NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Michael Ferree: What was it like in 1999, on the hills of internet and things going digital, from a technology standpoint in the call center space? Steve Bederman: Well, back in the 70s when I first entered the space of call centers, you would call off list, working with piles of paper and sales agents would just dial.

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Playvox

JANUARY 11, 2024

Managing forecasting, scheduling, and agent productivity in a call center is a lot like searching for the fountain of youth. While we don’t have a roadmap to the proverbial fountain, we can help steer you in the right direction for better call center workforce management (WFM). But getting to this nirvana is no picnic.

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Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. Here’s the blueprint for achieving greater agent productivity in your call center. The quality of customer service and support can also have an impact on the productivity of a contact center.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 21, 2019

In our last blog article on the recent report, The Forrester Wave : Cloud Contact Centers, Q3 2018 , we highlighted the independent research group’s 32-point evaluation methodology and the depth and breadth of criteria asked of each vendor reviewed. Proof in action. Download the full Forrester Wave report here.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 1, 2024

Or, to book a platform demo – and see what this is all about – contact our team now. The post First Contact: Stories of the Call Center Podcast Wins Prestigious TMCnet Tech Podcast Award 2023 appeared first on NobelBiz.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 12, 2024

Here is a breakdown of how conversation intelligence operates: Data Collection: Conversation intelligence platforms can work as part of an omnichannel contact center to gather data from various sources, including audio recordings of phone calls, video conferences, chat transcripts, emails, and other written communication channels.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Contact centers are no exceptions. Contact center execs are keen on leveraging AI for the right use cases and the one team they rely heavily is IT. As IT leaders, here are some key aspects to think through as you roll out an AI project in your contact center. But it shows high potential.

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Playvox

APRIL 11, 2023

Engaged contact center agents are essential to the success of any customer service operation. But disengaged agents create challenges in a customer service center. Keep contact center agents engaged and dedicated to delivering world-class customer interactions by implementing these best practices today.

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Playvox

APRIL 12, 2022

There’s nothing more important than creating an optimal contact center schedule to ensure you and your agents have the structure you need to provide the best service possible. But have you taken the time to check that your contact center schedule isn’t doing more harm than good? What Is Contact Center Scheduling?

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Playvox

MARCH 12, 2023

Running a smooth and efficient contact center can feel like the ultimate struggle, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. Providing noteworthy customer experiences is a top priority for any business, and a well-run help desk, support center, or customer service center is the key to improving contact center performance.

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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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NICE inContact

JANUARY 24, 2017

You and your project team have poured hours into the design and implementation of your new call center technology platform, and the big day has finally arrived – Go-Live. Maybe you’ve even involved them in some pre-Go-Live meetings or shown them a demo to offer a sneak peek. Incentivize Adoption.

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Stella Connect

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It’s no secret that call centers have high turnover. In fact, research shows that the average annual attrition rate for contact center agents ranges between 30 to 45%—an astonishing 2X the average annual employee churn rate for all other types of jobs in the U.S. Feelings of isolation.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 20, 2022

Looking for ideas for how to create the best customer service training program for your contact center? So there’s no time like the present to create the best customer service training program for your contact center. 3: DO: Know when group training is most appropriate (and when it’s not).

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ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

What is the key to success in a call center? Call Center , Customer experience. What is a call center? Call centers are large, complex organizations that receive or transmit massive volumes of telephone calls every day. These phone calls are fielded by call center agents.

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Stella Connect

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Call centers are the ‘central command’ of day-to-day business operations as front-line teams provide service interactions determining if a customer loves your brand or chooses a competitor. As your business grows, the call center should evolve and adapt with it to meet the needs and expectations of your customers.

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Avaya

APRIL 27, 2017

But this May 22-25, when you arrive in Orlando for the 2017 ICMI Contact Center Expo and Conference , we think you’ll be heading for what we like to call the second happiest place on earth. At our demos, we believe customer service professionals will be as excited as kids visiting Goofy.

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Stella Connect

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Having strategies in place to be able to effectively manage and reduce call center call volume and wait times for customers is key to ensuring customer satisfaction (CSAT) and agent retention. . This when contact centers have also reported increases in call volumes, hold times, difficult calls, and escalations. .

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Many of the customers eying up solutions today are voice-only call centers who understand they need to digitally transform – but it can be difficult to know how to do that without an understanding of what it really means. An organization offering multiple customer channels is often referred to as having a “multichannel” contact center.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 8, 2024

NobelBiz OMNI+ is at the forefront of CCaaS solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of features, functionalities, and integrations tailored for diverse contact center needs. It is the quintessential tool for enhancing omnichannel contact center operations and ensuring maximum productivity.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In a world where customer service and support are crucial to business success, the importance of an efficient and effective contact center cannot be overstated. What is a Contact Center and How Does it Work? The primary goal of a contact center is to ensure that customers receive timely and effective support.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2021

In this last year, many call centers have struggled with leaders and agents leaving their positions at an alarming rate. Many call centers are finding that hybrid arrangements need constant care and attention. As the new workplace evolves, so does the scope of employee call center training.

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Call Experts

MAY 27, 2021

Do you know the total number of contact centers in the US? Remarkably, finding the right contact center partner is not as challenging as it sounds. . Before you go further, ask yourself, what does your business need from a contact center: Will you require 24-hour service? . Nearly sixty thousand !

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Stella Connect

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

You’ve dealt with it before and there’s no doubt you’ll face the same challenge again: call center turnover. While it may not seem astounding, companies often struggle with call center turnover and see the figure reach as high as 90% (or greater). What is Call Center Turnover, Anyway?

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Stella Connect

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fast-growing companies with ambitious customer service goals and limited resources may find call center staffing tricky — what’s the magic number of agents you need to meet demand and service customers effectively ? Calculating the right call center staffing level for your customer service team should rely on a tried-and-true formula.

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Incorporate a QA scorecard , as well as plenty of simulated service interactions, in your call center training program to boost agents’ confidence. The post Prepping Your Contact Center Team for the Holiday Season appeared first on Stella Connect.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @NobelBiz If you’re planning to step up your customer service and loyalty as a call center, we highly recommend this podcast episode: Master Call Center Customer Service in the Digital Age, with Jim Iyoob.

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Avaya

JUNE 22, 2017

The stage is set for Avaya customers and channel partners to see the future of customer experience (CX) at Call Center Week held at the Mirage Resort in Las Vegas, June 28-29. And Call Center Week will be no different: See live demos of world class customer engagement software and services.

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AWS Machine Learning

MARCH 1, 2024

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has created opportunities to improve the customer experience in the contact center space. With Amazon Lex bots, you can use conversational AI capabilities to enable these capabilities within your call center. Save your configuration.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Call centers bridge customers with the business. Major challenges faced by call centers. There are many scenarios where contact center representatives encounter problems that affect the quality of customer service and business suffers as a result. 6 ways co-browsing helps call centers.

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Playvox

JANUARY 25, 2024

Does your contact center “talk the customer talk” but sometimes gets stuck when it comes to matching up customer expectations with service and support delivery by your agents? How Workforce Optimization Works in a Contact Center The most valuable asset in a customer service organization or contact center is your workforce.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Fra nk Wassenbergh: How do you ensure a call center manager understands the capabilities & challenges of any CCaaS solution? We’re not in the contact center per se ourselves. Steve Bederman on the Call Center Chronicles Podcast. Steve Bederman: We had an epiphany, recently. Which one do you like?

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Talkdesk

MARCH 9, 2017

When it comes to making a decision about which contact center software to use for your team, the choice often comes down to two different solutions. Recently, G2 Crowd reviewed the contact center software industry, collecting reviews from individual users and synthesizing the results into overall ratings.

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Answer Dash

JANUARY 1, 2019

(This article is originally published at ICMI ) Hint: Focus on Agent Performance If you’ve sat through any customer service technology demos or walked the showroom floor at an industry conference, you’ve undoubtedly heard well-meaning sales folks speak of innovation, disruption, and automation.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Our mission is to help contact centers worldwide achieve their maximum productivity potential and provide our clients and the market with all the necessary tools to succeed. NobelBiz OMNI+ has been awarded the High Performer Badge , ranking #36 in the Contact Center Category.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 4, 2016

For better or worse, the bot has made its debut but what effect will bots have on call center jobs? Call Center Outsourcing. Many call center jobs have been moved to other countries, particularly India and the Philippines. So what IS the impact of bots on call center jobs? Stone Age Service.

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Talkdesk

JUNE 15, 2017

Your company’s call center is more than just a tool to contact customers and prospects. For the people on the other end of those calls, the call center is not only part of the communication process, it’s part of your company’s personality. Talkdesk can add a lot of value to your sales efforts.

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