ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 9 New Findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report by Tricia Morris. My comment: You know I love stats and facts about anything related to customer service and CX. Think about that!

Customer Service 134

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 134

BlueOcean

AUGUST 15, 2016

It’s the same for contact center reporting. Reporting that provides a transparent window into your contact center data helps you gain actionable insight that can differentiate your customer experience and boost your bottom line. First Step: Smart Forecasting. First Step: Smart Forecasting.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Report Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 120

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 10, 2016

But in the end, you decide to make the dreaded call to customer service. No matter what action you take, the point is that your journey as a customer started before you made that call. But too many contact centers assume the opposite; that your journey starts the moment an agent picks up the phone.

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Customer Journeys Contact Center Call Flow First Call Resolution 120

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hold Queues : Ensures calls are answered promptly, minimizing wait times. Smart Call Routing : Directs calls to the most suitable agent based on expertise, language, or past interactions. This increases the likelihood of first-call resolution. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide valuable insights.

Call Center 104

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Without it, you risk taking a hit to your CSat scores, your brand loyalty, and your bottom line. The same is true for first call resolution and average handle times. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? And how do offshore solutions, interpreters, and texting play a role? It’s our thing.

Contact Center 310

Contact Center Customer Care Average Handle Time Consumers 310

Call Experts

JULY 28, 2022

Contact center support is a vital part of any business. A contact center can help save you time and money while delivering outstanding service to your customers. The right contact center will improve customer satisfaction , which leads to increased sales and profitability.

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Contact Center Call Center Knowledge Base Customer Satisfaction 52

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Customers expect to have their needs and opportunities looked out for.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 110

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

CRM aims to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty and, ultimately, increase revenue. CRM strategies involve using technology to store and analyze customer data and automate and streamline sales and marketing processes. This information is a cornerstone to personalize interactions and improve the customer experience.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center CRM Measurement Strategy 52

BlueOcean

JULY 3, 2019

But there’s a hitch for folks who are tasked with hiring, especially those hiring for contact center teams: when more people are working, there are fewer active job seekers. In particular, customer service agents are among the most in-demand roles in the US, making them extremely difficult to fill.

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Contact Center Customer Service First Call Resolution Call Center 159

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Building customer loyalty and setting yourself apart from your competitors also depends on how competent are your agents. And having the right soft skill is important on all fronts because it is the direct link between the customer and the brand. Empathy and compassion Often, empathy is seen as a vital part of customer service.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Communication Omni-Channel 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In our sphere, a successful contact center is defined by its ability to manage customer interactions and meet their needs, while also operating in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In this article, we will elaborate on the key elements that underlie the success of contact centers.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Self Service Wait Times Metrics 52

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’ll be off to the races as customers flock to your business with money ready to be spent throughout the holiday season, but with this all-out blitz of consumer spending also comes the inevitable: angry customers. Everything you’ve done so far this year has prepared the customer service team for what’s on the horizon.

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Policies Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 88

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It’s 2019, which means contact center metrics from 1999 are almost old enough for their first legal beer (and already knocking them back in Canada.) Those metrics were born in an era when customer service was a race, where whoever got to the finish line first (i.e. Fighting the Cost Center Mindset.

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Metrics Customer Care Measurement Contact Center 219

Eptica

APRIL 25, 2019

Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager 5 top priorities for today’s contact centers. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager The last 25 years have seen the rise of contact centers, both within organizations and in the public mind. Published on: April 25, 2019.

Contact Center 75

Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score First Call Resolution 75

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. And high expectations from their customers.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service e-support Contact Center 52

TechSee

MAY 29, 2018

Visual engagement and support are maturing as a technology, and are swiftly becoming key differentiators in many customer service organizations. They have found that visual engagement and support have a dramatic effect on KPIs measured in every call center: NPS, FCR and Truck Rolls. The Rise of Visual.

Contact Center 95

Contact Center Engagement Call Center Net Promoter Score 95

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Visiting a website, talking to customer service, chatting on social networks… When a consumer performs these actions, the company usually collects multiple data points. The data collected, measured, and analyzed for contact centers is an absolute gold mine. When used wisely, it can greatly improve the customer experience.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Analytics Data Call Center 52

NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

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?

Call Center 59

Call Center Report Contact Center Net Promoter Score 59

COPC

JANUARY 10, 2023

In my experience, this is the foundation of the employee experience and can be the catalyst that impacts employee work behavior and the level of customer service they offer customers. Further, how customers feel they are serviced greatly impacts how they perceive your brand. Vicki Brackett, SVP | livepro.

Financial 77

Financial First Call Resolution Customer Experience Employee Engagement 77

TechSee

JULY 24, 2023

No More Hold Music If your world is the call center and customer service, every second counts. The moments customers spend on hold shouldn’t be wasted. They hold immense potential for you not only to capture crucial information but also to turn the dreaded hold time into a positive customer experience.

Call Center 109

Call Center First Call Resolution Data CRM 109

BlueOcean

MARCH 24, 2022

With everything shifting so quickly, many customers were more tolerant of longer wait times and challenges in achieving first call resolution. Today, a typical consumer wants customer service that is defined by easy access to a fast and effective resolution. But that’s shifting—and fast.

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B2C Customer Care Contact Center First Call Resolution 156

Interactions

APRIL 17, 2019

Companies have adopted new technologies in their contact centers to support a more customer-first approach. Contact centers, before this change in focus to customer experience, had a straightforward goal: to handle as many calls as possible, as quickly as possible. Let’s take a step back.

Contact Center 54

Contact Center Measurement Self Service How To 54

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Great companies are regularly assessing the ongoing value of their partnerships – but how do you measure the true value your contact center outsourcer is delivering? Whether it’s your own culture that shifts over time or that of your outsourcer, keeping a pulse on cultural alignment in your outsourced contact center is essential.

Customer Care 156

Customer Care Contact Center Effort Score Net Promoter Score 156

NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Importance of Personalizing Your Phone System Capturing Customer Loyalty Personalizing the phone system isn’t just about addressing the caller by their name. When customers feel that a business knows them and caters to their unique needs, they’re more likely to remain loyal.

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System Customer Experience Call Center Contact Center 59

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They act as pathways that guide calls from the very beginning to a successful resolution, ensuring a seamless and efficient customer experience. Effective call flow management has the potential to revolutionize customer service, sales, and overall business operations.

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Call Flow Customer Experience Contact Center Call Center 105

COPC

JANUARY 10, 2023

In my experience, this is the foundation of the employee experience and can be the catalyst that impacts employee work behavior and the level of customer service they offer customers. Further, how customers feel they are serviced greatly impacts how they perceive your brand.

Financial 52

Financial First Call Resolution Customer Experience Employee Engagement 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The call center industry has been changing faster than ever, due to technological breakthroughs and constantly evolving customer demands. In 2024, businesses have the crucial responsibility of understanding and adopting the latest technology trends in customer service.

Call Center 59

Call Center Self Service Software Contact Center 59

NobelBiz

APRIL 25, 2023

Implementing these tactics will save money and enhance customer satisfaction and overall business performance. A great number of contact centers are struggling to make ends meet but are still reluctant to make the necessary changes to achieve a better cost to benefits ratio. – Steve Bederman, President of NobelBiz 1.

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Call Center Contact Center Strategy Average Handle Time 52

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Throughout the past two years, the customer service team has grown in importance, with the C-suite recognizing just how integral customer service is to meeting shifting customer expectations, embracing the rapid pace of digital transformation, and, ultimately, achieving business success. .

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First Call Resolution Customer Service Effort Score Net Promoter Score 52

VDS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Customer service teams face the challenge of not only catering to the current needs of their clients but also preparing for future trends and challenges. One solution to keep those teams resilient and adaptable is Genesys Cloud, a powerful customer experience platform designed to future-proof customer service operations.

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Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Trends Contact Center 52

NobelBiz

JULY 18, 2023

The question is, how do you ensure that the right call lands in the right hands? With it, you can streamline your call center operations and raise the bar of your customer service. Let’s look at some of the main benefits or routing calls based on skills. Intriguing, isn’t it? Let’s dive deeper!

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Management Call Center Contact Center Software Contact Center 52

Stella Connect

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Stella Connect by Medallia commissioned a research study of more than 2,100 consumers in the US and UK to learn more about what customers expect from customer service teams and how brands can improve the customer service experience in the new year. . Top Customer Service Trends for 2022 You Need to Know.

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Trends Customer Service Data First Call Resolution 52

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Date: Monday, September 28, 2015 The evolution of contact center performance. Author: Pauline Ashenden In the past contact centers were often viewed as a cost cente r, meaning that the primary goal of companies was to run them as efficiently as possible while still responding to customers competently.

Contact Center 48

Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score Call Center 48

Oracle

MAY 26, 2020

Pella’s passion for quality and innovation goes beyond the products and encompasses every part of the customer journey. In short, customer service directly impacts brand loyalty. Is your contact center and field support organization delivering random, reliable, or excellent experiences?

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Effort Score B2C Average Handle Time 69

Talkdesk

JANUARY 12, 2018

They have probably already used your digital self-service solution to find answers to common questions, so if they are calling your contact center, it means they have relatively complex issues. The majority of today’s customers are digital first and prefer to handle simple issues with self-service technologies.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Self Service CRM First Call Resolution 40

Talkdesk

JANUARY 12, 2018

They have probably already used your digital self-service solution to find answers to common questions, so if they are calling your contact center, it means they have relatively complex issues. The majority of today’s customers are digital first and prefer to handle simple issues with self-service technologies.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Self Service CRM First Call Resolution 40

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 21, 2020

Typically, a VoC program has a combination of survey data , customer experience metrics like Net Promoter Score (NPS) and/or customer satisfaction (C-Sat), sometimes a place for open-ended feedback from customers and loyalty metrics like customer churn data or renewal rates. What about your CFO?

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Net Promoter Score NPS Contact Center First Call Resolution 225