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The role of quality inside the home-based coaching and agent relationship

Tethr

Exceptional call center leaders use a coaching philosophy to manage their teams. This is especially critical when it comes to leading a team of reps who are based out of their homes. Just because at-home agents lack opportunities for in-person feedback doesn’t mean they aren’t entitled to efficient and effective coaching.

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5 Helpful Contact Center Tools for Managers

NICE inContact

A mechanic would have a tough time trying to perform even basic maintenance on a vehicle without a good set of tools. It may be possible to change an oil or air filter without tools, but how about changing a flat tire or replacing the alternator? Are your agents prepared to answer customers’ questions?

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Important post-COVID strategies for the call center

Tethr

Whether you are seriously considering only hiring at-home agents or some of your current agents are looking to make the permanent transition to a remote basis, remote-specific trainings should be offered. Keep your tools up-to-date. Your agents need the best tools and should be trained on how to use them.

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5 Coaching Must-Have’s for At-Home Customer Care Agents

Skybridge

In today’s post, I’d like to highlight how your coaching process will need to change. They need to be secure enough to ask for feedback from their teams and make adjustments as needed in order to nurture strong virtual relationships with their at-home agents. If you haven’t tried this before, now is a great time to start.

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Work from home programs are no longer a reward system

Aspect

Here are some best practices to consider as you define or enhance your work from home program, specifically for your customer engagement center. Define the Agent Profile. Not everyone makes the perfect work at home agent. Define the Home Office. The right collaboration tools are a must.

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Can gamification be used for work-at-home (WAH) agents?

DMG Consulting

Question: Can gamification be used for work-at-home (WAH) agents? Answer: The forced migration of on-site contact center employees to work-at-home agents has renewed interest in employee empowerment tools.

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Effectively managing home-based call center agents is possible. Here’s how.

Tethr

Ensuring you and your team are equipped with the right tools and knowledge works wonders. Invest in the best tools. Your remote agents need to be provided with the best tools and trained on how to use them. Surface impactful coaching opportunities to help your reps reach their goals regardless of where they are working.