Global Response

AUGUST 7, 2023

What does empowerment look like when it comes to their role? Agent empowerment is key for increasing retention and job satisfaction, but it also plays a large role in effective customer service and customer satisfaction. So, how do you create empowered call center agents who can deliver great service day-in and day-out?

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Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Create opportunities for agents to voice their suggestions and concerns. But remember: agent empowerment only works if leadership listens and follows through on their feedback. How to Make Your Contact Center More Resilient. One great way to do this is to form committees and groups within your organization.

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Tethr

JUNE 30, 2021

Especially in a world where callers are bringing more complicated issues to call center representatives and expecting higher levels of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, it’s essential to focus on agent empowerment. The post How to improve the customer experience in 3 simple steps appeared first on Tethr.

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LiveVox

JUNE 27, 2022

Get the insights on how to deliver an enhanced patient experience through agent empowerment. The post How to Empower Agents to Deliver a Patient-Centric Experience appeared first on Livevox.

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SharpenCX

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But through it all, one question remains the same: Do you know how to keep customers happy? To help, we’re sharing 6 data-backed methods on how to keep customers happy. Some 70% of buying experiences are based on how the customer feels they are being treated. And with stress, your agents’ sense of calm and empathy vanishes.

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Talkdesk

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

I didn’t give this agent the directive to do that, but by giving him the time and space to do it and asking hard questions, he got there himself. Eventually you start to do things that your boss doesn’t know how to do, and that’s when you’re rewarded even more.

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Talkdesk

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

I didn’t give this agent the directive to do that, but by giving him the time and space to do it and asking hard questions, he got there himself. Eventually you start to do things that your boss doesn’t know how to do, and that’s when you’re rewarded even more.

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Balto

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This blog captures the key takeaways from our recent webinar, “ The Future of Home Services: Merging Lead Intake Automation with Agent Empowerment.” The goal,” Rob Westervelt explains, “is to make agents feel like superheroes on the phone.

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Bright Pattern

JANUARY 24, 2019

Over the last few weeks, I have shared some common chatbot mistakes and how to overcome them by testing the customer centricity of your chatbot solution. In blog part 1 I shared how many companies are failing with the implementation of their chatbots because they neglect the ramifications a bot will have on the agent's experience.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 10, 2025

This blog post will explore practical ways to streamline workflows, leverage AI and analytics, and empower your agents for maximum productivity. How to Streamline Contact Center Workflows Efficient workflows form the foundation of a productive contact center.

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Balto

JANUARY 6, 2025

Provides valuable insights through call analytics and performance metrics Cons: Steep initial learning curve for new users Occasional system performance issues How to Choose the Best Call Center Quality Assurance Software Solution for Your Contact Center Needs Identify Your Requirements What do you expect from a QA tool?

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Talkdesk

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

I didn’t give this agent the directive to do that, but by giving him the time and space to do it and asking hard questions, he got there himself. Eventually you start to do things that your boss doesn’t know how to do, and that’s when you’re rewarded even more.

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Balto

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Agent Empowerment. Agent empowerment is one of the top trends in the contact center space for 2023. Empowering your agents means equipping your teams with the tools, trust, information, and freedom they need to make decisions when customers need it the most. Agent Experience.

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Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

This is the main key to keeping agents happy and productive. Happy agents equal better productivity and better quality. Proper training : Giving proper training to agents in the beginning is very important as they will learn how to resolve certain issues and have the proper knowledge of the campaign.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss CX strategy- what it is, why you need one and how to build one for your brand. Allow agents to focus on more complex tasks by reducing the need to attend to every customer. Promotes agent empowerment as it deflects large number of calls to self-service channels.

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Calabrio

MARCH 5, 2025

How Customer Experience Analytics Works To truly harness the power of CX analytics, in today’s data-driven landscape, its critical to understand how to transform raw interaction data into relevant, actionable insights. Improved performance management and agent empowerment.

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Calabrio

MARCH 22, 2025

By focusing on agent empowerment, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, businesses can create a contact center that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations, fostering long-term relationships and driving business success. They may focus on one particular area or team within the operation.

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A customer journey or interaction analytics platform may collect and analyze aspects of customer interactions to offer insights on how to improve key service or sales metrics. Focus on Agent Empowerment: Calabrio ONE equips agents with the intuitive tools and easy access to insights they need to stay engaged and deliver improved outcomes.

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Vistio

APRIL 22, 2024

Agent Empowerment: AI can be a valuable ally for your customer service agents. Provide Ongoing Training: Continuously train agents on how to leverage AI tools effectively. Encourage feedback from agents to identify areas for improvement and optimize AI utilization.

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teleopti

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Nick Smith at Teleopti shows how to gain control by applying workforce management (WFM) principles to influence company culture and protect corporate reputation. Turn traditional thinking on its head including: Change the leadership culture – good leaders instinctively know how to inspire their workforce and reward their efforts.

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Customer Service Life

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Some things are out of the agents’ control but some aren’t and quality should always be tied back to the impact on the customer. At FCR, all of our leaders spend a day learning how to Coach with Compassion. Feedback should be delivered to agents, preferably within 24 hours of the interaction. What’s next?

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Aspect

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Contact center and customer service agents are a key part of any business and it is important for them to know their value, make sure to take the time to show them your thanks. The post How to Show your Customer Service Agents You’re Thankful for Them appeared first on Aspect Blogs.

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SharpenCX

MAY 6, 2021

They want answers to their problems now, but they also want jovial agents who know how to talk small. Just last week, I had an agent tell me about her puppy who’s currently in his rebellious teenage years. And, keep a close eye on churn data to see how those metrics create (or eliminate) more churn. Transfer Rate.

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Tethr

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Without stealing too much thunder from the article, what T-Mobile teaches us is that it’s easy to say we care about frontline agent empowerment, but it’s something else entirely to actually put the customer experience into the hands of the front line. Listening organizations don’t ask for these sorts of things.

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JustCall

APRIL 9, 2024

These help direct simple queries to self-service channels , reducing the workload on live agents during peak volume periods. Agent empowerment Provide agents with AI-assisted processes, easy-to-use knowledge bases, and relevant training programs. Sign up for JustCall and explore how to manage fluctuating call volumes.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 25, 2016

Historically, contact center technologies were intended to empower agents, but required managing multiple applications and time-consuming training to master the endless system and customer nuances. If Gartner’s predictions ring true, contact centers have the opportunity to transform the enterprise to become the customer experience (CX) hub.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

Why is simplicity so important, and what are the benefits of simplification for agents, operations managers and customers? In this first blog, we focus on making life easier for agents and how to tackle the most pressing concerns of labour shortages and staff dissatisfaction. Labour shortages are a primary concern.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There has also been a push in acknowledging the effect that agent empowerment and engagement have on the service that organizations ultimately provide to their customers. Related Article: How To Manage Customer Interactions In Any Channel. How To Forecast Accurately In A Digital Contact Center.

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SharpenCX

APRIL 29, 2020

And, you shouldn’t have to worry that running a lean contact center puts agents at risk for burnout and disengagement. Download Now: How to put your contact center data to work for a better customer experience. Does performance play a factor, how about family obligations and team seniority? Because modern WFM is shifting.

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Talkdesk

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

TalkIQ shares how to derive insights from conversations through AI and speech recognition. Video #5: How Hotel Tonight, Caviar, and Evernote Build a Culture of Agent Empowerment. Our distinguished panel presents new technology that is driving smarter sales and service interactions.

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SharpenCX

JUNE 30, 2021

When agents train with each other, you can set up creative role-playing scenarios, introduce discussion topics, or take courses as a team. Try out some of these online courses for your team training sessions: Customer Service Mastery: Delight Every Customer Brilliant Customer Service: How to Impress your Customers! Read More ].

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Kayako

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It also gives the impression that the company is not organized and hasn’t prioritized resources to equip its agents to provide a better experience. A good customer service conversation includes attentive listening, recall of details, empathy, and agent empowerment to pull together resources for a quick resolution.

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Calltools

APRIL 3, 2024

Nurture Agent Care Contact centers have high turnover rates ( 30-45% annually ) that harm customer care and increase costs. If your call center has a high turnover rate, your agents might not know products well or understand how to use your technology.

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Ameyo

JULY 19, 2018

We recently had an interesting discussion with a Customer Service Head of one of the leading banks in Africa, about how banking experience can be improved by empowering customer service agents with the right access to the backend applications for resolving customer queries efficiently.

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Talkdesk

MARCH 2, 2018

Quickly, yet meaningfully connecting with a customer is difficult enough for agents who have the information they need. Agent empowerment is the key to performance. Great training is the key to agent empowerment. Unfortunately, some organizations struggle to deliver the training agents require.

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Global Response

MARCH 26, 2024

Let’s look at three common challenges and how you can overcome them. How to measure FCR rates One of the most fundamental challenges to achieving high FCR rates is actually calculating it correctly. Here’s how to measure it: Track customer interactions in a comprehensive CRM.

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Balto

AUGUST 23, 2024

Provides valuable insights through call analytics and performance metrics Cons: Steep initial learning curve for new users Occasional system performance issues How to Choose the Right Call Center Quality Assurance Solution for Your Contact Center Needs Identify Your Requirements What do you expect from a QA tool?

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