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Hyper Efficiency: The Next Frontier in Contact Center Operations Management

NobelBiz

For instance, McKinsey.com found that using advanced real-time analytics: reduced average handle time by up to 40%, increased self-service containment rates by 5 to 20%, cut employee costs by up to $5 million, boost the conversion rate on service-to-sales calls by nearly 50%, all while improving customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

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20 predictions for customer experience in 2020

Qualtrics

But we do expect AI to help drive adoption of virtual assistants and for it to become the primary channel of self service. However, this will mean human agents can save time and effort, become more productive, and focus on being a source of revenue rather than be a cost center. Numeracy and tech know-how will become standard.