COPC

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In last month’s article , we looked at how coaching customer satisfaction (CSAT) to a number may lead to wasted time and effort, employee dissatisfaction, and difficulty improving CSAT results. That’s what we will talk about in this article. What tangible actions can you take to improve your situation?

Customer Satisfaction 94

Customer Satisfaction Metrics Average Handle Time Contact Center 94

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

Magellan Solutions

MARCH 5, 2023

As a business expands, it often needs to broaden its product lines and services just to meet the increasing demands of its customers. That’s what this article will discuss in detail. Among them are customer expectations, performance metrics, issues with the service, performance levels, and abandonment rate.

Average Handle Time 98

Average Handle Time Abandon Rate Metrics Telecommunications 98

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

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 research revealed that 88% of customers agreed with this statement and that 43% of them still prefer non-digital channels.

Average Handle Time 59

Average Handle Time Multi-Channel Contact Center Metrics 59

Horizon CX

MARCH 19, 2022

So, what exactly is AI and how are organizations applying it, and most importantly, how does it either enrich or diminish the Customer Experience? A recent article from TechTarget states; “Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

Customer Journeys 130

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Average Handle Time Survey 130

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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 24

Customer Service Average Handle Time Metrics Social Media 24

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

Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To make remote or hybrid work a success in your customer service center, setting a strong policy is a must. Related Article: 5 Ways Contact Center Managers Are Adapting to Remote Work. If you’re not offering remote work arrangements or are planning to bring agents back to an office this year, it might be time to reconsider.

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Policies Guidelines Average Handle Time 74

NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. But, how is the Average Handling Time (AHT) calculated? Everything is explained in this article. What are the appropriate methods to maximize it?

Average Handle Time 52

Average Handle Time Contact Center Management Call Center 52

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 Call Center 147

Innovative CX

AUGUST 10, 2021

In 2013, Oracle conducted a research study among executives regarding the state of their customer experience initiatives. While I’m hopeful a lot has changed in the past 8 years, I fear it hasn’t as organizations continue to struggle with integrating customer and employee experience strategies fully into their DNA.

Connections 59

Connections Customer Experience Average Handle Time Contact Center 59

Call Experts

APRIL 14, 2022

The goal of ASA is to answer calls quickly and efficiently while meeting customer expectations. Unfortunately, it is often more complicated than measuring how long it takes for customers to wait for someone to pick up the phone. In a perfect world, customers would only call your call center if everything was going smoothly.

Call Center 98

Call Center Metrics First Call Resolution Average Handle Time 98

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

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

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. In fact, recent research shows that 69% of agents reference background noise around them or customers as a key component of declining mental wellbeing.

Brands 59

Brands Average Handle Time Call Recording Software 59

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 96

Customer Experience Contact Center Airlines Average Handle Time 96

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

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 15, 2017

My first manager had a poster on his wall that said, “There isn’t a lot of traffic on the extra mile,” a tenet of Customer Service. Today, that poster might read, “Why meet customer expectations when you could exceed them?” The authors argued bad customer service had the most impact on loyalty—by destroying it.

Loyalty 121

Loyalty Self Service Average Handle Time Training 121

COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the customer experience (CX) industry, offering businesses new opportunities to enhance their operations. This blog article discusses the importance of employing multiple types of AI, implementing effective controls and guardrails, and adapting specific roles within the CX organization.

Industry 116

Industry Customer Experience Analytics Training 116

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

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

Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A 24-hour customer service number can be a great asset to any business. It gives customers the confidence and support to call at any time and address their issues promptly and professionally. Today, customer service is a necessity for any business. In this article, we will dive into customer service.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Average Handle Time Customer Retention Self Service 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2021

This week we feature an article from Tanya Bansal , Marketing Executive at Ameyo. We know that as much as optimizing customer experience is essential, it is also important to provide an exceptional experience to the remote agents. F or more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

Call Center 91

Call Center Virtual Call Center Contact Center Average Handle Time 91

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Today, contact center leaders who embrace the cloud are quick to see its benefits – powering engaging customer experiences while positively impacting business outcomes. In an environment where customer expectations are rapidly evolving, and flexibility is key to survival, cloud platforms have set new standards for engagement and satisfaction.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Virtual Agent Net Promoter Score Self Service 120

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. This article delves into the essential aspects of call center optimization, including the tools and best practices that can drive performance improvements.

Call Center 104

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

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

TechSee

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

When it takes longer to find the right resolutions, a higher Average Handling Time (AHT) will follow. All this adds up to higher costs for the organization and a major blow to customer satisfaction. It allows a customer service agent to view a customer’s issue through their smartphone camera or by sharing their screen.

Knowledge Base 109

Knowledge Base Contact Center Customer Service Self Service 109

Talkdesk

MARCH 24, 2020

Now, we’re going to dive into the different stakeholders within and outside of the contact center who will benefit from this evolution of the traditional knowledge base, and how you can use it to transform your customer experience. . A true AI-powered knowledge base benefits: Customers. Knowledge Base Administrators.

Knowledge Base 57

Knowledge Base Self Service Net Promoter Score Average Handle Time 57

Natalie Petouhof

AUGUST 15, 2022

Original Article by Mila D’Antonio. Their first book The One-to-One-Future (1993) described the approach of businesses nurturing relationships with each customer by collaborating with them and differentiating them. This climate requires enterprises and customers to push themselves in creative directions.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Average Handle Time Omni-Channel Policies 52

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Faced with this dramatic rise in AI-driven tech for customer service, you might expect the number of agents to decrease but therein lies an interesting paradox. The response from 400 contact centre managers around the world is clear and reflects Calabrio’s own conversations with customers. Calabrio is a trusted ally to leading brands.

Self Service 52

Self Service Average Handle Time Contact Center Training 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

Omni-Channel 97

Omni-Channel Self Service Policies Abandon Rate 97

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

Vonage

MARCH 11, 2016

I recently had a customer service experience over the phone that proved why the phone is still king. Like an estimated 57 percent of customers , I first went online to find some self-help. There were a few knowledge base articles, but none of them fixed my phone. Time to call. But, to a customer, it was awesome.

Omni-Channel 120

Omni-Channel Wireless Contact Center Average Handle Time 120

TechSee

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In this article we will discuss how to reduce returns in e-commerce and explore a number of tried and true strategies. One method used by retailers to address the challenge of how to reduce customer returns, is restocking fees. Restocking Fees. This video says it all: Better Instruction Manuals. Use of Analytics.

How To 124

How To e-support Self Service Retail 124

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

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? At its core, contact center reporting is the systematic process of capturing, analyzing, and leveraging data from every customer interaction across various channels.

Call Center 59

Call Center Report Contact Center Net Promoter Score 59