Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Chatbots have steadily grown in popularity to become a key component of customer service today. With a bot handling most chats, this means organizations can increase support capacity without growing team size, while also delivering 4/7 availability to their customers. Average Handle Time (AHT). Learn more.

Chatbots 216

Chatbots Metrics Average Handle Time Wait Times 216

COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the customer experience (CX) industry, offering businesses new opportunities to enhance their operations. So, let’s embark on this AI-powered journey together and unlock the true potential of customer experience. Nexcom A/S and COPC Inc.

Industry 114

Industry Customer Experience Analytics Training 114

Playvox

JANUARY 24, 2022

Delivering exceptional customer experiences is the new competitive advantage. 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.

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Measurement Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 88

Playvox

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s face it, the call center of yesteryear is not wholly relevant when looking at customer service operations today. For convenience, I’ll use the term “contact center,” but what does a modern contact center or customer support center look like? Many have shifted so that digital channels make up the bulk of their customer contacts.

Contact Center 72

Contact Center Multi-Channel Average Handle Time Omni-Channel 72

TechSee

JANUARY 24, 2023

By systematically and visually leading a caller through a series of steps, the service team can reduce costs by cutting the AHT spent on calls and increasing the number of customers they serve. This performance improvement is especially valuable when asking customers to perform complex tasks that extend the time of the call.

Engagement 109

Engagement Average Handle Time Call Center First Call Resolution 109

Seaton CX

MAY 24, 2023

But is the customer experience getting any better? According to an IDC white paper published in January 2022 , 87% of companies believe they provide an excellent customer experience—but only 11% of customers agree. He faced a difficult challenge: improving project turnaround times. What happened?

Metrics 59

Metrics Customer Experience Contact Center Average Handle Time 59

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Those metrics were born in an era when customer service was a race, where whoever got to the finish line first (i.e. off the phone) – upsetting the least number of hurdles, extra points for a graceful gait – was the champion, the most successful, the most likely to win “customer service agent of the year.”.

Metrics 219

Metrics Customer Care Measurement Contact Center 219

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives.

Customer Experience 92

Customer Experience Contact Center Airlines Average Handle Time 92

Uniphore

JUNE 16, 2021

You probably already think enough about Average Handle Time, or AHT for short. AHT is the average length of time it takes an agent to complete a call. 67% of interactions involve a time-consuming diagnosis 60% of customer-assistance occupations are automatable* 30% of common call center tasks are automatable*.

NPS 147

NPS Net Promoter Score Contact Center Self Service 147

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In today’s business world, about 89% of businesses compete solely based on customer experience (CX). Building a solid customer experience strategy to attract new customers and retain existing ones is even more crucial for business success now. What is a customer experience strategy, and why is it important?

Self Service 52

Self Service Net Promoter Score Strategy Effort Score 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

Call Center 105

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 105

NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

Let’s delve deeper and explore the dashboard functionalities, key metrics, best practices, and their pivotal role in enhancing customer satisfaction. From call volume and trends to agent performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency, these dashboards provide a holistic view of the contact center ecosystem.

Call Center 59

Call Center Contact Center Average Handle Time Multi-Channel 59

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Average handle time is an important contact centre metric but it can be a double-edged sword that creates customer dissatisfaction. The experience a company provides is as important as its products or services, as confirmed in a study by Salesforce of nearly 17,000 consumers worldwide.

Average Handle Time 59

Average Handle Time Multi-Channel Contact Center Metrics 59

ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Julien Rio whos writes about the most common KPIs and how to understand them, select the right ones and how to improve them. – Shep Hyken. Depending on whether your Customer Care department is an extension of your marketing or your customer service strategy, the KPIs you give yourself may be different.

Customer Experience 85

Customer Experience Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Customer Care 85

NobelBiz

JULY 11, 2022

To provide a better customer experience (CX), dynamic agent scripting is required. This article discusses Dynamic Agent Scripting, its nature, benefits, and impact on the customer experience. The agents only choose answers from the program corresponding to each customer’s response to the query.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Experience Contact Center Omni-Channel 52

ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

What is the purpose of customer experience management? Customer experience. Share this article. Share this article. Why should you think about implementing customer experience management measures, and how can you track all the data needed to develop practices that will improve the journey of your customers?

Customer Experience Management 52

Customer Experience Management CEM Customer Experience Management 52

BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

What Does Content and Ad Review Have in Common with Customer Service? Listen to the audio or read the article. At the core of content and ad review is the commitment to supporting the user experience. Essentially, content review is just a different kind of customer contact. Content review is a topical subject these days.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Average Handle Time Policies First Call Resolution 120

CSM Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Customer experience is more important than ever. As already-high customer expectations continue to evolve, businesses need to pivot rapidly to meet them. And with so much still in flux, that’s not set to change any time soon. To improve customer experience, contact center leaders need to first improve agent experience.

Customer Experience 59

Customer Experience Contact Center Average Handle Time Effort Score 59

BlueOcean

JUNE 26, 2018

When it comes to customer experience, there’s a lot of cross-over between the hospitality industry and the contact center industry. We’re both in the business of earning a customer’s repeat business through the quality of the experience we deliver. How do metrics and standards play a role in customer service?

Customer Service 353

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Hotels 353

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Improvements which increase customer lifetime value (more revenue) and lower operating costs (more profit). When using older contact center systems, you are likely to find inefficiencies in the areas of average handle times (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and agent occupancy. Think of the possibilities.

Contact Center 121

Contact Center Self Service Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 121

NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? This comprehensive approach allows businesses of all sizes to unlock a deeper understanding of their customer’s journey, preferences, and pain points.

Call Center 59

Call Center Report Contact Center Net Promoter Score 59

TechSee

JULY 9, 2019

According to Gartner , organizations should strive to deliver low-effort customer experiences because simplicity is the most significant driver of loyalty. In fact, 96% of customers who experience a high-effort interaction become more disloyal compared to just 9% who have a low-effort experience.

Call Center 143

Call Center Self Service Effort Score Contact Center 143

Talkdesk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Global contact centers and customer experience (CX) leaders are looking for solutions that act as a catalyst in the remote working environment, so their agents are more empowered to provide the services and support that customers need right now. Let’s take a look at how you can empower remote support heroes.

Self Service 116

Self Service Management Net Promoter Score Average Handle Time 116

Playvox

JUNE 22, 2023

Call center leaders are under increased pressure to improve operational and agent efficiencies and look for cost-cutting opportunities while delivering outstanding customer experience (CX) — a tricky balancing act for sure. Are your customers happy? How are you tracking customer satisfaction and customer experiences?

Call Center 52

Call Center Metrics Contact Center Net Promoter Score 52

Chattermill

JUNE 3, 2019

Customer Experience Measurement: Which Metrics Should You Focus On? customer experience. In this article, we'll guide you through the various customer experience metrics and how best to measure and optimise your customer experience. customer experience metrics.

Metrics 85

Metrics Measurement Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 85

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Not only is this a frustrating waste of time for you (the customer), it can also heavily affect a brand’s reputation. But what is too often overlooked is the impact these interactions and frustrations are having on agents’ mental health and productivity.

Brands 59

Brands Average Handle Time Call Recording Software 59

Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

They’re protecting and building your company’s brand — no matter what they have to deal with from customers. Signs And Effects Of Poor Agent Emotional Well-Being In Your Contact Center Working with customers requires a lot of emotional labor from your customer service center agents — even if customers are happy.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Average Handle Time Study Feedback 78

NobelBiz

APRIL 25, 2023

Implementing these tactics will save money and enhance customer satisfaction and overall business performance. This article is here to tell you that cost reduction needs to be a top priority for contact centers worldwide in the present-day crisis environment. Often, people associate cutting costs with damage control.

Call Center 52

Call Center Contact Center Strategy Average Handle Time 52

ViiBE Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Since they’re the most involved with customer interactions, their performance directly affects the customer experience. This article will teach you how to measure an agent’s performance and other important customer service metrics. It roughly shows the number of calls handled per agent.

Call Center 98

Call Center First Call Resolution Average Handle Time Virtual Call Center 98

ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Let me count the ways!

Customer Service 24

Customer Service Average Handle Time Metrics Social Media 24

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? In this article, we’ll explore how technology can be a game-changer in managing call escalations, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions.

Call Center 106

Call Center Management Contact Center Wait Times 106

Kayako

MARCH 3, 2016

When it comes to customer support, the ability to experiment, tweak, and improve your service is a huge part of making your customers’ experience great. We have put together a list of key customer service metrics, so you can be sure that your support team is doing the best it can to help your customers.

Metrics 120

Metrics Net Promoter Score Self Service Effort Score 120

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

After call work (ACW) refers to the tasks completed by a customer service agent once the call with the customer has been completed. This article explains the importance of after call work and explores emerging approaches to streamlining the post-call process for frontline employees. Why agents often neglect ACW.

Average Handle Time 84

Average Handle Time Contact Center CRM How To 84

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore proven strategies and techniques to help you unlock the full potential of your team and achieve stellar performance. Hyper efficiency is a term used to describe the streamlining of processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer service. Look no further!

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Management Gamification 52

Myra Golden

APRIL 11, 2023

With customer expectations rising and budgets tightening, contact centers are under pressure to deliver excellent service while reducing costs. By optimizing your workforce, using technology, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you can deliver an exceptional customer experience while improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Strategy 52

Strategy Contact Center Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 52

COPC

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The findings align with the unanimous feedback livepro receives from our clients and their agents: Having a tool that agents can trust and rely on to answer any customer question independently improves confidence, retention and engagement. Poorly designed tools cause agents to struggle to find the right article.

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Software Engagement Management 52

NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a journey that will take your operations from average to exceptional. In this article, we’ll explore actionable strategies that will help you revolutionize your contact center’s performance and create experiences that leave customers raving.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service 98