Playvox

JANUARY 25, 2024

Does your contact center “talk the customer talk” but sometimes gets stuck when it comes to matching up customer expectations with service and support delivery by your agents? How Workforce Optimization Works in a Contact Center The most valuable asset in a customer service organization or contact center is your workforce.

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Interactions

JULY 7, 2022

The current labor shortage is a big problem, especially for contact centers. Without enough agents in a contact center, customers cannot get the help they need. However, when the contact center is understaffed, by the time customers reach an agent, they’re already frustrated and angry.

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Interactions

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Not to mention, utilities are under increased pressure from Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) to improve handling of unplanned spikes due to outages, either through the use of new technology, or by increasing their contact center agents to handle the increased call volume. . Offer self-service options to decrease wait times.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting wait time, reducing operational costs, and improving conversions are just some of the customer service superpowers already enabled by AI. A university’s contact center, for example, consistently gets questions about a wide range of topics. Free eBook. Industry: Education. And in December 2019?

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Stella Connect

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Having strategies in place to be able to effectively manage and reduce call center call volume and wait times for customers is key to ensuring customer satisfaction (CSAT) and agent retention. . This when contact centers have also reported increases in call volumes, hold times, difficult calls, and escalations. .

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Interactions

JULY 29, 2021

My hypothesis: speaking to a live agent often involves a wait time. Empathy is the up and coming star of the contact center. Technology is playing a larger front-facing role in the contact center than ever before. Contact center technology should grow and scale to meet your brand’s changing goals. .

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This post is an excerpt from Humach’s latest eBook, The Guide to CX Success , which can be found here. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives. This rings especially true in the contact center, where many of the simpler, repetitive tasks are still performed by humans.

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Interactions

MAY 14, 2020

Contact Center Challenges. The pandemic has caused an interesting conflict within contact centers. Combined with the increase of call volume, it means long wait times for customers and a negative customer experience. . Often, this results in a decrease in available workforce. The Golden Opportunity.

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Interactions

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Our survey uncovered the usual culprits: long wait times, the need to repeat information, unknowledgeable or rude agents, and multiple transfers. . However, empathy in customer service is not only about being kind, but also being respectful about people’s time and how they prefer to communicate. . Check out our eBook here. .

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Interactions

AUGUST 27, 2020

For example, if your contact center has always struggled with long wait times, and this is still a pain point since the pandemic, it would be worth pursuing a long-term solution like an Intelligent Virtual Assistant. Ready to get started? The post How to improve CX in the new normal appeared first on Interactions.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I recommend adopting a similar auditing practice in your contact center to make sure you stay a step ahead of avoidance issues. Review adherence for trends of this behavior.bReview hold or queue wait times at the end of the shift/day. Related Article: Why Your Contact Center Needs A Call Avoidance Policy .

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Interactions

MAY 6, 2021

While this does reduce the initial wait time, the technology is not sophisticated enough to add value to the interaction. Instead, it acts as a glorified redirect where the customer will still have to wait. As humans and technology become more integrated in the contact center, customer experience will improve.

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Interactions

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Once only powered by human agents, the first automated technology that was introduced in the contact center acted mainly as a way to redirect calls to the right department. Without wait times filled with annoying on-hold music, customers feel more valued and confident in knowing that they have access to their money when they need it.

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Responsetek

MAY 7, 2018

The attitude of your Contact Center Agents can have a substantial impact on NPS. The main argument is agents have little influence over key drivers of detraction such as long wait times and restrictive policies or procedures. Download eBook. Did you know? Being positive pays off. Percent Perfect”.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2017

We’ve all experienced times when circumstances have tested our tactfulness. And angry customers tend to take out their frustrations with wait times, service levels, price and overall product functionality on the closest target – and quite often, that target happens to be the frontline agent. Why Are Customers So Important?

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Stella Connect

JULY 6, 2017

Volume spikes are a fact of life for call centers. To minimize the effect on wait times and customer relationships, make sure you have solid plans in place. Our service benchmarking studies of the 30 brands in our StellaService Ecommerce Index typically show a big December spike in total time to live agent.

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Qualtrics

APRIL 27, 2020

Most customer care centers (also referred to as contact centers) have an established process, planned months in advance to ensure they cope adequately and maintain the customer experience. eBook: Optimize the call center agent experience with this guide. Future of Customer Experience, PwC 1. Instant Download.

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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.

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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.

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Playvox

JUNE 22, 2023

Tracking, reporting, and improving upon metrics are essential across all areas of business, including finance, sales, marketing, and contact center management. In uncertain economic times, they become even more critical to help navigate business health and growth. What Are Call Center Efficiency Metrics?

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Interactions

APRIL 16, 2020

Managing the unpredictable, coupled the stress and concerns around retaining and training agents, creates a perfect storm for contact centers. They can handle unlimited volume while still satisfying customers, personalize while maintaining consistency, and IVAs continue to improve over time. . Scalability. Self-Service.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, we’ve seen a major shift in brands’ approaches to customer service delivery and contact center performance management. Below, we’ll share our predictions and explain what customer service and contact center leaders must factor into their plans. What will brands’ biggest concerns be in 2018?

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Comm100

JUNE 13, 2018

During the holiday season, many contact centers experience high call volumes. This results in longer wait times and negatively impacts the customer experience. With live chat, agents can handle as many as three or more chats simultaneously (as opposed to one at a time over the phone). Download Now.

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