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Customer Service Predictions for 2018

CSM Magazine

Here are some of the top customer service predictions for 2018, brought to you by Fara Haron is CEO of CRM Solutions, Arvato. Technology related to voice recognition will be most impactful in 2018. In relation to customer service, technologies like AR and VR will not be as impactful in 2018.

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Deck the Halls 2018: Coping with Peak Season Holiday Spikes in the Contact Center

BlueOcean

In 2018, that number has skyrocketed to a massive $1.1 For instance, crafting themes for your spikes like “Holiday Hell 2018” or “Operation Save Christmas” can help rally your troops and create a culture of resilience. Finally, gamification and creative incentive programs can motivate your agents when holiday demand reaches its peak.

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Idaho Central Credit Union: A “2019 Best in Class Contact Center” Runner Up

Calabrio

for the last five years according to S&P Global—selected Calabrio in 2018 to power its workforce optimization (WFO) initiative, we were excited. And we’re proud of the work we’ve done together since then to continually improve the interactions Idaho Central’s 340,000 members have with its customer service team.

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Why Survival Mode Kills The Customer Experience

CX Accelerator

Breaking old habits is hard, but isn't having a better relationship with your employees and your customers worth it? s list 100 Great Leadership Speakers for 2018 and the American Management Association List of 50 Leaders to Watch. Karin Hurt is CEO of Let's Grow Leaders and a former Verizon Wireless executive. Karin was named on Inc.'s

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Top Workforce Engagement Trends for 2018

Verint

Verint’s Ryan Hollenbeck, senior vice president, global marketing, recently spoke with Saddletree Research’s Paul Stockford for Contact Center Pipeline about the major trends in customer engagement for 2018. More than ever, the customer engagement center has become a focal point for automation and shared intelligence.

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29 Customer Service Training and Coaching Tips

Stella Connect

Customer service coaching refers to the practice of ongoing communication between the agent and their manager to hone in on how to improve on specific skills, achieve specific goals, and develop their craft so they can handle even the most difficult customer interactions. Coaching Customer Service Agents for Individual Growth.

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29 Customer Service Training and Coaching Tips

Stella Connect

If you’re in a call center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy in your customer service training and coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease. Coach your service team strategically.