BlueOcean

JUNE 22, 2022

When it came to the contact center RFP, companies consistently required bidders to “Describe your telephony platform” and those with best-in-class products had a definite edge. So, what should you ask when you’re addressing contact center technology in your RFP? Every contact center approaches security in different ways.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

But that can only happen with good management from your supervisors, excellent follow-up from your agents and effective leadership from you as an owner. While It might be challenging, to be a leader in the contact center industry. As a new contact center owner, you may think that you simply “lead” and do not contribute.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

But that can only happen with good management from your supervisors, excellent follow-up from your agents and effective leadership from you as an owner. While It might be challenging, to be a leader in the contact center industry. As a new contact center owner, you may think that you simply “lead” and do not contribute.

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CX Accelerator

MARCH 16, 2020

Written by Jeremy Watkin and Community Dear contact center agent: What if I told you that if you come to work for us you can do the exact same job as you’re doing now but we’ll instead call you a customer service hero, guru, rockstar, or ninja? Be careful about confusing agents and customers. Are you sold?

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In an economy that’s pitched more than a few curveballs over the last five years, retaining and growing a loyal customer base is consistently a winning business strategy. As a contact center leader, the top agents you hire, train, and manage are the clutch players. How Do You Identify Top Customer Service Talent?

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Calabrio

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This data intelligence, in turn, is helping executive leadership to make faster and better business decisions, see new opportunities and even reimagine future directions. Analytics software is helping contact centers tap into that information for a better understanding of customer preferences, expectations and requirements.

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 2, 2024

                                     The pandemic whirlwind has reshaped everything, including customer service. But are we losing sight of what truly matters in contact centers now? She even offers tips for young professionals looking to join the customer experience revolution!

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 20, 2023

Whether you already have an RFP template on hand or not, there are two key things to remember: First, the partnership with your customer care outsourcer is a unique one, requiring customized questions for a more accurate assessment. Our updated list of customer care RFP questions keeps these facts top of mind.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Scale up Convenient CX for Modern Customers by NICE (NICE) The easier things are for your customers, the better they are for your organization. There are some great nuggets of CX leadership wisdom here.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 27, 2020

You can ask all the right questions in the contact center RFP and still struggle to understand how their culture might or might not align with your own. That’s why, if time and budget allow, we always recommend a site visit before you go to RFP ( read our Guide to On-Site Contact Center Visits here ). Got 15 minutes?

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” Paul Husar, Senior Call Center Manager at LG Electronics. Jim Iyoob, Chief Customer Officer at Etech Global Services.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 12, 2018

Contact center implementation is an art and a science, and over 24 years in business, we’ve learned exactly what it takes to make the smoothest transition possible. Every milestone and every moving part is integral to a controlled acceleration towards a seamless transition that results in a positive customer experience.

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Blake Morgan

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Jacob spoke with me about vulnerability in the workplace and how it’s an essential tool and complement for leadership. When we think of leadership, we often think about how we make ourselves emotionally vulnerable in our personal lives. That’s why it’s crucial to mix leadership with vulnerability.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This ability enables you to comprehend emotions and how to use them in order to nurture good customer relationships. Although it is still simply a “beautiful notion” for far too many businesses and contact centers. How to develop Conscious Leadership? Mentoring, coaching, and staff development may all make a difference.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The traditional contact center – with agents in cubicles following scripts and rushing to meet individual KPIs – will soon be a thing of the past. Agent collaboration also enables a higher First Contact Resolution (FCR) rate by eliminating time-consuming escalations. What’s the climate of your contact center?

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 7, 2018

Contracting a new contact center outsourcer may be one of the most impactful decisions you make all year (no pressure, right?) You’re putting your brand and your customers in the hands of someone new, whose efforts will have a direct impact on your business, its ROI, and all its related KPIs. Draft Your Contact Center RFP.

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Adrian Swinscoe

MARCH 13, 2024

One such piece of research was […] The post The worrying state of the European contact center space first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe. Every now and again, I come across a piece of research that makes me want to pull my hair out.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With corporate budgets tightening, contact center leaders might be tempted to cut into your quality management funding. But quality management is a vital area of your business — it’s what ensures your customers get top-notch service. of their revenue due to bad experiences. of their revenue due to bad experiences.

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Doing CX Right

JANUARY 14, 2024

Learn effective customer service leadership strategies with expert insights to enhance success and achieve your organizational goals. The post Elevating Customer Service Leadership in 2024: Start, Stop, and Keep Doing appeared first on Doing CX Right.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 21, 2019

Choosing a strategic partner to deliver an outsourced customer care solution is a significant business decision – maybe one of the most significant decisions you’ll make in your career. You’ll task your team with running a tight procurement process to assess potential contact center partners. 1. Work Environment.

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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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GlowTouch

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Stevie Awards for Contact Center or Customer Service Outsourcing Provider of the Year Entry from GlowTouch. The leadership team reflects a broad mosaic of humanity, involving gender, ethnicity, age, experiences, and other factors that define a diverse group. Solution Provider Categories Category 173.

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The discussion around how to reduce customer service costs is not a new one. For decades, service organizations have been proposing innovative ways to cut operational costs in customer service: Let employees bring their own coffee? ??. How to Reduce Customer Service Costs Sustainably. field services.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 6, 2020

Whether you already have an RFP template on hand or not, there are two key things to remember: First, the partnership with your customer care outsourcer is a unique one, requiring customized questions for a more accurate assessment. Our updated list of customer care RFP questions keeps these facts top of mind. Team Commitment.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We often hear from our readers how helpful our published content is when they are in the decision-making process for partnering with a new contact center outsourcer. We were excited to see that the readers and award committee of the 2022 Customer Contact Central MVP Awards agreed!

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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. Examples Of Interaction Avoidance.

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Playvox

JULY 20, 2022

At the start of the year, most contact center leaders were scrambling to find talent and whenever I spoke with folks in the industry, it seemed like everyone talked about the “war for talent” and “the great resignation.” That uncertainty can come in many many. Scenarios like these require personalized help and take time to resolve.

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Playvox

AUGUST 8, 2022

economy affected most by the Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit, were in service industries, including restaurants, retail, and healthcare. But the trend also disproportionately impacted contact centers and customer support organizations. The sectors of the U.S. Thankfully, that is not happening.

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Adrian Swinscoe

MARCH 11, 2024

David […] The post A look inside a punk-inspired contact center – Interview with David Powers first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe. Today’s interview is with David Powers, who is an author, podcast host, Chief Experience Officer at Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air and a true punk.

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Playvox

JANUARY 24, 2022

While it’s hard to argue against the importance of delivering great CX, it’s also all too easy to assume that the experiences your contact center delivers are up to par simply because you are handling interactions efficiently. Until you start measuring customer experience , you could easily be falling behind the competition.

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Bold360

MAY 14, 2020

I once subscribed to the Moses model of CX leadership. I came down from Mount Sinai, slammed my golden tablets of voice of customer data in hand in front of the people, and said…. Transitioning from the contact center to CX leadership. How much overlap exists between the contact center and CX?

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CSM Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

When selecting a contact center to assist your company, you want more than outsourced services. They not only answer calls and questions, but engage your customers in friendly conversation, enthusiastically representing your brand values. Protel BPO agents are selected from a fast-growing contact center labor pool.

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Talkdesk

MARCH 30, 2021

For The Customer Experience (CX) Revolution in Retail report, we talked to more than 180 full-time professionals, including leadership and management for customer service, customer experience, and IT, as well as more than 1,200 retail customers. . Download The Customer Experience (CX) Revolution in Retail.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2023

She is a visionary leader and change agent with more than 20 years of experience successfully transforming contact center programs, centers, and regions to achieve breakthrough results. Carol’s tireless advocacy for pay equity, leadership in trying times (cold supply chain anyone?),

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Before the term “customer experience” (CX) became widely used in the industry, the contact center was focused on “customer service.” ” When customers needed service – whether a question, a complaint, or technical support – they reached out to the contact center.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

I’ve admired the work Blake has done for years and was excited to have the chance to sit down with her to discuss customer experience, contact centers, and the future.

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BlueOcean

MAY 17, 2016

IMP Customer Care, a bilingual outsourced contact center with roots in Bathurst, is transitioning to the Blue Ocean Contact Centers brand. The transition will be seamless as the leadership and customer care team will remain in place under the Blue Ocean brand. About Blue Ocean Contact Centers.

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