TechSee

MAY 18, 2022

What is Occupancy in the Contact Center? Occupancy measures how much time call center representatives spend engaging with customers when they are at work as opposed to non-productive or idle time. How to Calculate Contact Center Occupancy Rate. Why is Occupancy Metric Important?

Call Center 109

Call Center Contact Center Self Service Multi-Channel 109

NICE inContact

AUGUST 12, 2019

For seasoned workforce managers, predicting contact volumes and creating perfect schedules are second nature – even although, to those of us on the outside, they seem to speak a whole different contact center language! Scheduling is a critical contact center function, but like forecasting, can be tricky.

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Contact Center Management Employee Engagement Call Center 149

BlueOcean

JUNE 6, 2017

At first glance, attrition seems like a chink in the armor for contact centers. Across every industry, the fact that people leave their jobs and move on is a basic truth, but in the contact center, the attrition metric receives quite of a bit of negative attention. Here’s what you need to know.

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Contact Center Call Center Employee Engagement Employee Experience 218

BlueOcean

MAY 29, 2019

Picture this: You’re in the RFP process for a new contact center partner. Finally, you’re down to two choices – both options have versatile capabilities and impressive metrics. Finally, you’re down to two choices – both options have versatile capabilities and impressive metrics. You have a short list of participants.

Contact Center 185

Contact Center Culture Comparison Exercises 185

NICE inContact

AUGUST 22, 2019

In Part One of this two-part series, we sought to demystify the forecasting and scheduling components of contact center workforce management. RTA is one of the most underrated metrics in the contact center, but undoubtedly one of the most important. Intraday management. Real-time adherence.

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Contact Center Management Employee Engagement Average Handle Time 136

NICE inContact

AUGUST 22, 2019

In Part One of this two-part series, we sought to demystify the forecasting and scheduling components of contact center workforce management. RTA is one of the most underrated metrics in the contact center, but undoubtedly one of the most important. Intraday management. Real-time adherence.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Management Employee Engagement Average Handle Time 136

NICE inContact

AUGUST 12, 2019

For seasoned workforce managers, predicting contact volumes and creating perfect schedules are second nature – even although, to those of us on the outside, they seem to speak a whole different contact center language! Scheduling is a critical contact center function, but like forecasting, can be tricky.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Management Employee Engagement Call Center 136

Playvox

MARCH 12, 2023

Running a smooth and efficient contact center can feel like the ultimate struggle, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. 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.

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Contact Center Strategy Gamification Customer Satisfaction 52

Upstream Works

JANUARY 12, 2022

The demands facing contact center systems are getting more complex and more varied than ever before. Driven by a desire to cut costs with operational efficiencies and provide a better omnichannel experience to an increasingly digital customer base, executives are honing in to upskill their contact centers.

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Contact Center Self Service Omni-Channel Touchpoint 78

Blake Morgan

JUNE 13, 2023

At JetBlue Travel Products, the contact center is in the middle of everything the company does–literally and figuratively. For Barry, that trust and connection come from investing in the contact center to create the best human interactions possible. JetBlue Travel’s contact center is at the center of the action.

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Contact Center Strategy Travel Customer Confidence 59

BlueOcean

JUNE 21, 2017

Looking for an outsourced contact center partner is one of the most complex undertakings for any strategic sourcing professional. It requires a thorough understanding of the contact center world as well as the inner workings of your organization’s processes, business objectives, and brand promises. Start with the Basics.

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Contact Center Tips Culture Call Center 174

Storyminers

JULY 7, 2020

What’s the most important thing contact center managers should prepare for in 2017? At most contact centers, there will be several waves of change within the 2017 calendar year. There are still many contact centers that put internal performance numbers ahead of customers’ needs. New metrics.

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Contact Center Customer Expectations Management Wireless 147

Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

Every workplace has its pros and cons, but contact center agents have one of the toughest jobs out there. Just like agents are protecting your company, contact center leaders and managers need to protect them and their mental health. Burnout Burnout is at the heart of poor emotional well-being in a contact center.

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Contact Center Average Handle Time Study Feedback 78

Playvox

JANUARY 24, 2022

While it’s hard to argue against the importance of delivering great CX, it’s also all too easy to assume that the experiences your contact center delivers are up to par simply because you are handling interactions efficiently. What’s worse, without customer experience metrics in place, is that you won’t know until it’s too late.

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Contact Center Measurement Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 88

Playvox

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Working with virtual teams of agents in your contact center can sometimes mean you feel disconnected from them — or even worried that you aren’t able to properly manage their performance. Agents who felt their contact centers were handling remote work well told us they appreciated: Clear expectations. Communication.

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Contact Center Software Contact Center Software eBook 52

Playvox

APRIL 19, 2023

Excellent time management is crucial in a contact center. Contact center solutions can dramatically change the way your organization operates and functions. Related Article: WFM ROI: Why You Need Workforce Management Software Now How Can Time Management Strategies Help Contact Center Agents?

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Contact Center Management Interaction Poor Customer Service 56

Integrity Solutions

JULY 28, 2022

The term “call centers” is quickly become a relic of the past, and for good reason. The State of Contact Center Conversation Intelligence 2022 report by Observe.AI notes that 82% of contact centers engage with customers via the phone. The Contact Center Experience: Heightened Customer Expectations.

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Contact Center Self Service Customer Satisfaction Metrics 52

NobelBiz

MARCH 21, 2023

In the contact center world, efficiency is paramount, hence the importance of progressive dialer software. Every call center manager avidly searches for tools and methods to improve their contact center performance further and provide everything their agents need to achieve their highest productivity.

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Contact Center Software Call Center Call Recording 52

VDS

JUNE 6, 2023

In today’s digital age, contact centers play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer experiences. As businesses strive to meet evolving customer expectations, adopting a cloud contact center solution has become a strategic imperative. Let’s begin!

Contact Center 52

Contact Center ROI Return on Investment Case Study 52

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Companies would have all the resources they needed to operate a BPO contact center in-house in a perfect world. Many companies migrate to BPO contact centers for their customer service needs. BPO contact centers help businesses increase productivity, grow their customer base, and improve customer experience.

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Contact Center Call Center How To Multi-Channel 105

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 23, 2024

Customer Experience Management (CEM) is a strategic approach that focuses on proactively designing and delivering the entire customer journey to meet or exceed expectations. Often, CRM systems are the tools used to track important customer data and feedback metrics.) CEM is no different, but tracking metrics alone is not a strategy.

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ROI CEM Net Promoter Score Customer Experience 260

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Optimizing team productivity is the key to achieving this goal, and this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps necessary to unlock your call center’s full potential. What is hyper efficiency in a contact center?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Management Gamification 52

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Average talk time (ATT) is often a neglected little contact center metric. They are not only the face of your contact center, but of your entire organization. While many contact centers are justifiably concerned with meeting AHT targets, we can’t forget the importance of ATT.

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Metrics Average Handle Time Contact Center Guidelines 161

BlueOcean

JANUARY 11, 2016

So you made it through the contact center RFP process and your selection team made their final choice. Can you finally hand over the metaphorical keys and let your new contact center outsourcer take the wheel? Initial Meeting. This meeting sets the tone for the key milestones and deadlines that lay ahead.

Contact Center 149

Contact Center Effort Score Metrics Government 149

Playvox

AUGUST 15, 2022

Contact centers succeed or fail on agent performance. Today’s top-performing contact center leaders know remote workforce training and agent engagement are the new imperatives for performance optimization. Recent research by Playvox sheds new light on the state of contact center remote work.

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Contact Center Training Gamification eBook 77

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

As cloud communications companies like RingCentral and inContact have matured, the contact center world has been seeing an increasingly rapid move to the cloud. Taken together, these two movements are bringing about real change in the contact center. I hope to meet you there.

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Contact Center Average Handle Time Insurance Conference 120

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Average talk time (ATT) is often a neglected little contact center metric. They are not only the face of your contact center, but of your entire organization. While many contact centers are justifiably concerned with meeting AHT targets, we can’t forget the importance of ATT.

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Metrics Average Handle Time Contact Center Guidelines 146

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a contact center, facilitate managing the large volume of daily customer interactions by using essential CRM strategies. CRM software enables contact centers to easily store and access customer information such as purchase history and contact details. This information is used to make data-driven decisions.

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Contact Center CRM Measurement Strategy 52

Talkdesk

MARCH 17, 2020

Historically, contact center customization — whether that’s changing the agent interface, building custom dashboards or integrating systems for improved context or process automations — has been a hassle. Your contact center can coordinate outreach on multiple channels, such as email, text message or even social media.

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Contact Center Self Service Tourism Travel 94

NobelBiz

MAY 16, 2023

Hosted technology has been available to the contact center industry for several years, although its market penetration has been modest at best. Contact centers around the globe started experimenting with it to address the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Customer Service Contact Center Software Call Center 52

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The role of call center management extends beyond the daily operational aspects. This multifaceted approach is essential for meeting the ever-evolving needs and expectations of today’s customers. In essence, call centers bridge the gap between a business and its customers.

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Call Center Strategy Management First Call Resolution 260

TechSee

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Contact centers are perfectly placed to predict imminent customer queries. Next Issue Avoidance (NIA) is a metric used by a growing number of customer service departments, one that encourages and enables agents to predict likely problems. NIA: The balancing metric. Next Issue Avoidance. Reconsider time-based KPIs.

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Contact Center Self Service Effort Score Average Handle Time 84

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Contact centers and almost no industry has been spared, as working habits, job schedules, communication patterns and technologies have all been altered drastically. As a result, the tools, technology, and procedures that contact centers will need to adapt to hybrid work patterns that must be carefully evaluated.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center e-support Culture Meeting 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Contact centers and almost no industry has been spared, as working habits, job schedules, communication patterns and technologies have all been altered drastically. As a result, the tools, technology, and procedures that contact centers will need to adapt to hybrid work patterns that must be carefully evaluated.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center e-support Culture Meeting 52

VDS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Transitioning your contact center to Genesys Cloud can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies, it can be a seamless process. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to smoothly transition your contact center to Genesys Cloud without any disruptions. Why Migrate to Genesys Cloud?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Strategy Roadmap System 52

AWS Machine Learning

APRIL 18, 2024

You’ve likely experienced the challenge of taking notes during a meeting while trying to pay attention to the conversation. Or maybe you have a team member that always joins meetings late, and expects you to send them a quick summary over chat to catch them up. Check out the following demo to see how it works.

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Knowledge Base Meeting Resources Analytics 106