BlueOcean

MAY 14, 2018

The purpose of a contact center RFP is no different: it’s an essential process to use when choosing an outsourcer. However, the contact center RFP is unique and can’t be modeled on the same old RFP template used for other services your company may procure. Sample Contact Center RFP Timeline.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It’s plain and simple, using plain language in customer interactions is good business for your contact center. This all leads to cost savings in your contact center. It’s defined as communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. You’re lowering call volume.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Business call forwarding is a vital tool that seamlessly redirects incoming calls to ensure constant communication with clients and colleagues. By incorporating call forwarding into their communication strategies, businesses can achieve higher connectivity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

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Playvox

APRIL 25, 2023

How can you spice up remote agent training at your contact center to make it the most engaging and effective it can be? Make A Plan Despite the ongoing debate on the benefits and drawbacks of in-person, hybrid, and remote work, recent data and predictions support remote and hybrid work in a contact center. Engagement.

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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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Quadient

MAY 23, 2022

Contact Center Wrap-Up—Where the Rubber Meets the Road. Customers who perceive their interactions with your company as highly positive purchase more of your products and/or services, purchase more frequently, are more loyal, and are more likely to share their positive views with personal contacts and online communities. .

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In an era defined by digital communication, mastering the art of business calls is non-negotiable. Welcome to the definitive guide on setting up a Virtual Phone System (VPS) – your ticket to seamless, efficient, and customer-centric communication.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 7, 2018

Contracting a new contact center outsourcer may be one of the most impactful decisions you make all year (no pressure, right?) This alone may give you enough insight to build a basic list of potential partners for your contact center RFP process. Draft Your Contact Center RFP. Planning for 2019 already?

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Playvox

JUNE 28, 2022

During the global pandemic, customers massively turned to digital communications, and, according to consumer studies , this change is here to stay. While presenting a tremendous opportunity for business growth, this trend also creates challenges for contact centers. This article will help guide the way.

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Comm100

MARCH 19, 2020

In the past few weeks, I’ve been reaching out to contact center managers to find out what key problems have been brought on by the coronavirus pandemic , and how they are dealing with them. By taking advantage of these tools, you too can keep customer communication (and your sanity!) Skyrocketing chat volume.

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Comm100

MARCH 19, 2020

In the past few weeks, I’ve been reaching out to contact center managers to find out what key problems have been brought on by the coronavirus pandemic , and how they are dealing with them. By taking advantage of these tools, you too can keep customer communication (and your sanity!) Skyrocketing chat volume. We’re here to help!

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Every interaction counts, and one frequently neglected yet vital touchpoint is the contact center. These centers, where customers engage with a company, hold significant influence over brand identity. For example, a customer calls a call center because they are experiencing difficulties with a product they purchased.

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

If your contact center is like most, you probably have a robust set of guidelines that document your procedures, detail your standards, and outline how employees should handle various situations. But one thing many contact centers are missing is a remote work company policy. What Is A Remote Work Policy?

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The DiJulius Group

MARCH 21, 2024

CNBC reports in an article, How Walmart, Delta, Chevron and Starbucks are using AI to monitor employee messages, there is a strong likelihood that artificial intelligence is scrutinizing your communications on platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and similar apps.

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InMoment XI

JULY 12, 2022

It’s common for frontline employees like contact center agents to be inundated with them—schedule adherence, efficiency, handle time, and hopefully, amid all of that and more, customer experience (CX) metrics. Metrics, metrics, metrics. Should that even BE an organizational expectation?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

In the busy and sometimes stressful environment of a contact center, maintaining employee well-being is both a challenge and a necessity. Industry research indicates: 74% of call center agents are at risk of burnout due to high emotional labor. 91% of call center agents experience anxiety and other mental health issues.

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Playvox

MARCH 21, 2022

If the labor shortage has left your contact center scrambling for staff, you might have overlooked a potential goldmine of knowledgeable, eager future team members: retirees. Related Article: 7 Proven Ways to Manage Contact Center Agent Staffing Shortages. ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE? Researchers say 1.5

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Playvox

AUGUST 30, 2022

Here’s an alarming statistic: More than half (56%) of contact center agents say they’d think about leaving their jobs if they couldn’t work remotely. ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE? Related Article: The Great Resignation: How to Retain Your Contact Center Agents. They initiate effective communication via Slack.” “My

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COPC

MAY 23, 2023

Most contact centers recognize the importance of team leaders. This article uses insights from the following research to reveal the quantifiable impact of contact center team leaders on employee satisfaction, retention and performance. US Employee Engagement Research Report COPC Inc.

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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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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. Not being in the same space as your agents means you have to go the extra mile to keep team communication, training, and motivation running smoothly.

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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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ShepHyken

JANUARY 29, 2021

This week we feature an article from babelforce, a global cloud communications platform. They provide some tips and tricks to set your business up for success in the contact center. Following best practices and applying hacks has proven fruitful for a lot of contact centers. Invest in your agents.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2022

This week we feature an article by Shruti Bansal, Digital Marketing Expert at Ameyo , an AI-powered contact center solution. She shares how contact centers can use voice bots to capture, interpret, and analyze verbal input from the speaker and reply in a similar natural language.?. What is Voice bot?

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Call avoidance is a common issue in contact centers and must be dealt with to ensure a positive experience for your customers. But agents can quickly become frustrated and overwhelmed when dealing with irate customers and high contact volumes, leading them to avoid interactions. 6 Tips For Writing Your Contact Avoidance Policy.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

Generally speaking, in the contact center space, people tend to look at the one-to-one interaction with an agent as the primary means of obtaining information about products and services. A functioning self-service system generally empowers clients with the tools and resources necessary for their inquiries. You guessed it; it’s money.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 16, 2023

This article will define emotional intelligence, its benefits for contact centers, and how it improves the customer experience. Relationship Management : Using emotional intelligence to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. Why Does it Matter for Contact Centers?

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Related Article: How to Maintain Your Company Culture as you Scale. ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE? Encouraging open communication – set aside times and create forums for people to communicate openly. This is more important now with the rise of contact center agents working remotely. What is a Collaborative Culture?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In order to address this issue, contact centers must prioritize agent retention as a key strategy for success. In this article, I’ll explore some proven techniques that can help you retain your best agents and build a motivated and reliable team.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you want to make a change, consider hiring experts who can look at your entire process and implement award-winning contact center solutions. This article will dive into how you can improve your customer service. You need to be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Listen to your customers.

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Playvox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There’s a storm brewing in customer service centers, and the aftermath could create some big challenges for contact center management. But only 40% of support center managers we talked to said they were planning to continue remote work in 2022. The State of Remote Work in Contact Centers. Leanne Y.,

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While It might be challenging, to be a leader in the contact center industry. Effective leadership has the ability to increase both your contact center performances and customer satisfaction. As a new contact center owner, you may think that you simply “lead” and do not contribute.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While It might be challenging, to be a leader in the contact center industry. Effective leadership has the ability to increase both your contact center performances and customer satisfaction. As a new contact center owner, you may think that you simply “lead” and do not contribute.

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Playvox

JULY 28, 2022

A contact center is a perfect place for a multigenerational team. Tapping into the capabilities of your multigenerational contact center agents is easier than you think — all it takes is a commitment from you as the leader. All these engagement drivers depend on you to develop and nurture them in your contact center.

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BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

If enhancing your customer experience is a strategic priority over the next 12 months, you might be looking at putting out a contact center RFP or RFI early in the new year. While some industries benefit from limits, the contact center world is very dependent on more intangible factors like cultural alignment and customer experience.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 21, 2022

Contact centers are becoming more advanced and they are also being impacted by the rise of new technologies. And while contact center is telephony is a more conventional but still commonly used communication channel, it has not escaped this resurgence and that’s where CTI or Computer Telephony Integration comes in.

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Playvox

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Gen Z is often recognized for having a communicative nature. . Now that we have an overview of the perspectives that will shape our workforce in the next three years, here are four tips to help you successfully manage a multi-generational contact center team. ENJOYING THIS ARTICLE? Sign up for our newsletter.

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