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Top 5 Posts in January

Contact Center Pipeline

It’s not surprising that contact center predictions for 2018 accounted for two of the most popular posts in January. A look at the common characteristics shared by award-winning contact centers; tips to help work-at-home agents stay productive and focused; and an update on the state of remote work in […].

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Is social engineering damaging your contact center?

Talkdesk

This rise of at-home agents, coupled with an increase in new contact center agents, has raised concerns over information security. Some agents working from home are using personal, unsecured networks and new agents may not be aware of security procedures. appeared first on Talkdesk.

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‘Training on the Fly’ Might Be the Secret Weapon Your Agents Need

Vistio

Traditional contact center training often focuses on preparing agents for their first day on the job, but what about day 101—or day 1,001? Even the most comprehensive onboarding programs can’t account for the full range of challenges agents will face throughout their careers. Take ServiceSim, for example.

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PINDROP PULSE FLASH REPORT: Five Insights of COVID-19 in the Contact Center

pindrop

A short history of how the pandemic has unfolded – how contact centers have faired and how fraudsters have taken advantage. As a critical customer interface, contact centers have felt the effects directly, regardless of geography and industry. INSIGHT 2: THE WAVE HITS IN EARNEST.

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8 Tips to Prepare Your Holiday Contact Center Agents

Calltools

The holiday season — less than seven weeks away now — is almost always the busiest time of the year for contact centers. This year will likely be the same, so contact center managers must prepare for the holiday rush. Follow these nine holiday contact center tips! Train Contact Center Agents.

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Workforce Management in 2021: Better than Ever

DMG Consulting

Identifying methods for improving scheduling flexibility is an enterprise concern and opportunity, although contact centers have it toughest, with little apparent flexibility as they must maintain strict schedules to ensure they have the right number of resources with the necessary skills to respond to the projected volume of interactions.

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4 Ways to Reduce CX Outsourcing Costs in 2022

Outsource Consultants

We all know that technology has become an essential part of the contact center industry, but we often forget why. The biggest impact made by technology is arguably the ability to reduce the amount of time an agent spends on the line. Last but certainly not least is access to account information. Better Utilize Technology.