Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

These drivers will continue into the new year has contact centers strive to meet new customer demands – by upgrading technology while knowing how to deploy the new capabilities. To operationalize this model, IT will need to consider how best to support agents working from home. Supporting a Distributed Workforce.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 22, 2023

4) DIAL TRANSFER RATE Dial transfer rate reveals how often an agent transfers interaction to another agent. 5) AVERAGE HANDLE TIME Average handle time (or average hold time) measures the average amount of time between when an agent picks up the phone and when the call is disconnected.

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Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Part of that support should include clear guidelines for how to come to a remote work agreement the right way in the form of a remote work policy. Related Podcast: Service Agent Retention: How Contact Centers Can Retain Their Agents. How Can I Best Monitor Remote Employees? How To Create A Remote Work Policy.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speed Doesn’t Equal Success: The Limitations of AHT as a KPI by Othmar Mueller Von Blumencron (VIPdesk Connect) While top-notch products and services remain vital, the spotlight in recent years has undeniably shifted to the customer experience as a pivotal factor distinguishing one brand from another. is an excellent way to do so.

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NobelBiz

MAY 2, 2023

Read on to learn more about the importance of quality service, people, and technology, how to build a successful outbound lead generation strategy, and the major shifts and struggles that have occurred in the outbound lead generation space. As a side note, a CRM can also help you warm the leads before attempting a direct contact and pitch.

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Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

While sometimes interaction avoidance truly is an agent trying to get out of work, in many other instances, it’s a way to cope with feeling overwhelmed by customer mistreatment or aggression. They’re not avoiding interactions, but they’re not going the extra mile either, usually because they’ve become so disengaged.

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Solvvy

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Then you’ll need to focus on understanding customer expectations in your industry so that you know how to beat them. Gather data insights in real time from your existing customer base, using measurement tools like a CSAT (customer satisfaction survey). Want to deliver Zappos-level customer service?

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Smart Call Routing : Directs calls to the most suitable agent based on expertise, language, or past interactions. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI revolutionizes call centers by enabling smarter interactions and predictive insights. Achieving these goals requires a special balance between the human touch and technological innovation.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In today’s connected world, where the consumer wields enormous power, it is critical for a business to use analytics to come closer to the customer. There are also behavioral data, such as the history of the brand’s connection, the communication channels employed, etc. You may also find methods to improve your collaboration.

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Comm100

MARCH 28, 2019

Don’t fall into the same traps these companies did – read on for our advice on how to disaster-proof your live chats and guarantee the happiness, loyalty and respect of your customers. Here, the customer was stuck in a long queue , with canned messages adding no value during the wait time. A live chat interaction. Download Now.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

“Containment rate” (the percentage of total conversations fully handled by the bot), or its alternative name, “deflection rate”, is a key metric to track when trying to figure out how well your bot is performing. Keep in mind how the introduction of a digital assistant could alter existing performance indicators.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

“Containment rate” (the percentage of total conversations fully handled by the bot), or its alternative name, “deflection rate”, is a key metric to track when trying to figure out how well your bot is performing. Keep in mind how the introduction of a digital assistant could alter existing performance indicators.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 26, 2018

Our employees are trained to listen for and include those small pieces of information in the guest’s file – so the next agent who interacts with that guest can reference the small details. Every front desk agent is challenged to write a “WOW statement” every day about an awesome customer interaction. Finding the right balance is key.

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Vonage

JANUARY 20, 2016

CTI adapters- and the call center software that powers them- also open on-screen pop ups for agents that include incoming caller information – and even case information pulled from the CRM – allowing your agents to personalize each customer interaction. Benefits of integrating your CRM and telephone system.

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Comm100

MARCH 28, 2019

Don’t fall into the same traps these companies did – read on for our advice on how to disaster-proof your live chats and guarantee the happiness, loyalty and respect of your customers. Here, the customer was stuck in a long queue , with canned messages adding no value during the wait time. A live chat interaction. Download Now.

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Kayako

MARCH 29, 2019

Train them on more than just product—teach them how to make customers happy. Empower them with the tools and autonomy to solve customer problems, without time-consuming and frustration-building escalation tiers. You can gauge first response times, average handle times, customer feedback scores… the sky’s the limit.

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Myra Golden

APRIL 11, 2023

This involves ensuring that your agents are well-trained, motivated, and equipped with the right tools to confidently deliver bad news, expertly de-escalate and control conversations, all with empathy and connection. This could involve training on product knowledge, customer service skills, and communication techniques.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Leading research and consulting firm Gartner predicts that Conversational AI will reduce contact centre labour costs by $80billion in 2026 and over the same period, one in 10 agent interactions (10%) will be automated, an increase from an estimated 1.6% of interactions today. Don’t get left behind.

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TechSee

JULY 17, 2018

Interactive voice response (IVR) is a technology that allows a computer to interact with customers through the use of voice and touch-tone telephone keypad. Enabling image input into IVR shortens the entire process significantly: shorter average handling times (AHT), shorter call times, and best of all, an opportunity to wow customers.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In our last blog, we revealed how customers crave speed, convenience and emotional empathy when interacting with their favourite brands, a paradox that threatens the status quo of today’s contact centre. In this blog, we throw the spotlight on technology and how to use it effectively, adding the human touch to digital interactions.

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Think Customers

APRIL 21, 2022

It’s up to businesses to figure out how to best meet those expectations. We’ll review those key differences, how to select the right approach, and best practices for delivering customer support that results in happy customers. It also saves customers time from having to repeat their question or issue.

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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

The call center experience is the overall interaction between the customer and the call center. To achieve this, you must provide each employee with sufficient training to be an effective communicator and interact with customers in a professional manner. Average Handle Time. Agent Attrition Rate.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 8, 2022

If companies gathered the data with an understanding of how to use it, they will be able to make a continuous improvement around the actual engagement, the interaction that’s happening with the customer. QA tools record phone calls, conduct surveys and collect a lot of data about how to improve the experience.

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Pointillist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

However your customers choose to interact with your organization, contact center leaders must ensure that all agents can meet customers where they are, understand each individual’s unique context and enable them to reach their goal. Traditionally, leaders focus on interactions within the contact center.

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TechSee

APRIL 2, 2019

The explosion in connected devices and the prevalence of online shopping mean that millions of products are now shipped daily, With online commerce projected to pass the $3 trillion mark in 2019. The missing link has always been the visual dimension: the ability to show the customer exactly how to proceed. What is Computer Vision AI?

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

But when the interactions between your customers and your agents are filled with repetitive questions, long holds, and awkward pauses, the human connection falls to the wayside. Here’s how AI makes the customer experience better by streamlining the agent experience and automating operations. Would you like me to do Y?”.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Ross Daniels outlines the most common pitfalls and how to navigate a smooth path to operational efficiency. In a world where ‘work from anywhere’ has become the norm, how do organisations manage the efficient scheduling and forecasting of their staff while keeping teams connected and meeting service levels? About the Author.

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GlowTouch

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

First, the obvious: an online interaction is not the same as a face-to-face transaction. The nature of this client’s business was also a tailor-made opportunity for our proprietary introductory training program on how to create “wow” user moments that turn service into a retention strategy and revenue-generating arm.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 15, 2022

They saw reduced average handle time, an increase in the number of customer conversations had, and an overall more convenient customer experience. Wondering how your company can make a real impact on your customers journey (furry or otherwise) by putting customer convenience first?

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Think Customers

JANUARY 25, 2021

Leading contact centers will use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to manage and simplify associates’ mundane, repetitive, and time-consuming tasks like identifying customers in the system, updating outdated information, and re-routing calls. FOUR: Cultivate empathetic customer-facing chatbots.

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

But when the interactions between your customers and your agents are filled with repetitive questions, long holds, and awkward pauses, the human connection falls to the wayside. Here’s how AI makes the customer experience better by streamlining the agent experience and automating operations. Would you like me to do Y?”.

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NobelBiz

JULY 25, 2023

Interaction Analytics often termed the keystone of customer engagement strategies, provides businesses with a profound look into customer behaviors, preferences, and patterns when engaging with products or services. What is Interaction Analytics?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

They instruct agents on why and how to say yes. If not, it is time to make a change. Whether this involves altering the policy or empowering agents to ignore the terms in certain situations, the move will result in more harmonious interactions – and more loyal customers. Goal: Improve Customer Loyalty.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 19, 2018

The inputs you use could be anything from customer feedback and QA scores to average handle times and first-call resolution. Make sure you congratulate them for great service interactions in both private micro-coaching sessions and in group training sessions. The Far Right: Your High Performers.

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Playvox

APRIL 5, 2022

These include cost and efficiency metrics, such as first contact resolution (FCR) and average handle time (AHT). Perhaps you’ve already heard about the benefits of a WEM suite and its positive impacts on performance, but you aren’t sure how to get started with this kind of software. Sign up for our newsletter.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

They include interactions, through text messages or emails. They serve as a direct line of communication, offering personalized interactions that can effectively address customer needs, resolve issues, and convert inquiries into tangible business outcomes.

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