Fonolo

JULY 13, 2021

What causes call center burnout? Stress is notoriously prevalent in call center agents. Because of this, 75% of call center agents are at risk of burnout. Here are some of the most common causes for agent burnout: Unsustainably high workload. Emotional burden and/or abuse from customers.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

According to research from the Harvard Business Review, 71% of managers surveyed said employee engagement is an important factor in the overall success of a company. They motivate employees through goal setting, help resolve conflicts, and play a large role in improving employee morale. Focus on preventing employee burnout.

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Noble Systems

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

So, let’s dive into the top five causes of agent burnout and look into what you can do to combat them. Overworking agents. According to findings of a survey conducted by Toister Performance Solutions, not incorporating display boards can have a negative impact on burnout.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 3, 2024

Grading our 2023 BPO Industry Predictions Prediction: Agent Morale is 2023’s Top Priority In late 2022, we heard from new clients that a key concern for 2023 was partnering with BPO vendors adept at managing rising attrition rates. This change in focus led clients to make decisions increasingly based on agent satisfaction levels.

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Playvox

APRIL 4, 2023

The study also revealed that customers are turning to digital channels to complain more often than phone calls, with 32% of customers surveyed sharing their complaints on social media. Replacing agents lost to attrition is costly — averaging more than $14,000 per agent. That’s not to say that all feedback should be positive.

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SharpenCX

APRIL 1, 2020

And, it gives you ample opportunities to celebrate progress, keeping morale high and teams engaged. When agents view your quarterly goals through the lens of their individual role, they can be intimidating. With objectives set, your agents have more manageable metrics and outcomes to impact.

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Balto

JANUARY 21, 2025

Typically gathered through an after-call survey, CSAT reflects whether your call center agents delivered on customer expectations. Agent Turnover Rate High turnover rates disrupt your customer service teams and increase costs. Tracking this metric helps you address burnout, training gaps, and overall morale.

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