even before the call is even answered, we’re able to greet the customer with a voicebot , thus immediately digitising the interaction by allowing them to access information or use the voice interface to solve an issue without the need to speak with a human. About the Author.

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Using Automated Analytics to Identify Contact Centre Issues and Solutions in Turbulent Times

CSM Magazine

Insights from these analytics-driven contact centres have been captured in a free to download ebook to help other businesses support different ways of working in turbulent times. The ‘art of a meaningful apology’ to drive more genuine customer interactions – increasing satisfaction and reducing escalations.

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The Great AI Paradox for Contact Centre Agents

CSM Magazine

Leading research and consulting firm Gartner predicts that Conversational AI will reduce contact centre labour costs by $80billion in 2026 and over the same period, one in 10 agent interactions (10%) will be automated, an increase from an estimated 1.6% of interactions today. Don’t get left behind.

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Visual Automation: Boost Agent Productivity with Smart Eyes

TechSee

When visual interaction – whether via image or video – is combined with automation, contact center workflows can be improved dramatically. Alternatively, customers can visually interact with AI-powered assistants in self-service mode, alleviating pressure on human agents. The Power of Visual Automation.

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How to Measure Contact Center Agent Productivity and Five Ways to Boost It

Playvox

Contact Center Agent Productivity Defined Call center agent productivity is based on the efficiency and effectiveness with which your agents handle customer interactions, such as incoming calls, emails, chats, and social interactions. How long does it take agents to handle an inbound call or inquiry?

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3 Ways Call Center Coaching is Leading to Customer Churn

Uniphore

It’s no secret that better coaching creates more effective agents and better overall customer interactions. 63% of customers churn after a bad experience* 60% of agents state they more helpful tool to handle complex customer interactions † 53% of contact centers find it harder to train agents effectively*. Did you know?