Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When it comes to metrics for tracking call center performance, service level is the undeniable king of the hill. Cool Scatter Plot of Service Levels! One chart really jumps out: A scatter plot of all the service levels that call centers are using. The Case against Service Level as “North Star”.

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Eptica

JANUARY 16, 2019

Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Author: Olivier Njamfa - CEO & Co-Founder Why 2019 is all about trust for brands and consumers. Published on: January 16, 2019. Author: Olivier Njamfa - CEO & Co-Founder As we move into 2019, businesses are having to cope with unprecedented uncertainty.

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Stafford Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

Why are you measuring service levels that way? One way that consumer satisfaction finds its way into operations is the service level. When we say ‘service level’ in this context, we are referring to what is rooted in the classic call center measure: what percentage of calls is answered within a certain time period.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Customers won’t be satisfied with customer service agents who fail to keep their promises and don’t meet expectations. You can use service level agreements to clearly set expectations for both customers and support agents. Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: Ten Customer Service/Customer Experience Predictions for 2019.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. Here are some of the 2019 trends that can help create an effortless agent experience. Automate Workflows.

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Monet Software

JANUARY 20, 2021

In 2019 Verint acquired Los Angeles-based Monet software. Smaller businesses do not have enough staff to maintain acceptable service levels in the event of absences. The major players prefer to focus on companies which have hundreds and sometimes thousands of agents. As well, employees often have multiple responsibilities.

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Revation Systems

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Digital banking solutions have helped banks and credit unions across the nation meet the increasing communication and service needs of their customers at any time and from any location. . in 2019 will increase to 161.6 Statista predicts that the number of digital banking users in the U.S. AI is Becoming a Reality.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 12, 2017

According to technology giant Cisco, video will account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2019, up from 64% in 2014. Read “ Visual Omnichannel: A Revolutionary Customer Experience ,” a new White Paper that offers an in-depth discussion about the omnichannel challenges faced by contact centers with varying levels of data integration.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

By the way, don’t forget to check out the report we just released: On the Horizon: Customer Service Trends in 2019. Our favorite chart: How to Efficiently Manage Service Levels with the Right Technology. The availability of this information helps the whole industry become more innovative. Who wrote it: Contact Babel.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. Here are some of the 2019 trends that can help create an effortless agent experience. Automate Workflows.

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Contact Center Journey mapping Self service Cloud contact 51

Callminer

APRIL 24, 2020

According to the data, the industry saw a total of 32,000 new positions added in Q1 2019, with several major companies expanding their call center operations. As recent research shows, the U.S. call center industry is alive and well. However, you should be careful not to measure too much so you don’t end up drowning in metrics and data.

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Calabrio

AUGUST 10, 2020

But when she arrived at NDR in early 2019, no official WFM practices or programs existed. One particular feature, unique to Calabrio, is its agent “Self-Scheduling” capability released in Fall 2019—a feature that’s proven particularly valuable during COVID-19. Self-servicing for shift preferences, overtime or time-off is nothing new.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Your most productive agent can’t hit service level by themselves. Read this next: Secrets to Incredible Customer Service with Paul R. Which 2019 Consumer Trends Will Impact Your Customer Experience Strategy? Are You Using 1999 Metrics to Measure 2019 Customer Care? It takes more than one person to win.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In fact, HubSpot’s report, The State of Customer Service in 2019 , found Customer Satisfaction as the leading metric used to evaluate customer service teams. Some 74% of customer service teams are measured by CSAT, no matter the size of the company. Where other companies stand. HubSpot and Netflix monetized their data.

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Talkdesk

JULY 3, 2020

Talkdesk is proud to be the first and only CCaaS provider to possess the ISO 22301 Business Continuity certification since 2019, which specifies requirements to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect and recover business operations against disruptive incidents.

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Eptica

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Many companies are already moving in this direction: for example, online shoe store Zappos has switched from focusing on measures such as call time and tickets opened to Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and Personal Service Levels (PSL) for each of their agents. The importance of trust to customer experience in 2019.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In 2019, forcing customers to wait on the line is not an option. How to Efficiently Manage Service Levels with the Right Technology. Given that two thirds of customers are willing to pay a premium for excellent customer service, it is clear that efficiently managing your contact center’s service level is crucial.

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Calabrio

JULY 25, 2019

2018 “Leader” Consumer Cellular saved money, significantly improved service levels and decreased abandon rates by using Calabrio ONE to manage agent schedules and automate critical contact center reporting. The Humanizer award comes to Calabrio straight from our Teleopti acquisition and is new for 2019.

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SharpenCX

APRIL 29, 2020

Factor in current business trends, new product or service releases and the net new customer forecasts for each quarter. What happened in May of 2019, and how did volume compare with April and June of 2019? In May of 2019, you handled an average of 2000 interactions per day. When did it pick back up again?

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Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With live chat proving successful and request levels growing rapidly thanks to new service offerings, Tangerine turned to Comm100 AI Chatbot to manage these increased support levels without having to hire more agents. On some days this number rose as high as 91%.

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Serenova

JUNE 24, 2020

The use of omnichannel contact centers has increased from 8% in 2016 to 31% in 2019, according to Nemertes Research’s 2019-20 Intelligent Customer Engagement research study of 518 organizations. Many contact centers are still learning how to staff for chat, text and social media interactions.

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Talkdesk

APRIL 24, 2020

G2 is the top online review site, having collected 383,749 new software reviews in 2019 and bringing the total number to over 1 million. Talkdesk is purpose-built on a modern, cloud-native architecture that enables us to deliver new features and functionality which sets us apart within the Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) industry.

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Serenova

JUNE 24, 2020

The use of omnichannel contact centers has increased from 8% in 2016 to 31% in 2019, according to Nemertes Research’s 2019-20 Intelligent Customer Engagement research study of 518 organizations. Many contact centers are still learning how to staff for chat, text and social media interactions.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 16, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company received a Bronze Stevie in 2017, a Silver Stevie in 2019, and another Silver Stevie in 2020.

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Fonolo

APRIL 11, 2019

The must-have “ service level ,” call abandonment rates, first call resolution (FCR), average speed of answer (ASA), average time in queue, and other metrics are top of mind for managers and agents alike. Her team is a 2019 Stevie Award winner for Back-Office Customer Service Team of the Year. Use Advanced Analytics.

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Eptica

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager 6 ways to prepare for peak – whatever your industry. Published on: October 31, 2019. Of course, providing access to consistent knowledg e also helps your existing staff as well, increasing efficiency and service levels.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 7, 2024

As a result of these efforts, Blue Ocean has significantly improved their service levels and simultaneously realized thousands of dollars in cost savings for the client. The company received a Bronze Stevie in 2017, a Silver Stevie in 2019, and another Silver Stevie in 2020.

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Calabrio

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Self-Scheduling creates a more desirable workplace by empowering employees to be involved in scheduling processes related to lunch, breaks and other activity requests—without impacting customer service levels. For Teleopti Customers. The goal is to donate 12 Huffy Green Machines to promote healthy activities for kids.

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SharpenCX

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Customers who had breakdowns in their interactions rose 10% over 2019 according to The National Customer Rage Study. It’s time to turn to the brain of the operation: your customer service data. The only way to sustain service levels is to learn what’s really happening in your contact center. What’s more?

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Transparent BPO

AUGUST 13, 2019

Customer satisfaction with contact centers is down, according to the Contact Center Satisfaction Index 2019 from CFI Group, a market research firm. When you equip agents with the training and tools needed to do their job well, they will reward you with service level metrics met and exceeded.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 17, 2019

2019 saw a resurgence in the use of SMS messaging by brands, along with massive growth in other messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook’s Messenger. With this ‘meta-trend’ to give us some context, here are three of our top trend predictions for the contact center in 2020.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 16, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, was awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company received a Bronze Stevie in 2017, a Silver Stevie in 2019, and another Silver Stevie in 2020.

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Fonolo

APRIL 16, 2019

Her team is a 2019 Stevie Award winner for Back-Office Customer Service Team of the Year. With over 20 years of writing experience, she is responsible for content strategy and implementation of solutions designed to increase customer success and support long-term customer retention. Shai Berger , Co-Founder and CEO, Fonolo.

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teleopti

DECEMBER 16, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, Dave Hoekstra predicts an exciting road ahead for Workforce Management. The latest predictive and prescriptive analytics provide anticipatory insights into call volumes while suggesting data-driven best practices to exceed service levels. Are clunky or inconsistent IT processes slowing down CX?

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Dialer 360

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

2019 is just around the corner. A customer that call the customer service department of your contact centers. Make sure your service level that remains high. Despite the hype surrounding self-service 65% of the industry believe customers. Goals for Your Contact Center – 2019 Targets. No Landslide Victories.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The solution involves automation that takes advantage of the existing customer service framework and delivers intelligence to agents allowing them to improve their service levels at scale. How Artificial Intelligence is contributing to Customer Service.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s easy to get caught up in performance metrics and service levels , but as a call center leader, security should also be at the forefront of your concerns. As the lifeforce of your call center, your customer should always come first—that includes keeping them safe from cybercriminals who are on the hunt for customer data.

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