Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Did you know that American businesses risk losing a whopping $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care? In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service.

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TechSee

JUNE 10, 2021

Absolutely, your customers aren’t happy to wait for service. Of course, in-person contact puts employees and customers at risk. Here are four truck roll optimization innovations to consider to improve customer experience, save a massive amount of money, and keep employees and customers safe. . Yes, they cost a lot.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 13, 2020

However, these measures often prove ineffective in the long term as they negatively affect the customer experience. Fewer technicians – or less skilled technicians – can mean longer time-to-fix rates or decreased first-time-fix rates, KPIs that notoriously frustrate customers. Resolve more issues remotely.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 2, 2020

And when it comes to determining a technology’s potential, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction. Remote visual support is no different. Remote Visual Support Myths. Here are six myths on the how, why, and ‘what for’ of remote visual assistance. Ready, set…slay!

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Contact centers are the heartbeats of customer service, enabling seamless communication between businesses and their clientele across the globe. Explore how VoIP can significantly reduce costs for call centers in 2023 with our insightful article – an essential read for businesses looking to enhance efficiency and save money!

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Playvox

JANUARY 30, 2024

It involves adding elements of games (think of the best video games or apps) to non-game activities such as working and delivering customer support. In a contact center setting, this can mean badges, a point system, and moving up to the next level when agents perform well. Adding game-like elements is one way.

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Gamification Contact Center Training Feedback 79

Calabrio

OCTOBER 20, 2020

From a customer perspective, flexibility is essential, but businesses also need a collective understanding among employees and leaders of what tools are needed to succeed. We accomplished this growth through immediate and responsive flexibility for both our employees and customers. Meeting the Needs of Modern Business.

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TechSee

MARCH 31, 2020

Ensuring business continuity and the safety of employees and customers is top of mind for companies delivering essential services across industries such as utilities, medical technology and telecommunications. Meanwhile, repair and service centers are either being closed or customers are choosing to steer clear of them.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 30, 2018

Did you know that 32% of customers worldwide will quit doing business with a brand – even if they love it – because of just one bad experience? This statistic from a PwC survey is an eye-opener for any organization that interfaces with customers on a regular basis. But what constitutes a bad experience?

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Playvox

JANUARY 12, 2023

Adding remote work or a hybrid setup to the mix can make things even tougher. Why Agents Want To Work Remotely — And Why You Should Let Them. Remote and hybrid work are no longer hard-to-find benefits in customer support centers. Related Article: 5 Ways Contact Center Managers are Adapting to Remote Work.

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TechSee

APRIL 21, 2020

From utility companies and communication services providers to insurers and consumer electronics suppliers, the two main challenges are ensuring service delivery and protecting their most essential workers: field technicians. This has prompted many organizations to explore innovative technologies such as remote Visual Assistance.

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Playvox

MARCH 12, 2024

When you’re working in a contact center, this is your reality — taking contact after contact, call after call, from people who either need support or are angry about their experience with your company’s product or solution. Learning how to motivate agents in this kind of environment can seem difficult, if not impossible.

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2021

Having recognised the need to provide customers with alternative support options over the last 9 months when on-site assistance was not feasible, more and more companies are turning to contactless service as a way to help their customers without stepping foot into their homes. During COVID-19, safety equals customer loyalty.

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Kustomer

MARCH 24, 2022

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that change has been happening at hyperspeed over the past two years, and these developments have made it clear that preparing now for the future of CX is essential for business success. With changing times comes changing customer service channels. In-person support. Neither did Instagram.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In a buyer’s market, customers have choices and can take their business elsewhere should they receive less-than-optimal products, service, and support. Likewise for agents, if they don’t feel engaged, appreciated, or see a growth path, they too can take their talent to another organization.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2023

Most everyone in the business world is familiar with the idea of customer experience (CX). You can’t have a consistent and predictable CX without an EX to support it. . You can’t have a consistent and predictable CX without an EX to support it. . Most businesses today use technology to meet their customers’ needs.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The average attrition rate for call center agents in the U.S. This high turnover rate not only leads to increased costs in recruitment and training, but also has a negative impact on overall customer satisfaction and brand reputation. Foster a Positive Work Culture A positive work environment is critical to agent retention.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are always things to improve upon, always more customers to service, always proactive outreach to do. But when circumstances shift rapidly, and businesses are asked to do more with less, it brings to light the importance of efficiency in customer service. Even during the best of times, businesses strive to be more efficient.

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

This paradigm shift has effectively taken the “field” out of field services, with the industry focused on servicing customers in the most efficient way possible. The result of this shift is an explosion of remote service delivery. 5 drivers for remote support in field services. Shift to performance based SLAs.

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TechSee

APRIL 21, 2021

Automating these activities, known as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) , takes call center AI automation to the next level by interpreting, triggering responses, and communicating with other systems just like agents would, via a combination of user interfaces and commands. AI-Based Collaboration Tools. Attended RPA. Unattended RPA.

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TechSee

JANUARY 24, 2023

By systematically and visually leading a caller through a series of steps, the service team can reduce costs by cutting the AHT spent on calls and increasing the number of customers they serve. This performance improvement is especially valuable when asking customers to perform complex tasks that extend the time of the call.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 20, 2017

They had been outsourcing their customer service to a call center with a predominantly “work-at-home” (WAH) model and one of the first questions they asked us was about work-at-home agents. We won the business with a solution that was based entirely on using agents located in our center.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Working with virtual teams of agents in your contact center can sometimes mean you feel disconnected from them — or even worried that you aren’t able to properly manage their performance. Not being in the same space as your agents means you have to go the extra mile to keep team communication, training, and motivation running smoothly.

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Kustomer

MARCH 10, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen dives into why CX efficiency is a must for any company that wants to be successful, especially in the time of the modern customer. With the right technology agents can focus on building relationships with customers.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Hybrid working and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are revolutionising the role of the agent worldwide but UK contact centres believe it takes more than technical training to build a highly effective team. These are trends that apply equally to the world of customer service. How about your agents, do they even come into the KPI equation?

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TechSee

MARCH 17, 2021

The introduction of AR has brought a visual element to the table that is the key to successful contactless interactions with customers. Video or images let technicians or remote experts actually see the devices in their environment (think wireless router, cable modem, TV set, etc.). Contactless Service by Telecoms. Computer Vision.

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. Why agents are embracing the change. How call center automation will redefine agents’ careers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2021

Sh e shares best practices supervisors can use for monitoring call center agents in a work-from-home scenario. However, it becomes much easier for the organization to stay in sync, aiming for clarity, transparency, and better management of the remote contact center agents. Real-time Remote Monitoring. Here’s how!

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TechSee

APRIL 2, 2019

And with 51% of Americans now preferring to shop online, the pressure on customer support operations is about to increase exponentially. From speech recognition and voice analytics to neuro-linguistic programming, they seek to solve customer’s problems by telling them what to do. What is Computer Vision AI? Object Recognition.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? At its core, contact center reporting is the systematic process of capturing, analyzing, and leveraging data from every customer interaction across various channels.

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Playvox

JULY 31, 2023

Employee self-service can nurture employee satisfaction and agent performance and promote a motivated and engaged workforce. Improved Efficiency Getting your staffing levels right and creating a balanced workload across all of your customer service channels is crucial. Effective workforce management is essential for any business.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Customer experience (CX) is a determining factor in whether customers are loyal to a brand or not. Over 80% of companies who prioritize customer experience report an increase in revenue. 2020 brought huge changes to the business world and impacted customer service and operations across the board. The result?

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. Rejecting doomsday predictions that robots will take their jobs, many agents are embracing AI technology.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Advanced call logging is a vital tool for businesses to enhance communication management and operational efficiency. By automating the collection and organization of call details, businesses can gain valuable insights into their communication activities, improve customer interactions, and drive informed decision-making.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Verizon already began to shut down its 3G networks at the end of 2020, but the sunset for commercial and government customers will be at the end of 2022. For home security customers, home security alarms have become a critical focus of this switchover. The Impact of 3G Sunsetting on Home Security.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

I summarised the benefits of Workforce Engagement Management (WEM) solutions and their power to de-stress agents, supervisors and senior managers. Of course, stress is nothing new, but agents today are far more vocal in raising concerns about it. 7 essential elements of an effective wellbeing strategy. Top executive challenges.

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Self Service Analytics Competitive Advantage Tips 59

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From chatbots to augmented reality, businesses are using technology to create a more seamless and enjoyable customer experience. Here are 25 ways that technology is revolutionizing the customer experience. One technology that is starting to gain traction in the customer experience space is Augmented Reality.

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