Think Customers

JANUARY 18, 2022

Customer service interactions can quickly evolve, requiring different channels and tools. A quick live chat with a bot, for instance, can rapidly escalate to an emergency call with an agent, which we refer to as an associate, and vice versa. What is a chatbot? What is an IVR? The best fit.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Chatbots Self Service Average Handle Time 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How to Make It Easy for Customers to Find Answers. Shep Hyken interviews Joe Jorczak, Head of Industry for Service & Support at Yext , a company that offers an AI-powered Answers Platform that understands the natural language that mirrors how customers ask questions with the capability to provide direct answers.

Self Service 70

Self Service Average Handle Time Knowledge Base Chatbots 70

Inbenta

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They’re turning to online channels for self-service insurance information and support — instantly, seamlessly, and at any time. According to a 2021 report, 50% of customers rank digital communications as a high priority (but only 17% of insurers use them). Chatbot use cases for policyholders.

Insurance 52

Insurance Chatbots Customer Journeys Case Study 52

Magellan Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Facing customer retention challenges, especially when you’re still getting the hang of things, is crucial. Outsourcing their inbound call center services. But the question is, how much are you willing to spend for better customer service? Implement Self-Service Options.

Call Center 52

Call Center Self Service Telecommunications Abandon Rate 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

CSM Magazine

JULY 16, 2020

The sudden need to enable remote working has impacted all companies and operations, and customer service is no different. We are also seeing more and more organisations working to improve customer self-service options through digital channels. Agent retention must be a priority .

Omni-Channel 59

Omni-Channel Financial Self Service Customer Experience 59

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

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. Nexcom A/S and COPC Inc.

Industry 114

Industry Customer Experience Analytics Training 114

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. Unify to Deliver Immersive Customer Experiences. Use Next-Gen AI Reduce Handle Time and Service Cost.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Virtual Agent Net Promoter Score Self Service 120

CSM Magazine

JULY 16, 2020

The sudden need to enable remote working has impacted all companies and operations, and customer service is no different. We are also seeing more and more organisations working to improve customer self-service options through digital channels. Agent retention must be a priority .

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Financial Self Service Customer Experience 52

Think Customers

MARCH 2, 2023

Workforce reductions are tempting in the face of economic headwinds but technology and customer experience experts urge contact center leaders to take the long view, and resist. ” “A lot of brands have a tendency toward what I call the ‘CX sacrifice,’ reducing staff and decreasing your time to serve.

Self Service 52

Self Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Roadmap 52

Bold360

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Every customer expects fast and accurate service. But too often customers who contact a business are put in a queue where they must “wait for the next available agent.” Who is satisfied by this time-consuming routing roulette? I love constantly repeating the same information,” said no customer, ever.

Chatbots 98

Chatbots Self Service Contact Center Average Handle Time 98

Talkdesk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

During last year’s open enrollment period, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported more than 5.78 In addition, a number of Talkdesk’s healthcare customers typically double their contact center workforce to meet the surge in calls. million calls related to healthcare coverage to its contact center.

Abandon Rate 67

Abandon Rate Customer Experience Healthcare Contact Center 67

Playvox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Being short-staffed causes gaps in the schedule and results in a situation where there are simply not enough agents to handle volume. One of the first places this shows up is higher average speed to answer (ASA). Customers will only wait so long in the queue before they give up. Degraded customer experience.

Contact Center 73

Contact Center Self Service Management Abandon Rate 73

TechSee

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

AI applications are revolutionizing the way telecoms operate, optimize and provide service to their customers. Today’s communications service providers (CSPs) face increasing customer demands for higher quality services and better customer experiences (CX).

Trends 107

Trends Industry Telecommunications Chatbots 107

Bold360

AUGUST 20, 2017

When it comes to customer service, your foot soldiers are often the customer-facing first line of defense. in your brick-and-mortar store or the person who picks up the phone to soothe a frustrated caller, this moment is essential for building brand loyalty and creating a CX tailored to satisfy customers.

First Call Resolution 45

First Call Resolution Chatbots Self Service Multi-Channel 45

Eptica

JANUARY 9, 2019

3 ways to deliver real value from VoC insight Voice of the Customer (VoC) was a major focus for Eptica in 2018, with the successful launch of vecko, our customer insight solution. The importance of trust to customer experience in 2019 Consumers are becoming more and more demanding, but what really makes them tick?

Average Handle Time 89

Average Handle Time Self Service Chatbots ROI 89

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In a digital-first era, how do organisations show customers they care? Ross Daniels at Calabrio has a simple but effective checklist to humanise the customer experience using the latest tech innovations. These double-edged customer expectations also present a unique opportunity to empower agents and enhance CX.

Technology 59

Technology Self Service Average Handle Time Analytics 59

CSM Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

David Grimes, CEO and Founder of Sorted offers some key tips to retailers on how to reduce high WISMO and WISMR contact rates while at the same improving the customer experience. Today, roughly 50% of customers say they would switch to a new brand after just one bad experience. Online retail is booming like never before.

Self Service 76

Self Service Tips Retail Average Handle Time 76

Myra Golden

APRIL 11, 2023

With customer expectations rising and budgets tightening, contact centers are under pressure to deliver excellent service while reducing costs. This could involve training on product knowledge, customer service skills, and communication techniques. Learn more about Customer Service Master Class.

Strategy 52

Strategy Contact Center Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 52

UJET

DECEMBER 10, 2020

And there’s a very simple way to unlock each of your customer service agent’s full potential—give them a rock-star number two player. And you can leverage Virtual Agents’ artificial intelligence (AI) to level up your customer experience in a big way. Babe Ruth had Lou Gehrig—the list goes on. The UJET Virtual Agents.

Virtual Agent 72

Virtual Agent Customer Service Self Service Average Handle Time 72

UJET

DECEMBER 10, 2020

And there’s a very simple way to unlock each of your customer service agent’s full potential—give them a rock-star number two player. And you can leverage Virtual Agents’ artificial intelligence (AI) to level up your customer experience in a big way. Babe Ruth had Lou Gehrig—the list goes on. The UJET Virtual Agents.

Virtual Agent 72

Virtual Agent Customer Service Self Service Average Handle Time 72

Bold360

APRIL 28, 2021

In fact, one business (and Bold360 customer) experienced a jump in customer satisfaction (CSAT) from 67% to 90%. The business in question is a large financial services institution in the UK that’s been around for more than a century and a half. The Challenge: Service Bottlenecks. Add a Chatbot.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Banking Chatbots Self Service 52

TechSee

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Artificial Intelligent applications are revolutionizing the way telecoms operate, optimize and provide service to their customers. Today’s communications service providers (CSPs) face increasing customer demands for higher quality services and better customer experiences (CX).

Industry 100

Industry Telecommunications Trends Self Service 100

Eptica

AUGUST 1, 2018

Satisfied employees are likely to be more engaged, give better service, stay for longer and are generally more productive. At the same time, working in customer service is a stressful and high-pressure job. To read the first post, on reducing Average Handling Time and improving quality, click here.

Average Handle Time 70

Average Handle Time Self Service Knowledge Base Contact Center 70

Bold360

JANUARY 10, 2019

I’ve already provided my overall predictions around AI in 2019 , but another area I think we’ll see a dramatic shift away from the status quo is in how customer service teams work overall and, fundamentally, how they approach and grow in their careers. Here’s why: Chatbots will handle the grunt work.

Chatbots 49

Chatbots Customer Service Self Service Average Handle Time 49

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 96

Omni-Channel Self Service Policies Abandon Rate 96

VDS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As companies scrambled to drive efficiencies and cut costs, they adopted new ways to improve the experience for both the employee and the customer. There are many innovative ways to improve the experience for both your employees and customers. More, customers want seamless, effortless experiences.

Virtual Agent 52

Virtual Agent Customer Service Self Service Contact Center 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Advances in analytics and AI are pushing the barriers for Workforce Management (WFM) and Magnus Geverts at Teleopti, a Calabrio company, says it’s time to act now to take advantage of new initiatives, starting with a data-infused WFM strategy for better human interactions and superior customer experiences.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Self Service Contact Center Average Handle Time 40

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2021

Customer service leaders and chief information officers (CIOs) are often asked what are they doing about artificial intelligence and automation. Do they centre around increasing customer engagement? Select the right data – AI tools such as bots, chatbots and digital assistants are only as good as the data used to train them.

Self Service 52

Self Service Average Handle Time Automotive Chatbots 52

TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

Technology 122

Technology Customer Service Contact Center Gamification 122

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Hyper efficiency is a term used to describe the streamlining of processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer service. These metrics should be data-driven, allowing you to identify areas of improvement and track progress over time.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Management Gamification 52

RapportBoost

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Did you miss this Customer Experience Update Webinar from the end of November? Read the transcript below: Nicholas Rodriguez: …the highest priorities for Contact Centers that focus on the customer. So, Talkdesk Enterprise Contact Center empowers companies to make their Customer Experience a competitive advantage.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Customer Centricity Omni-Channel Chatbots 40

Pointillist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

According to Forbes, poor customer service is costing businesses more than $75 billion a year. But many contact center leaders struggle to achieve these outcomes while simultaneously improving customer satisfaction. Contact centers are now considered more than just service centers. By Stephanie Ventura.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Customer Journeys Self Service How To 40

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? What is the Average Handling Time (AHT) for Contact Centers?

Average Handle Time 52

Average Handle Time Contact Center Management Call Center 52

Team HGS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

What Does Good Customer Service Look Like? At our February 7 webinar, Andrew Kokes, HGS Global Head of Marketing, and Henry Bruckstein, Founder, CANAM Research jointly presented the results of our first-ever “State of Customer Experience” Survey of nearly 100 customer experience executives, vice presidents, and directors.

Net Promoter Score 40

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Chatbots Contact Center 40