Remove Average Handle Time Remove Contact Center Remove Customer Service Strategies Remove Management
article thumbnail

My Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Contact Centers

Talkdesk

With 2019 coming to an end, it is now time to check the rear-view mirror, reflect on the evolving realities throughout this year, and to look further up the road as new trends set the pace of a decade ahead for contact centers and customer service strategy. Resolution 4: Enable The Knowledge Worker.

article thumbnail

What Is Call Center Reporting & How Does It Work?

NobelBiz

As a call center stakeholder—be it an owner, manager, or supervisor—the task of harnessing call center reporting to pinpoint areas for improvement, optimize agent performance, and ultimately enhance customer satisfaction can seem daunting. Table of Contents What is Call Center Reporting?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of October 2, 2023

ShepHyken

In an age where products and services are often similar, it’s the memorable and positive interactions that truly distinguish one brand from another. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. Some companies look for low AHTs, hoping to manage more calls per hour or shift with a lower time.

article thumbnail

Will Your Customer Service Strategy Survive Against the Competition?

West Monroe

How well do your existing service experiences—such as direct research and surveying—address customers’ needs and preferences? Are your agents able to provide the best service possible? How well do internal knowledge management and service teams operate? KPIs are the heartbeat of service.

article thumbnail

Do More With Less: 3 Effective Strategies to Maximize Your Contact Center’s Potential

Myra Golden

A whopping one-third of contact centers have laid off employees in the last 12 months, reducing their headcount by about 33%. Despite fewer resources and fewer employees, contact centers are expected to achieve the same or better results. But how can they achieve this?

article thumbnail

Cold transfer vs. warm transfer: when’s the right time to use them?

Think Customers

It’s a common part of many contact center calls: the transfer. They have the potential to frustrate callers and associates alike – callers don’t like spending extra time on a call or, worse yet, having to repeat themselves; and associates worry about transfers’ effects on average hold times and customer satisfaction.

article thumbnail

Why A Digital Contact Center Is Essential for Meeting Today’s Customer Expectations

Playvox

Unlike my favorite fruit seller, you’ve got hundreds or thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of customer issues that require sophisticated, efficient customer care through the right contact center solutions. What Is A Digital Contact Center? Is your contact center omnichannel?