SharpenCX

DECEMBER 2, 2020

American businesses risk a staggering $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care, according to the 2020 National Customer Rage Study. . With financial losses of such scale on the line, the stakes have never been higher to deliver good customer service in your call center.

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Tethr

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

If so, you probably either have experience managing call center agents or you are one. Deloitte Consulting’s study on contact centers found that large call centers with more than 500 agents experience turnover rates of 50 percent or higher annually. The cycle of call rep churn is vicious.

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TRUSTID

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

As consumers demand more secure, non-intrusive interactions with their banks, it’s becoming essential for financial institutions to take steps that help ensure their customer channels are protected from fraud and other social engineering scams without adding more complexity to their customer experience.

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TeleDirect

OCTOBER 5, 2021

According to a recent study, call center employment (including roles like WFH call center reps) are projected to increase nearly 50% over the next decade. If anything, companies are looking to add even more work from home customer service representative jobs than ever before.

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Clarabridge

APRIL 11, 2017

Clarabridge recently conducted a study of both contact center agents and consumers. We wanted to see where their expectations and experiences lined up when it comes to customer service calls. Dissatisfaction levels are at an all-time high when it comes to contact center calls.

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Fonolo

APRIL 16, 2019

In my opinion, the power of a call-back is highly underestimated. Unfortunately, call-backs are still a relatively rare call center experience. To me, it’s a sign that this company “gets it,” and that I am likely in for a great customer service experience. Successful case studies.

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VocalCom

JUNE 22, 2020

As agents who don’t have daily visibility into their metrics sit at an increased risk for burnout (Toister study), offering them custom reports and dashboards to self-monitor their KPIs is mission-critical to their well-being – and to the service delivered by the contact center.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize the call center experience for the 59% of your customers who prefer telephone communication. We’re not talking about the time-consuming interactive voice response (IVR) of the past that provided a less-than-optimal customer experience.

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aircall

JANUARY 24, 2022

This Aircall study showed that 69% of customers prefer to use the phone when they want to contact you. Willingness to escalate difficult calls. It’s always nice to hire call center agents that have call center experience, but it’s sometimes better to train the right people. Delivery & status.

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Hodusoft

MAY 24, 2023

Even though the technology has been around since the 1990s, many call centers and contact centers have started using it not only to authenticate their customers and protect their data but also to improve several call center metrics. All these findings from various studies show the rising popularity of self-service.

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OctopusTech

MARCH 1, 2023

Focus on customer experience Businesses have moved beyond competing on price and product and are now trying to differentiate themselves based on the experiences they provide. According to a Gallup study , high employee engagement leads to higher customer engagement, lower employee turnover, and 21% higher profitability.

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Nicereply

JUNE 18, 2020

Many tactics are backed up with research and studies that you can take to your boss if they need convincing. A recent study found that customers who have had social media interactions are less likely to churn. Customers who experience bad service are far more likely to churn. This is called “surprise reciprocity”.

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Fonolo

JUNE 22, 2023

Although they can be simple and effective, customers don’t love IVR experiences. Consumers often list dealing with an IVR as a top grievance with the call center experience. Power and Associates, a good IVR experience is quite rare. Why Use Visual IVR Instead of IVR? According to a report by J.D.

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Fonolo

APRIL 17, 2019

As much as the airline is an industry leader in innovation, it is still behind in one of the most basic customer service offerings: Prompt and effective customer service from different platforms — and that includes social media, chatbots, and apps, in addition to improved call center experiences. Successful case studies.

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Fonolo

MAY 31, 2019

For example, a study by Wells Fargo found that 60% of banking transactions are made by customers who still prefer to do business with a teller. According to Parature , voice continues to take the lead amongst all channels, but it’s not the most pleasant experience.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Call center customer service has a strong bearing on customer satisfaction and your business as a whole. So, improving call center customer service becomes necessary in order to make your business stand out. Your call center experience gets more interesting when you know your customer well.

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Fonolo

MARCH 28, 2019

For example, a study by Wells Fargo found that 60% of banking transactions are made by customers who still prefer to do business with a teller. According to Parature , voice continues to take the lead amongst all channels, but it’s not the most pleasant experience.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

For companies looking to establish a customer-first mindset at their call center, the essential part is to understand the customers in terms of their interests, behavior and needs. A study from NewVoiceMedia indicates that companies lose more than $62 billion due to poor customer service.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

Design with User Experience in Mind Thoughtful design is the foundation of user-friendly dashboards. Employ principles that prioritize ease of use and accessibility: Leverage insights from eye-tracking studies to guide layout decisions. Utilize visual elements such as charts and color to enhance data comprehension.

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3CLogic

APRIL 13, 2022

Picture this — your call center experiences a huge surge in volume on Tuesday morning at 10am, a time that’s typically quiet. As the queue grows, average handle time (AHT) spikes, the abandon rate grows, and the first call resolution rate plummets.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

Improving customer service is a journey, not a destination, and you should always be working on new, innovative ways to make the customer service experience better for your buyers. One of the best ways to do that is to improve your inbound customer service experience. That is your call center experience.

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Insite Managed Solutions

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

5 Ways to Relieve Stress After an Unpleasant Call. With a consultant’s average call center experience around 15 years, we all understand how unpleasant and abusive calls can be taxing on a daily basis. These types of calls can lead to higher agent attrition.

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TRUSTID

JANUARY 22, 2018

Just how important is your contact center to your brand identity? In a recent study by Calabrio, “The Health of the Contact Center: Agent Well-Being in a Customer-Centric Era,” call center agents are feeling the effects of changing customer behavior. If you answered so-so, your brand may be in trouble.

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Global Response

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The key lies in ensuring your outsourced call center implements some core best practices for e-commerce businesses. In this article, our team—with over 40 years of CX and call center experience—will walk you through those best practices, and how to implement them with your outsourced call center partner.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

More than 80% of customers say the experience a company provides is as important as its products. But a study just a couple of years later by Arise found that 65% of consumers would only wait two minutes, and 13% felt that no wait time was acceptable. Read the FREE whitepaper: How a Call Center Eliminated 400,000 Minutes of Hold Time.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2017

While agents hold the keys to your company’s success, they are also the most expensive resource you have – accounting for 60% to 70% of expenses in a contact center. Depending on organizational needs, call centers can implement an array of different technologies, from basic to sophisticated.

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Global Response

MARCH 1, 2022

An omnichannel contact center model can help you track this metric more closely, as it allows you to streamline all customer communications to understand which touchpoints a customer has already used to interact with your brand, or where else they have contacted you. How to use CSAT to improve call center experience.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

According to this Customer Experience Executive Report , customers place a premium on great experiences, and 63% of them would pay more for a better experience. The Temkin Group’s 2017 Customer Experience study showed a severe decline in customer experience ratings from 2015 to 2016.

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