NobelBiz

JUNE 5, 2023

However, executing new outbound lead generation programs can be challenging, here are the top 15 challenges related to executing new outbound lead generation programs in call centers and how to tackle them. According to a report by SmallBizGenius , sales representatives must make an average of 18 calls to reach one potential buyer.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2022

On the surface, increasing the efficiency of your call center appears to be a simple and straightforward process. Simply reduce the amount of time spent on the phone with clients, which gives you more calls handled in a day and hence more efficiency for your business. What is call center efficiency?

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The center piece of the discussion was the virtual call center and how to manage and improve the all-round metrics of this trending business model in the contact center space. Listen to the full episode here: Tony: What tips do you have for a person that wants to start a virtual call center?

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 24, 2017

You and your project team have poured hours into the design and implementation of your new call center technology platform, and the big day has finally arrived – Go-Live. As with all contact center gamification , make sure you are driving the right behaviors, that all agents have an opportunity to win, and that guidelines are clear.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

If the number of agents available to handle calls falls below the number of agents on break, meetings/training, on after-call work (ACW), absent or sick, then a call center efficiency loss has already occurred. The name of this metric and Key Performance Indicator is the Call Center Shrinkage.

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Talkdesk

APRIL 8, 2016

Nate chatted with Talkdesk Product Manager, Robert Sur, about the importance of leveraging call center data to develop and refine a phone support strategy. I’ve been on Talkdesk’s Product Marketing team for almost a year now, and I have always considered myself to be fairly knowledgeable about the merits of call center reporting.

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Talkdesk

JULY 16, 2019

Call Center Performance Management is a program, generally led by a contact center operations manager, dedicated to calculating and improving the performance of contact center agents. Performance Management generally requires a number of tools like call recording , quality monitoring , coaching , and gamification.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 23, 2019

Gamification is one key way to do so. Gamification is critical in a contact center, but we’re not talking about your old school, gamification where supervisors manually tally scores at the end of the week. The post Managing Gen-Z and Millennials in the Contact Center appeared first on NICE inContact Blog.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 23, 2019

Gamification is one key way to do so. Gamification is critical in a contact center, but we’re not talking about your old school, gamification where supervisors manually tally scores at the end of the week. The post Managing Gen-Z and Millennials in the Contact Center appeared first on NICE inContact Blog.

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 12, 2021

Why is Call Center Outsourcing Philippines the top destination for offshore services? The Philippines is really the top call center hub in the world. Importance of Proper Call Center Work Environment. But have you figured out why customers prefer filipino call center agents rather than other countries?

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Are you a call center operations manager striving to enhance your team’s productivity and deliver hyper efficiency in your daily operations? Today, hyper efficiency is no longer a luxury but a necessity for call centers looking to thrive and outperform their competition. What is hyper efficiency in a contact center?

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 18, 2020

The call center can be a wonderful place to work in, full of positivity and great people. And in the contact center world specifically, things get even messier. We’ve interviewed some of the brightest, most experienced minds in the call center on how to manage a call center efficiently. Let’s dig in.

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Playvox

MARCH 27, 2023

As someone who has worked in support centers before, I know firsthand how important it is to have engaging and effective training programs. One effective approach to training is to incorporate gamification elements , such as rewards and recognition, into the learning process.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 23, 2019

The contact center industry has always experienced higher attrition rates than many other industries, and with current workplace turnover at an all-time high, this has not changed. Overall turnover statistics in the call center industry as a whole vary greatly, but on average, turnover is between 30 and 45 percent.

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NICE inContact

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The average lifespan of a contact center agent is traditionally short, resulting in human resource departments trying to understand this costly trend, usually turning to some kind of retroactive metric. These metrics can show why an agent left, but not how the company could have kept them. Compensation / benefits.

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Talkdesk

JULY 18, 2016

Whether you are replacing a solution that no longer suits your company’s needs or investing in your first system, choosing the best call center software for your business can be a daunting task. Call center software often forms the foundation of a business’ customer service provision and outbound inside sales.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 1, 2018

In fact, with CXone, AAA Central Penn is now an omnichannel contact center that supports phone, email, chat and SMS. Agents have evolved into efficient “super agents” who can do it all, and gamification challenges help keep them motivated. And CXone’s metrics are helping to keep everything on the right track.

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Playvox

APRIL 27, 2023

Leverage advanced analytics to gauge metrics such as customer retention rates and employee productivity. Gamification can contribute to a better agent experience by breaking up the daily routine while promoting collaboration and a deeper sense of community within the team. Remember to keep it focused on key metrics.

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Vonage

JANUARY 20, 2016

The term is used to describe solutions that, for example, allow a sales rep to simply click on a contact to place a call, or help someone who’s calling your business “press 2” to reach customer service. So what should you look for when selecting a CTI adapter and call center solution?

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NobelBiz

MARCH 31, 2022

For the modern call center agent, communication is everything. As a call center agent, you have the opportunity to create lasting relationships with your customers, and to earn their loyalty. When you’re running a call center, it can be difficult to know how to define success.

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NICE inContact

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The average lifespan of a contact center agent is traditionally short, resulting in human resource departments trying to understand this costly trend, usually turning to some kind of retroactive metric. These metrics can show why an agent left, but not how the company could have kept them. Compensation / benefits.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 29, 2018

Disconnected platforms and systems, an inability to get the metrics it needed and few customer insights were all obstacles to the excellent experiences the company wanted—and needed—to provide its customers. Scaling up and down with seasonal call fluctuations is a snap. Issues are identified and addressed immediately.

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COPC

JANUARY 15, 2024

Call centers typically see ~70% or more of their first-year attrition within the first 90 days.  As they develop, managers can introduce metrics related to quality and efficiency.  Keep an eye out for the next and final installment, “Leader’s Guide to Call Center Retention.”

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

The idea to put together this article was inspired by one of our webinars, where Christian Montes and Mike McGuire shared some amazing insights about what makes a contact center tick and how to increase its overall metrics and performance. Navigating the multichannel maze is a classic contact center challenge.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 16, 2019

It may be that a reduced incident rate will be more important than a reduced average length of a phone call, so adjust your metrics as necessary. Finally, gamification and creative incentive programs can motivate your agents when holiday demand reaches its peak. How will the holiday spike impact your SLA and KPIs?

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

With these building blocks in place, you’re more likely to break the cycle of burnout and transform your contact center into a workplace of choice. It also becomes harder to meet service levels and customer experience goals measured by metrics such as first contact resolution, customer satisfaction, and customer effort score.

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Playvox

MARCH 12, 2023

Providing noteworthy customer experiences is a top priority for any business, and a well-run help desk, support center, or customer service center is the key to improving contact center performance. Use your leadership foundation to engage with agents about their metrics, where they’re excelling, and how they can improve.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In this article, we detail the best contact center strategies to reduce After-Call Work Time (ACW). The Key role of ACW for Contact Centers ACW is an abbreviation for “ after-call work.” It is a metric that assesses how long it takes call center agents to document and finish activities following each client encounter.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In the past, businesses had to spend a lot of money and take up a lot of space to install call center technology — stations, computers, servers, etc. Companies may now use Cloud Contact Center solutions without worrying about deployment and maintenance thanks to the power of the cloud. And here are the telltales.

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Playvox

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

a contact center manager at a fitness company, shares, “We pay well, and we schedule two stand-up meetings daily to maintain face-to-face contact. Related Article: 7 Essentials to Managing Remote Call Center Agents. But also try other tactics like gamification — for training or just for fun. Leanne Y.,

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NobelBiz

MARCH 23, 2022

This is why, among other things, it is intended to guide the choices of call centers in terms of investments. You might also be surprised by the amount of tasks your current contact center solution automates for you. Onboarding Process : Recruitment and training are part of your calls center activities.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In the past, businesses had to spend a lot of money and take up a lot of space to install call center technology — stations, computers, servers, etc. Companies may now use Cloud Contact Center solutions without worrying about deployment and maintenance thanks to the power of the cloud. And here are the telltales.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

As contact centers seek to reduce AHT, agents may deprioritize ACW in order to meet their time-based metrics. According to Forbes Insights , while only 24% of contact centers are currently measuring agents’ ACW performance, 19% say they are making progress in this area. Tools & Tech to Streamline after call work.

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Think Customers

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

TSF: I have an entire reporting department in my group that presents volume metrics as well as the complete voice of the customer. As someone who’s always on the lookout for improving the customer experience, what contact center trends are you watching? How do you balance data decision-making with the human side of customer experience?

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 4, 2022

With Stella Connect 1:1s, team leads have the ability to bring real-time, agent-level metrics directly into their 1:1 conversations. If you seize the opportunities group training affords, you’ll go a long way toward building a more cohesive, customer-centric call center culture—something that will shine through in every customer interaction.

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Win the Customer

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

There are a wealth of statistics and metrics to monitor to understand customer experience. I’ve collated the four best simple, effective and affordable online solutions to help you track your metrics. Gamification’ facility to boost the productivity of support teams through motivation and awards. Analyses ticket volume trends.

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RapportBoost

DECEMBER 10, 2018

RapportBoost uses artificial Intelligence to optimize chat conversations in order to drive dramatic and sustained improvements in conversion rate, order size, customer satisfaction, renewal rate, average handle time, first contact resolution rate, agent retention and happiness, and other critical contact center metrics.

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