Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2019

Their 20/20 industry insights will propel your contact center to success in, fittingly, the year 2020.*. It has added side of improving agent morale, because callers that have not waited on hold are often more agreeable when they reach an agent.”. That won’t go away in 2020, and it will probably still be a requirement in 2050!

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

This company bumped up their 2022 digital transformation strategy to 2020. By giving employees the benefit of the doubt and not micro-managing them, you will improve morale and strengthen your relationship with your employees. Now more than ever, technology is vitally important. This season requires flexibility and trust.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 17, 2019

With this ‘meta-trend’ to give us some context, here are three of our top trend predictions for the contact center in 2020. AI has been a growing trend in contact centers and customer service providers for a couple of years now, but in 2020 we’re expecting to see it come to the fore. Don’t miss the last 2 trends!

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TeamSupport

JANUARY 4, 2021

“Every opportunity that a company has to celebrate something, no matter how small or large that something is, they really should take advantage of it to lift the morale of the employees.” 1 That’s what Matthew Jarzynski, vice president, human resources, Synergy, advises businesses as 2020 works its way into the history books.

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SharpenCX

AUGUST 19, 2021

Shopify employees (called Shopifolks) tout the pros of working at the company, like: Great people Remote work (without any micromanagement) Generous PTO Growth opportunities Positive team communication and morale. They keep team morale high. It’s clear Shopify employees love their work. They’re 12% more productive.

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SharpenCX

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

COVID-19 threw a wrench in the year 2020, and every industry has felt its effects. The companies that have slid through 2020 with the fewest bruises are the ones that already had strong omnichannel systems in place. Read Next] How to Boost Morale and Keep Your Remote Employees Engaged. Customer Experience is no exception.

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Outsource Consultants

JUNE 6, 2022

Before 2020, many employers were wary, citing concerns about eroding camaraderie and dwindling productivity as barriers to a work-from-home policy. Specifically, providing snacks or catered meals during these visits is a great way to build morale while letting people get to know each other. Get Feedback.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you haven’t been paying attention, agent attrition has continued to rise, according to our State of the Contact Center 2020 report. And high turnover rates won’t just hit you in the wallet — it also impacts morale, which will affect any new hires.

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C Space

MAY 7, 2020

The Brand Move Roundup – May 7, 2020. The $148 garment, designed “for what working from home really means in 2020, when you’re taking care of business at your job, but also checking off everything else on your to-do list,” apparently has “the stretch, comfort and ease of a sweatpant, with the polish and structure of a trouser.”.

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Outsource Consultants

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This has created improvements to team efficiency, bottom-line revenue, and agent morale. Many productivity studies were launched early in 2020, sparked by the remote shift, so preliminary results run the spectrum of outcomes: A Stanford study of 16,000 workers saw a productivity increase of 16%. Better Performance. Brand Connectivity.

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TeamSupport

OCTOBER 5, 2020

2020 has been like no other with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic touching every area of our lives, from work to home to school to church. Take advantage of this week to boost the morale of your help desk and customer service staff. This year’s theme is particularly significant, Ignite a CX Celebration !

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SharpenCX

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Two weeks ago, I sat at my desk with my headphones on digging into the 2020 contact center trends headed your way next year. And, Glassdoor is predicting 2020 will kick off a culture-first decade. One where your employee morale lives at the heart of your business. So, what’s the trend that has me (and soon, you) hyped?

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Fonolo

JUNE 9, 2020

In April 2020, online retailer Zappos encouraged agents to make small talk with customers to help with ‘social connectedness’ during the COVID-19 lockdown. This is great for team morale and lets them know what they’re doing well so they can continue the trend. Did you know? First Call Resolution (FCR). Don’t just focus on numbers.

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Callminer

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The World Economic Forum has found that over a third of the core skills required of the workforce by 2020 will be different from those today. One of the most surefire ways to boost employee morale and motivation is by actually listening to what they have to say. What is the answer? This is Why. Forbes; Twitter: @bradbirnbaum. .

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 13, 2020

Recommended Read: 20 Best issue tracking software for 2020. This saves the crucial time of your representatives and boosts their morale to offer a meaningful and personalized experience. . Centrally Record Customer Feedback & Opinions. Your customers are always sharing feedback either through words or actions. Over to You.

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 13, 2020

Recommended Read: 20 Best issue tracking software for 2020. This saves the crucial time of your representatives and boosts their morale to offer a meaningful and personalized experience. . Centrally Record Customer Feedback & Opinions. Your customers are always sharing feedback either through words or actions. Over to You.

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Momentum Telecom

MARCH 30, 2020

And while working from home under normal circumstances can have appealing advantages – no lengthy commutes, a more flexible working environment, and a potential boost to productivity and morale¹ – a sudden change to your professional routine certainly can be unsettling. The Decade in Broadband: 2020 Statistics & Predictions, [link].

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Enghouse Interactive

APRIL 13, 2021

2) Deloitte: Digital Consumers Trends 2020. (3) 4) Consultancy.uk blog: McKinsey&Co – December 2020 Covid-19 Has Accelerated Digital Transformation by Seven Years. (5) 5) Metrigy: Customer Engagement Transformation: 2020-21 Research.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Furthermore, allowing competent agents the freedom to retort differently and find creative ways to resolve issues can boost their morale, work engagement, and productivity. A study by Gartner also indicates that by 2020, more than 50% of companies will refocus their attention on improving customer experiences. Engage agents.

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CSM Practice

AUGUST 7, 2020

Last July 21, 2020, CSM Practice had an awesome 8th session of the CS Executives Roundtable with the topic about Customer Lifecycle Journey. Join us on August 18, 2020, at 8:00 AM (PT) for a lively informative session, networking opportunities, and thought-provoking keynote speakers. We hope to see you again at our next session.

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Quality Contact Solutions

DECEMBER 31, 1969

In early 2020, the biggest problem facing top telemarketing companies in the U.S. A booming stock market, rising minimum wages and competition for staff made 2020 look like it would be a year filled with staffing challenges. In addition, attendance is better, and morale is higher. By Angela Garfinkel, President. Opportunities.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Creating a culture of collaboration drives teamwork and a higher sense of morale for agents who see themselves as part of a bigger picture, working together toward a greater goal. billion from 2020 to 2024. Research shows that collaborative contact center work environments perform 50% better and reduce errors by 25%.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A reminder that the struggle to sustain morale when it’s holiday season in the contact center is real. If not, this read might help set you up for a merry holiday peak in 2020. See you back here in 2020 – ready to tackle a bright, shiny new decade! Get Creative and Reward Team Achievements.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Gartner recently found that by 2020, 55 percent of major brands will have some kind of AI initiative in place, many of which will be focused on customer service. And how is technology changing the game in terms of operational efficiency, agent morale, and support center profitability? Boosting Agent Morale.

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Maru Group

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As a result, the “ethical and moral atmosphere of Gen Z is more concerned with broad societal and environmental impacts.” The post The Future of the Food Industry: A Food Expert Roundtable Discussion in 2020 appeared first on Maru/Matchbox. The question is “not just what is best for me, but how am I impacting everyone else.”

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Quality Contact Solutions

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Showing appreciation in group settings, like team meetings, and also acknowledging their individual contributions can help boost morale. In early 2020 the pandemic fundamentally changed the way sales leaders engaged with, managed, and led their teams. They stay in touch with their team and talk to them every day.

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Fonolo

JUNE 15, 2021

Plus, every time an employee leaves, they risk lowering their call center’s morale, threatening the engagement of the staff who are left behind. Fonolo’s 2020 State of the Contact Center Report found that agent attrition is actually getting worse. How to Foster Agent Engagement in a Hybrid Contact Center.

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 6, 2020

Recommended Read: Top 20 help desk ticketing systems of 2020. Some tips to boost team motivation and morale are: . Takeaway: Cloud-based ticketing systems will bring your customer service standards to another level and will make it possible for the entire team to work in an integrated manner. How do you motivate a remote team?

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SharpenCX

JULY 1, 2020

Cyberbullying is only too common in 2020. Read Now: Boosting Morale for Your Work From Home Call Center With Four Engagement Tactics. Let’s consider some of the qualities of remote work environments that contribute to conflict: 1. Virtual environments can empower harsh communication. Situations get inflated.

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Integrity Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2021

Coming off of a tough year in 2020, more employees are feeling burned out and overwhelmed. Their morale and engagement drop, and things tend to spiral from there. Even though 2020 is in the rearview mirror, we know that there will always be more disruptions and more challenges around the corner.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In a 2020 survey by Gartner , 41% of respondents noted that contact volumes had increased. Agent morale suffered which led way to rising turnover and the Great Resignation. In the early stages of the pandemic, business conditions became very fluid.

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Noble Systems

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Additional Resources: Webinar: From Onsite to Fully Remote Operations at Perdoceo Education – A CIO’s Perspective • Sep 15, 2020 @ 2:00PM • Register: US • APAC • EMEA. The strategies that drive the contact center industry in 2020 and beyond are different from the past.

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ProProfs Blog

AUGUST 21, 2020

According to the 2020 State of Workplace Empathy , 68% of CEOs believe that their companies are empathetic, compared to only 48% of employees. There are many ways you can boost employee morale without a pay raise, and an empathetic work culture usually tops that list. How Empathy Leads to a Loyal Workforce.

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Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

According to the 2023 Customer Rage Study by CCMC and Arizona State University , 74% of respondents reported experiencing a problem with a company’s product or service, up from 66% in 2020 and 56% in 2017. To get a resolution for their problems, 79% of customers complained to the company at fault, an increase from 72% in 2020.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Step #2: Boost agent morale and performance through frequent training. According to Gladly’s 2020 CX Report , the top three things customers want their companies to know are: Who they are What they’ve already talked about What they’ve purchased. Then, put the performance data to work in your coaching and training plans.

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Integrity Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2019

You’re losing out on sales revenue, of course, but also think about the other costs: engagement, morale, turnover , manager productivity and focus, market position and possibly long-term organizational viability. If 80% aren’t selling at their full potential, it’s clearly costing your organization. appeared first on Integrity Solutions.

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SharpenCX

MARCH 18, 2020

Buffer’s State of Remote Work in 2020 report found that almost every employee who works remotely, a whopping 98%, want to continue remote work (at least part-time) for the rest of their careers. And, it’s how you’ll keep work-life balance and morale high for your agents. The world we live in is demanding a remote workforce.

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