ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2019

Especially when an angry customer is calling your office, it’s important to have a verbal safety net that will rescue you should the metaphorical tight rope become difficult to navigate. Those might include transferring the call to a manager or to security. And some may be calling to express their dissatisfaction.

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GetFeedback

APRIL 17, 2019

Not entirely, since to get to the point of using your agents’ skills, customers first need to contact your support. Reason #1: The terror of calling customer service . Reason #1: The terror of calling customer service . Or at least they make customers feel that calling is the surest way to have problems solved.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Have you ever wondered what is it like for the call center agent answering my phone when I partner with Call Experts? In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent.

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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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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

They are wholly averse to hold music (a phone call is out of the question), they prefer to search for answers online, and whenever possible will “go it alone” over asking for help. The post Guest Blog: How Millennial’s are Changing the Customer Service Landscape appeared first on Shep Hyken. Let’s go!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shaista Haque, writes about the millennial generation’s use of technology and how it is affecting their customer experience. Being innovative as you were born each day” is the new anthem of the young generation or the Millennials, what you call them as.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Talk of ChatGPT is everywhere from your LinkedIn feed to the evening news to, yes, this blog. For many, the buzz about ChatGPT is evoking the same exploratory wonder they once experienced when the Internet itself first debuted. Those first three are what we’d expect. Data and algorithms can only do so much.

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GetFeedback

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

It goes without saying that the first step to providing great customer experience is developing a customer experience vision that can be shared within the organization. In her free time, you’ll find her writing for her blog. The post Building a Successful Customer Experience Strategy appeared first on GetFeedback Blog.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

By using a virtual resource to manage first-level support to customer inquiries and concerns, you can ensure your customers receive fast responses to their support issues and quicker resolutions. At the fundamental level, most organizations maintain a corporate blog and regularly contribute to its development.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Netflix has a dedicated Twitter account called NetflixHelps to respond to customer complaints. Often when companies think of their first mobile app, they fail to go through one of the primary phases of careful planning, verification, and validation of the app idea. Amazon is using bots for quick queries and complaint resolution.

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Behind the Scenes: A Day in The Life of a Call Center Agent Have you ever wondered what is it like for the call center agent answreing my phone when I partner with Call Experts? Performance Metrics in the Call Center Call center operations rely heavily on performance metrics to evaluate and improve efficiency.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Because of this ongoing dialogue, it’s important they know what issues a customer is having so they can be prepared for their next “check-in” call. If they see a customer is having problems with chat conversations, they can provide training on their next call around configuring the chat technology to ensure its meeting their needs.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 1, 2011

First-call resolution (FCR) is an increasingly popular performance measure in customer contact environments. repeat calls, rework, etc.) And that’s a good thing: Unresolved contacts are a common source of customer dissatisfaction, and the organization tends to incur many additional expenses (e.g.,

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 1, 2011

First-call resolution (FCR) is an increasingly popular performance measure in customer contact environments. repeat calls, rework, etc.) And that’s a good thing: Unresolved contacts are a common source of customer dissatisfaction, and the organization tends to incur many additional expenses (e.g.,

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GetFeedback

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Live chat metric #3: first contact resolution. Of course, a quick response is only the first step. Ultimately, customers want a resolution. A customer who asks a question about a product or needs help applying a coupon code, for example, receives a speedy resolution. Sometimes, that’s easy to come by. The majority.

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Eptica

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In our latest blog we outline six key areas that are important for success in outsourced customer service – from balancing resources and ensuring consistency of service, to meeting the specific requirements of individual clients. You might also be interested in these posts: The secrets to driving up First Contact Resolution rates.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Doug Sandler, busts some popular customer service myths. I’m a fan of the Discovery series called MythBusters. It may be a statement of the obvious, but this is why they became myths in the first place. I am a big advocate of the policies and procedures myth!

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SaleMove

JULY 21, 2023

By implementing a holistic interaction platform, insurance companies can improve KPIs like first call resolution and average handle time, reducing operating costs. The post Deriving Value from the Insurance Contact Center appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This blog isn’t about turning every customer into a lifelong friend. Foster a customer-centric culture within the organization In this blog, we discuss more about them in detail. Loyalty building: Effective resolution fosters customer loyalty. It’s a strategic move that affects your bottom line.

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

4: Personalized communication and resolution. #5: 2: Increasing First-Call Resolution Rate . It’s no wonder then that improving first-call resolution rate (FCR) is positively correlated with higher customer satisfaction ( CSAT ) scores and, conversely, poor FCR rates are associated with poor CSAT scores. .

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Uniphore

AUGUST 6, 2021

In our webinar, What Your Call Center Agents Rant About on Social Media , we went beyond the annual Voice of the Employee survey to explore how agents really view the contact centers they work in—and why they’re leaving at an alarming rate. more likely to ask a customer to repeat information on a call. Demanding callers.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 16, 2018

When it comes to delivering exceptional customer experiences, true omnichannel service and quick resolution go hand-in-hand. While demand for fast resolution across channels isn’t exactly surprising, what is surprising is the level of proactivity consumers expect from businesses. Remember, Speedy Resolution Outweighs the Rest.

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Customer Bliss

AUGUST 18, 2020

Look out for candidates who have prior experience in using a wide range of tech – email support, live chat, call centre experience, for instance. Do a mock up phone call or chat conversation. Does their resolution path involve both a tactical as well as a strategic line of thinking? Read this blog post ».

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Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This blog will explore why digital transformation is key to student engagement and how schools and colleges can take their first step towards this with intelligent digital communication. Learn how your institution can become a truly student-first institution with digital communication. The way students communicate has changed.

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Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. That’s where a customer service call center comes in.

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Bold360

OCTOBER 2, 2020

If the customer’s issue can’t be resolved by the first available agent, the service team transfers the customer around like a hot potato until the “right” agent can be found to mercifully resolve the issue. Call & Contact Routing. But sometimes calling is the best option. Increased First Contact Resolution (FCR).

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ClientSuccess

AUGUST 3, 2022

What is a First Contact Resolution Rate? Traditionally used more in call centers and on support teams, First Contact Resolution Rate measures the overall percentage of customer questions that are resolved (aka answered or solved) during that initial customer interaction. appeared first on ClientSuccess.

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Call Experts

JUNE 15, 2023

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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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Angry customers don’t just cause higher call volumes. Agents should instead do what any good brand representative would: listen closely to the customer, ask questions to better understand the problem, and focus on reaching a resolution that meets their expectations. Make Policy Exceptions When Appropriate.

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Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

Given the importance of customer service productivity, this blog explores actionable strategies to improve agent productivity, enabling your team to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. Platforms like Comm100 enable agents to access all communication channels — from emails, live chats, social media to phone calls — in one place.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Have you ever used the word “doohickey” or “thingymajig” in a call with a contact center? However, I couldn’t book it myself and had to call an agent. For example, have you ever called tech support for IT and had them ask you if you turned on the technology in question?

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SurveySparrow

MAY 30, 2023

In this blog, we’ll discuss: What is a ticket management system? Ticket Assignment : Once a ticket is created, it gets logged into the system and is then assigned to a relevant team or individual for resolution based on predefined rules (like the type of problem, severity, etc.).

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Team Support

AUGUST 5, 2020

In Part 1 of this blog series we started exploring tools that can help your B2B customers solve issues on their own and ways to help them feel more comfortable doing so. Now in Part 2 of this series, we’ll explore one way that customers can speed up the time to ticket resolution with live chat. Let’s Chat! To Bot or Not to Bot?

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Uniphore

JUNE 17, 2021

Get It Right The First Time - Every Time. Few KPIs have a bigger influence on the customer experience than First Call Resolution (FCR). When customers call in with an issue, they expect it to be solved then and there. This stress, in turn, feeds into employee attrition rates—a major call center pain point.

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ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Customer support success is typically measured by the response time, first-call resolution rate, and customer satisfaction scores. The post Differentiating Customer Success and Support appeared first on ClientSuccess.

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

2: Improving First-Call Resolution Rate . We’ve long believed that first-call resolution rate (FCR) is one of the most important customer service metrics. The post What Customer Service Leaders Should be Prioritizing in 2022 appeared first on Stella Connect. 4: Decreasing Response Times.

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SaleMove

AUGUST 6, 2019

Let’s face it: nobody likes calling customer service. The post First Contact Resolution Makes A Difference appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained. The post First Contact Resolution Makes A Difference appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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