ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Best Practices for Creating a Compelling Customer Experience by G. Hult (Harvard Business Review) How can a company best create a compelling customer experience?

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Journey mapping Agent burnout Customer Service Airlines 31

Noble Systems

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In addition, you may be risking your reputation and impeding the quality of customer service, which can lead to plummeting customer satisfaction. So, let’s dive into the top five causes of agent burnout and look into what you can do to combat them. Overworking agents.

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Anexa BPO

AUGUST 11, 2022

More than two-thirds of consumers globally make purchase decisions based on the quality of customer service, with 90% of them willing to spend more with brands that provide exceptional customer experience – TRUE. Post-pandemic, customer service has become a “long game” and needs to be conducted by experienced CX specialists.

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Agent burnout outsourcing voip Customer centricity 52

MiaRec

MAY 11, 2024

One thing that frustrated me the most was the high agent turnover. Not only do you constantly have to train new agents, which often leads to less-than-ideal customer experiences, but you also see the personal toll it takes on an agent. The constant stress and lack of work-life balance can result in agent burnout.

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Morale Contact Center Agent burnout Personalization 105

ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Is Everyone’s Responsibility by Rebecca Hinds and Sarang Gupta (Harvard Business Review) In today’s digital-first world, achieving great customer experiences is more challenging than ever.

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Customer Service Agent burnout Chatbots Engineering 31

CX Global Media

JULY 1, 2017

Learn about what is Customer Experience going to cost, why a customer experience strategy might be something you need, the three pillars, what’s your number one priority, bettering your focus, and who to connect with. Obvious Contact Center Agent Burnout Problem Revealed. Get the full article.

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Contact Center Agent burnout Interactive Voice Response Chatbots 13

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Without proper management, call center agents could be left to handle overwhelming days on their own, lack incentive or structure to grow within their role, and become bored and burnt out fast, leading to high turnover and poor customer experiences. So #callcenter managers, be sure to keep your agents engaged!

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Call Center Management Agent burnout Employee engagement 150

Fonolo

AUGUST 10, 2021

A customer care strategy should be put in place to ensure the service your agents provide is always top notch and that the customer experience stays consistent throughout your organization. If customers receive the same high-quality service every time they get in touch, they’re more likely to keep calling back.

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Hodusoft

JULY 2, 2024

Expert’s Insight On Designing Competitive Customer Experiences in Insurance Industry In recent years, the insurance industry has evolved at a great pace. Just like other industries, delivering exceptional customer experiences has become more critical in the insurance sector as well.

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TeleDirect

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Mastering Active Listening: The Key to Exceptional Customer Service in Call Centers Mastering Active Listening is a fundamental skill that sets apart the top call centers in the US from the competition. Reduces Call Times Active listening helps agents identify customer needs faster, leading to shorter call durations and improved efficiency.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Consumers are always looking for a quality experience as well as outstanding support, so it will definitely be worth your trouble from a customer satisfaction standpoint. 5 Tips to Prevent Call Center Agent Burnout Before it Begins. Develop agent seating plans.

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Call Center Agent burnout Abandon rate call center workforce 147

TechSee

MAY 4, 2021

Economic and logistical challenges have resulted in businesses turning to the gig economy to support and scale their customer service and sales efforts while lowering their fixed costs and in-house overhead. The Concept of GigCX: Freelance customer service agents. Agent Burnout.

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Customer Service Contact Center Agent burnout Call Center 182

CCNG

MARCH 8, 2023

Leaders need to empower their agents with the right resources and provide them with strategies to handle emotionally draining tasks. Moreover, striving for efficiency without compromising customer service is even more important; good customer service should never come at the cost of agent burnout.

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Morale Contact Center CCNG Agent burnout 195

ROI CX Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While this season is an exciting time to enjoy with loved ones, contact centers can quickly become overwhelmed this time of year by an influx of calls, stressed-out customers, and increased demands. Contact center outsourcing gives you access to highly trained agents available to customers around the clock.

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Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Average Handle Time outsourcing 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It may struggle with unexpected customer inquiries that dont fit predefined menu options. Consistent Customer Experience Unlike human agents, IVR never gets tired or inconsistent. Provides 24/7 availability, ensuring customers can get assistance even after hours. Connecting Call Centers to Success.

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Interactive Voice Response Agent burnout contact center solutions CRM 52

SharpenCX

JUNE 3, 2020

We’re sharing 19 workforce optimization statistics so you can better understand what matters to your agents and how supporting their needs is better for business. Nearly a third of contact center leaders, some 30%, believe their current tools aren’t cutting it and fail to help agents deliver standout customer experiences.

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Customer Experience Agent burnout Contact Center Metrics 84

Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

Table of Contents: Understanding call center agent performance Essential call center agent metrics and KPIs 10 strategies to improve contact center agent performance Understanding call center agent performance Even in our increasingly AI-driven era, human interactions are still central to the work of contact centers and the value they deliver.

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Vistio

DECEMBER 12, 2023

High training costs, high attrition, agent burnout, and outdated systems get in the way of empowering agents to provide excellent customer service. So, how best to fix these issues to boost agent productivity and morale?

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Agent burnout Morale Customer Experience Customer Service 52

SharpenCX

JULY 2, 2020

Funneling customers into a voice-only experience is a recipe for disloyalty with your modern customers. Download Now: Use data about what your customers really want to build your customer experience strategies. But the “omni” experience still doesn’t make customers happy. Get your guide.

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Contact Center Customer Experience Agent burnout CRM 76

Fonolo

AUGUST 3, 2021

To calculate agent occupancy rate, divide the workload (busy) hours by staff hours. More idle time could mean low engagement among your agents, but zero idle time indicates your contact center runs the risk of agent burnout. A higher rate means less idle time. What is Call Routing in a Contact Center? Quality score.

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Call Center Abandon rate Contact Center Agent burnout 142

Mindtouch

MARCH 16, 2018

Regardless of the reason, an unhappy group of support agents can make for unhappy customers and seriously impact customer experience KPIs. Wherever you find agent burnout, dissatisfied customers are not far away. What makes customer support agents unhappy?

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CCNG

MAY 11, 2022

BPOs report to us that they are seeing a rise in agent burnout and attrition , especially on more intense and complex programs requiring longer than "normal" training times. Perhaps burnout is also happening because of the supply chain and service issues the U.S. This is the fault of the operation, not the agent. ?

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Call Center outsourcing Agent burnout Business Process Outsourcing 195

Mindtouch

MAY 31, 2018

It follows that when you take the pulse of your agent experience, you’ll inevitably discover opportunities to improve the customer experience, too. In many ways, the customer and agent experience are interrelated. Agent onboarding. Seasonal spikes.

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Contact Center Pipeline

AUGUST 19, 2020

Think back on the past couple of years and the push toward improving the customer experience. The idiom “Open the Door” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “to make something easier.” Who isn’t interested in making something easier? This has put a lot of value on making things easy for consumers. Which Door Will It Be? […].

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Zappix

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In conclusion, digital tools play a pivotal role in enhancing call center agents’ efficiency and delivering exceptional customer experiences. By effectively leveraging these tools, organizations can achieve cost savings, reduce agent burnout, and ultimately elevate customer satisfaction.

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Call Center Agent burnout Customer Experience Average Handle Time 52

JustCall

APRIL 15, 2024

As a sales or customer support manager, you’ve likely noticed some agents seem disengaged, burned out, or stressed. Call center agent burnout is a real problem, and the job demands can take a toll on even the most resilient employees. Burnout disturbs the agent’s focus and motivation.

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Call Center Agent burnout Scripts Metrics 52

Myra Golden Media

APRIL 17, 2017

Your employees could, for example, spend 10 – 20% of their workday working behind the scenes for customers – follow-up calls, research, responding to emails, etc. This time away from the phones would help your company deliver a better customer experience and it would take a lot of pressure off of your people.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Superior customer service is at the heart of every successful retail call center, but with all the new online shopping technology, providing a seamless customer experience can become quite the challenge. TIP: Have new hires shadow your best customer service agents so they can pick up some tricks of the trade.

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Customer Service Agent burnout Contact Center First call resolution 87

JustCall

MAY 23, 2023

JustCall is heading to the Customer Contact Week held in Las Vegas this June, and we want you to join us for the launch of our AI-powered platform.Plus, hear from our founder during an insightful fireside chat. That’s why creating seamless customer journeys are essential for gaining a competitive edge. Meet us at CCW Vegas!

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Fonolo

JANUARY 25, 2022

From organizing call center agents to employing the right technology and developing a customer experience strategy, there are plenty of moving pieces in the successful operation of a contact center. 5 Tips to Prevent Call Center Agent Burnout Before it Begins. Agent onboarding and training. Voice Call-Backs.

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VirtualPBX

JULY 24, 2024

Contact Center features like ACD queuing and routing features like skill-based routing and escalation queues can alleviate high call volumes, long wait times, and agent burnout. Utilize your CRM integration to streamline agent communication and monitor signs of fatigue right from your live Contact Center dashboard.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Magnus Geverts shares his top tips for beating agent burnout—and the competition—in 2023. Great news for businesses that rely on the festive season to tide them over during the leaner months but extremely stressful for agents in contact centres. About the Author Magnus Geverts is VP Product Marketing at Calabrio.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The customer service profession is known for high turnover rates and agent burnout, however, some professionals greatly excel in this line of work, and show tremendous aptitude for delivering excellent customer care. VPs & Directors of Customer Experience. VPs & Directors of Customer Service.

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Solvvy

JUNE 30, 2021

A customer’s interactions with a brand drives their entire perception of a business, and as most businesses can attest, each and every customer experience can leave long lasting effects. So how can you get a sense of the customer experience you’re delivering? Unfortunately, agent burnout is very real.

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Chatbots Metrics Customer Support Agent burnout 62

SmartAction

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In the battle to maintain customers’ loyalty and drive repeat business, many brands leverage customer satisfaction as a competitive advantage. The caveat though, is that delivering a stellar customer experience – especially in retail, hospitality, and healthcare sectors – can be prohibitively expensive to scale.

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