InMoment XI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At its core, call center management is the art of overseeing the day-to-day operations of a call center, ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently. Call centers serve as hubs for customer interactions, making them a vital element of customer support.

Call Center 260

Call Center Strategy Management First Call Resolution 260

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Customer expectations are fairly straight forward, as they use SMS / text on a daily basis. Expectations for response times are fairly high: if you plan to support SMS, then be prepared to get back to your customers within a minute or two. And your agents overall spend less time on that interaction, too!

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Omni-Channel Interaction Customer Expectations 120

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. But sometimes the customer gets lost in all the talk about what brands should do to keep up with the increased speed of today’s interactions. 1) Speed is everything.

Customer Expectations 136

Customer Expectations Customer Service Social Media Contact Center Software 136

NICE inContact

JUNE 14, 2017

I’ve got some good news for you, we can help you gain some insight into how consumers are feeling about customer service interactions. inContact conducted research on Omnichannel customer service experiences and results. Only 42% of respondents indicated that they were satisfied with their last service interaction.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Customer Expectations Self Service Meeting 145

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Jim Iyoob, Chief Customer Officer at Etech Global Services.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

NICE inContact

JULY 24, 2019

Today, your customers are rapidly moving beyond first-generation digital channels (email, web chat, mobile apps) and on to next-generation digital channels (social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. And companies are starting to invest in supporting these agent-assisted and self-service digital channels.

Self Service 137

Self Service Consumers Contact Center Omni-Channel 137

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The research revealed that 88% of customers agreed with this statement and that 43% of them still prefer non-digital channels. So, is Average Handle Time (AHT) still a relevant metric and what does it mean for contact centres today? Just be sure to update your WFM strategy as you add new channels, agents and technology.

Average Handle Time 59

Average Handle Time Multi-Channel Contact Center Metrics 59

BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

TX strategy is the ultimate integration of customer experience (CX), employee experience (EX), the multi experience (MX), and user experience (UX). The highest performing companies will ensure these disciplines coexist, transforming their contact centers (and much of their business) to maximize their business outcomes.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Multi-Channel Strategy Self Service 156

CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

TCC plans to implement a broad range of Calabrio’s automated, data-driven solutions to support the contact centre complexity of its growing client base and hybrid-working in a multi-channel customer service environment. About Calabrio Calabrio is a trusted ally to leading brands.

Company 52

Company Multi-Channel Contact Center Customer Centricity 52

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

First introduced in 2010, Customer Effort Score (CES) is a fairly new contact center metric. Together with the “tried, trusted and true” Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) it helps you to measure just how happy your customers really are.

Net Promoter Score 149

Net Promoter Score Effort Score Contact Center Omni-Channel 149

NICE inContact

JUNE 17, 2019

Many companies underestimate just how much the customer experience on digital channels matter. So, it’s no surprise that when it comes to dealing with businesses, I prefer to use digital channels over live phone calls. Now think about service over your digital channels. Studies show I am not alone in this preference.

Analytics 136

Analytics Customer Experience Management Contact Center 136

NICE inContact

JUNE 17, 2019

Many companies underestimate just how much the customer experience on digital channels matter. So, it’s no surprise that when it comes to dealing with businesses, I prefer to use digital channels over live phone calls. Now think about service over your digital channels. Studies show I am not alone in this preference.

Analytics 136

Analytics Customer Experience Management Contact Center 136

NICE inContact

JUNE 27, 2019

As a multi-industry manufacturing company, Honeywell develops solutions around energy and efficiency. The company determined that customer experience excellence could be the catalyst for many of the business transformations it wanted to achieve.

Net Promoter Score 136

Net Promoter Score Virtual Call Center Contact Center Call Center 136

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

First introduced in 2010, Customer Effort Score (CES) is a fairly new contact center metric. Together with the “tried, trusted and true” Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) it helps you to measure just how happy your customers really are.

Net Promoter Score 120

Net Promoter Score Effort Score Contact Center Omni-Channel 120

NICE inContact

AUGUST 2, 2019

Most customers expect a self-service option on websites, and they want speed combined with personalization. The fact that live chat is a real-time engagement channel makes this possible. Key takeaway: Live chat delivers a service that customers want and helps agents work more efficiently at a lower cost than other channels.

Technology 229

Technology Customer Service Omni-Channel Self Service 229

NICE inContact

JULY 5, 2019

Chatbots are a kind of silver bullet to fulfill the needs of today’s demanding digital customers. Let’s take a closer look at 5 reasons customers love AI-driven chatbots. 1) Customers expect self-service options. And even if the bot can’t solve the problem, the customer knows they’re being taken care of.

Chatbots 139

Chatbots Self Service Contact Center Social Media 139

NICE inContact

MAY 24, 2016

For many, this term has become synonymous with customer feedback surveys, but that’s not exactly true. Voice of the Customer is a multi-faceted process to learn more about your customers. Are customers expecting something that you aren’t currently providing? Customer Service and Contact Center Input.

Feedback 131

Feedback Survey Multi-Channel Social Media 131

NICE inContact

JUNE 26, 2019

The line between traditional and digital communications has blurred, and savvy customers are demanding more from the companies they do business with. One top demand is for true omnichannel customer service , no matter the channel. Sounds reasonable, but how confident are businesses about their ability to meet these expectations?

Omni-Channel 149

Omni-Channel Contact Center Consumers Report 149

NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hey there, fellow contact center champions! Ready to dive deep into the heart of transforming your contact center’s performance? In this article, we’ll explore actionable strategies that will help you revolutionize your contact center’s performance and create experiences that leave customers raving.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service 98

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 21, 2019

When Vera Bradley refocused and listened to customers, zeroing in on important KPIs and overhauling its chat approach, the evolving chat journey was put back on its tracks that led to Vera Bradley’s very successful strategy today. The abandonment rate today, by the way, is less than 5 percent, and productivity has improved by 10-15 percent.

Abandon Rate 120

Abandon Rate Contact Center Omni-Channel Trends 120

Interactions

JUNE 10, 2022

Today, automation in the contact center is a necessity. Customers are busy and self-service provides a fast and efficient way for them to get things done. In our recent survey, customers noted that when using an automated system, they see benefits such as: The convenience to get tasks done when they want to take care of them.

Self Service 62

Self Service System Consumers Multi-Channel 62

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The next year should be one of substantial investment by businesses in their service channels, and that’s great news for their customers. This is just one of the many insights we discovered when we surveyed more than 900 global contact center leaders about key customer experience topics, including near-term investment plans.

Self Service 150

Self Service Omni-Channel Contact Center eBook 150

COPC

APRIL 13, 2022

Getting your organization’s customer service channel strategy right can help reduce operational costs and increase customer satisfaction. Customer support plays a significant role in how customers feel about an organization. Part of excellent customer experience management involves effective channel strategy.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Self Service Strategy Multi-Channel 52

Interactions

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Technology has the power to make or break a business, especially contact center technology. Imagine this: a potential customer calls your brand because they are interested in purchasing your product or service, but is having trouble navigating the website. One customer? In other words, customer experience matters. .

Chatbots 62

Chatbots Self Service Multi-Channel Contact Center 62

NICE inContact

AUGUST 2, 2019

Most customers expect a self-service option on websites, and they want speed combined with personalization. The fact that live chat is a real-time engagement channel makes this possible. Key takeaway: Live chat delivers a service that customers want and helps agents work more efficiently at a lower cost than other channels.

Technology 120

Technology Customer Service Omni-Channel Self Service 120

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?

Interaction 98

Interaction Analytics Call Center Contact Center 98

NobelBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

Measuring your contact center performance is the first cornerstone of your outbound campaign. In order to build an efficient and satisfying customer relationship with your customers, Choosing key performance indicators adapted to your customer service activity is a crucial element to your success.

Net Promoter Score 52

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Effort Score Contact Center 52

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Companies don’t go looking for customers they can help, they simply wait for the phone to ring. Email and social media changed the game as customers began to demand that companies be available and easy to reach on these channels, but even today many brands seem to engage with customers on social media only when they must.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Omni-Channel Interaction 120

Playvox

MAY 25, 2023

Contact centers have changed drastically in recent years. The once “in-person” centers dealing with inbound calls have been replaced by global, distributed customer experience teams. In addition, new online channels have emerged to help companies serve customers in an increasingly digital landscape.

Omni-Channel 55

Omni-Channel Contact Center Multi-Channel Call Center 55

NobelBiz

JANUARY 31, 2022

Customers in 2022 expect to connect with your contact center via a variety of communication methods in a fluid, undifferentiated manner. Furthermore, to increase the efficiency and relevance of multi-channel request processing, you must assist your agents, as well as your clients, by providing them with a knowledge base.

Knowledge Base 52

Knowledge Base Contact Center How To Omni-Channel 52

NobelBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the domain of contact centers, the paramount focus lies in ensuring streamlined and effective communication with clients. When approached from a contact center perspective, these systems not only manage and monitor customer inquiries but also harmonize the operational flow, thereby optimizing customer experience.

System 106

System Contact Center Contact Center Software Social Media 106

GlowTouch

JULY 2, 2020

Using a live chat service is a promise—a promise that an actual person will be on hand and ready to address your client’s customers’ concerns in real-time. If customers expect an authentic experience and an automated chatbot greets them instead, chances are they will end the interaction. Use Canned Messages Responsibly.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Multi-Channel Training Wait Times 52

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Are you looking into implementing chat as a new channel in you contact center? Or are you already using chat, but looking into how to improve the way you manage the channel? Here are some best practices that may help make chat a success in your contact center.

Contact Center 121

Contact Center Omni-Channel Interaction Knowledge Base 121

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Are you looking into implementing chat as a new channel in you contact center? Or are you already using chat, but looking into how to improve the way you manage the channel? Here are some best practices that may help make chat a success in your contact center.

Contact Center 121

Contact Center Omni-Channel Interaction Knowledge Base 121

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Whatever the driving force behind this transition, it is important to consider the technological advancements that have occurred in the contact center space in recent years. In that regard, Cloud Contact Center Solutions (CCaaS) are replacing old technologies and opening up new potential for organizations.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Contact Center Software Call Center Multi-Channel 52

NobelBiz

AUGUST 11, 2022

Customer expectations are higher than they have ever been and call centers are increasingly concerned with their ability to adapt to changing conditions. That’s where CCaaS – Contact Center as a Service comes in. Why CCaaS flexibility is so important for call centers?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Multi-Channel Omni-Channel 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Whatever the driving force behind this transition, it is important to consider the technological advancements that have occurred in the contact center space in recent years. In that regard, Cloud Contact Center Solutions (CCaaS) are replacing old technologies and opening up new potential for organizations.

Contact Center Software 52

Contact Center Software Contact Center Software Call Center 52