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?

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Policies Guidelines Average Handle Time 74

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.

Contact Center 214

Contact Center Resources Guidelines Culture 214

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.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Self Service First Call Resolution Case Study 136

Interactions

MARCH 27, 2023

Protecting customer PCI data is always a risk for contact centers, regardless of whether agents work in-center or remotely. However, with more agents working offsite, contact center PCI compliance becomes much harder to enforce. Don’t leave your contact center’s compliance to chance.

Contact Center 62

Contact Center Policies Guidelines Culture 62

NobelBiz

MARCH 14, 2023

Debt collection agencies and contact centers are subject to strict regulations and laws governing their operations. One of the major issues faced by debt collection agencies and contact centers when it comes to compliance is the lack of the right solutions to be compliant. And pay extra attention to it.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Recording Call Center Guidelines 52

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.

Contact Center 77

Contact Center Policies eBook Interaction 77

NICE inContact

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Contact center SLAs can be external, for example in a contract with a customer for an Outsourcer (aka BPO), or internal, to measure, document and communicate your contact center’s performance for stakeholders within your organization, or to compare with other contact centers. So why do you care? .

Contact Center 122

Contact Center Guidelines Report Interaction 122

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Dead air time refers to the period of inactivity during customer interaction in a contact center; the time between when an agent finishes speaking and when the customer begins speaking or vice versa. To effectively train agents, you should : Develop and provide training programs focusing on effective communication and active listening.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Flow Call Recording How To 52

Talkdesk

MARCH 17, 2020

Historically, contact center customization — whether that’s changing the agent interface, building custom dashboards or integrating systems for improved context or process automations — has been a hassle. Your contact center can coordinate outreach on multiple channels, such as email, text message or even social media.

Contact Center 94

Contact Center Self Service Tourism Travel 94

Interactions

APRIL 9, 2020

And when it comes to customer experience, it’s important that especially during times of uncertainty and chaos, communication is still efficient and customers have the ability to ask questions and get answers without frustration. Streamline messaging and communication. Scale, and fast.

Contact Center 71

Contact Center Virtual Agent Tips Case Study 71

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Many elements contribute to the establishment of trust between your contact center and a client, including phone reception, treatment efficiency, speed, and correctness of replies. The significance of Local Caller ID Solution for Contact Centers A Local Caller ID Solution is a valuable tool for managing your contact center calls.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Connections Omni-Channel Contact Center Software 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Many elements contribute to the establishment of trust between your contact center and a client, including phone reception, treatment efficiency, speed, and correctness of replies. The significance of Local Caller ID Solution for Contact Centers A Local Caller ID Solution is a valuable tool for managing your contact center calls.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Connections Omni-Channel Contact Center Software 52

Strativity

MARCH 30, 2020

This is especially true for employees working in contact centers and customer care departments who are tasked with providing customers with information, support, and a positive experience. Changes to the modern contact center environment . Modern contact center environments are often fast-paced, stressful, and demanding.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Guidelines CRM Call Recording 52

COPC

APRIL 1, 2024

Global Benchmarking Series | Contact Center Technologies Today, executives deploy digital solutions with increased confidence and swiftness. Contact Center Training: A Digital Leap Forward The way we train new hires at contact centers has changed drastically.

Customer Experience 89

Customer Experience Contact Center Gamification Chatbots 89

Playvox

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They make customers the center of their business strategy, execute on delivering outstanding customer experiences, and strive for continuous improvement. It’s often the continuous improvement or quality management (QM) piece where contact centers struggle. It’s often regarded as restrictive, costly, and an afterthought.

Customer Centricity 83

Customer Centricity Contact Center Management Customer Satisfaction 83

NobelBiz

JUNE 13, 2023

When it comes to business communication, one common issue you might face is having your numbers labeled as spam. The intricate mechanisms behind call labeling and the factors influencing the classification of calls have become the focal point for contact centers striving to maintain effective communication with their clients.

Measurement 97

Measurement Guidelines Contact Center Contact Center Software 97

Playvox

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not only do contact center agents want additional flexibility in their work schedules, but many leaders saw that agents did not need to be in a defined office space to get their jobs done well. Ramp Up Communication It is said that people only retain a portion of what they hear.

Management 88

Management Gamification Contact Center Policies 88

COPC

JANUARY 9, 2024

The requirements for obtaining COPC certification involve thoroughly evaluating the organization’s processes and measuring performance against the COPC CX Standard’s best practices and guidelines. With a global footprint, we sometimes face communication gaps and inefficiencies.

Customer Experience 75

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Guidelines Customer Care 75

COPC

MARCH 11, 2024

Early attrition poses a significant and costly challenge for contact centers. and Centrical have teamed up to present the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, offering strategies to increase call center retention and lower attrition-related expenses. To address this issue, COPC Inc.

Call Center 98

Call Center Gamification Contact Center Training 98

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Average talk time (ATT) is often a neglected little contact center metric. They are not only the face of your contact center, but of your entire organization. While many contact centers are justifiably concerned with meeting AHT targets, we can’t forget the importance of ATT.

Metrics 161

Metrics Average Handle Time Contact Center Guidelines 161

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This efficiency reduces idle time and increases overall contact rates. NobelBiz OMNI+ takes the capabilities of Predictive and Power Dialing to the next level, transforming the contact center landscape with its versatile suite of dialing options. Read Case Study Watch video CRM Integration What Is a CRM Call Center Integration?

Call Center 59

Call Center Self Service Software Contact Center 59

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Average talk time (ATT) is often a neglected little contact center metric. They are not only the face of your contact center, but of your entire organization. While many contact centers are justifiably concerned with meeting AHT targets, we can’t forget the importance of ATT.

Metrics 146

Metrics Average Handle Time Contact Center Guidelines 146

NICE inContact

JANUARY 24, 2017

This is especially relevant for contact centers where agents suffer from change-fatigue – what’s going to get them excited to adopt this system over all those others you’ve implemented in the past? A good change management strategy involves communicating with and engaging your end-users long before your actual Go-Live date.

Call Center 120

Call Center Technology Contact Center Gamification 120

TechSee

JANUARY 5, 2021

How will service organizations determine and communicate their policies regarding vaccinating their employees, and how will those decisions impact their ability to deliver service to customers? Vaccination Policies for Contact Center Agents. Impact of Vaccine on Employees.

Contact Center 109

Contact Center Policies Survey Consumers 109

COPC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BACKGROUND The COPC Standards Committee is a group of industry leaders composed of the largest buyers and providers of customer experience (CX) operational services, including contact center support.  This powerful technology is becoming integral to customer service frameworks, especially in contact center operations.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Metrics Training Call Center 52

UJET

MARCH 24, 2020

Contact-Center-as-a-Service platforms don’t require locally installed specialized contact center software, while agents simply need a stable internet connection, browser, and compatible headset to communicate with consumers. The second is to provide the tools and guidance to complete the necessary tasks.

Tips 86

Tips Guidelines Contact Center Software Contact Center 86

Talkdesk

MAY 12, 2020

Guaranteeing high levels of productivity and motivation while maintaining a transparent and ongoing communication flow is a concern that leaders should pay close attention to, especially now that the workplace dynamic has changed so drastically. There are many steps you can take to successfully manage your remote team. Check it out below.

Management 82

Management How To Guidelines Contact Center 82

UJET

MARCH 24, 2020

Contact-Center-as-a-Service platforms don’t require locally installed specialized contact center software, while agents simply need a stable internet connection, browser, and compatible headset to communicate with consumers. The second is to provide the tools and guidance to complete the necessary tasks.

Tips 72

Tips Guidelines Contact Center Software Contact Center 72

TechSee

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Similarly, agents taking video calls should ensure their workspace is visually prepared based on clear guidelines. Prepare Open Lines of Communication and Collaboration. Similarly, set expectations for when and how agents are expected to communicate and collaborate internally.

Video 109

Video Guidelines Tips Connections 109

NICE inContact

JUNE 25, 2019

Social media is a relatively new medium of communication, and brands certainly must tailor their tone of voice and style of interaction to social channels. Furthermore, digital communication technologies drastically have influenced customer expectations, and this is the core reason why a shift in brand behavior is warranted.

Customer Expectations 136

Customer Expectations Customer Service Social Media Contact Center Software 136

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It might be time for your contact center to shift its focus from obsessing over issue avoidance and focusing on issue resolution! While it is possible to anticipate potential issues and create processes to address each scenario, agents should also be empowered to confidently handle outliers, within specified guidelines.

Loyalty 150

Loyalty Self Service Apparel Contact Center 150

NobelBiz

JUNE 19, 2023

Harnessing the power of real-time monitoring in call centers is like having a crystal ball that reveals customer needs and preferences in the moment, enabling personalized interactions that leave a lasting impression. Successfully integrating real-time call monitoring in your contact center requires a well-thought-out strategy.

Call Center 52

Call Center Contact Center First Call Resolution Metrics 52

Playvox

MARCH 7, 2024

It also notes that proactively working on leadership and communication styles, strengthening hybrid and flexible work modalities, and delving into creating professional career plans, enables a clear and actionable path to climb the corporate ladder, encouraging the creation of more vacancies where women can grow professionally.

Culture 87

Culture Policies Leadership Guidelines 87

CX Journey

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Fortunately, you don’t have to be Apple to stand out in your industry; even small changes in the contact center can shift your service from forgettable to remarkable. In the contact center, you can give customers the pleasure of chatting with friends by treating them as friends. Know your customer. Accept responsibility.

Customer Experience 90

Customer Experience Contact Center How To Guidelines 90

Talkdesk

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Add in security concerns and there is much to consider when creating a cell phone policy for agents in the contact center. When no guidelines are given, it can be hard to identify a problem and even harder to control it. If personal phone calls are permitted, define guidelines around where these should take place.

Policies 56

Policies Call Center Contact Center Guidelines 56

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

In this blog, we will explore how contact centers have transformed the industry and discuss the key metrics that should be tracked to ensure continued customer satisfaction. How the Customer Service Call Center has Impacted Business. Communication and Collaboration Effective communication is crucial for a successful partnership.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service e-support Contact Center 52

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It might be time for your contact center to shift its focus from obsessing over issue avoidance and focusing on issue resolution! While it is possible to anticipate potential issues and create processes to address each scenario, agents should also be empowered to confidently handle outliers, within specified guidelines.

Loyalty 122

Loyalty Self Service Apparel Contact Center 122