Victor Midgley

JULY 6, 2017

Is working in a call center a wise career move or simply a dead-end job no one really wants to do, or they do it anyway until something better comes along? I have been an advocate for the call center space all my adult life.

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Victor Midgley

JULY 6, 2017

I have now worked or toured call centers in nearly every state and many countries of the world. I have clearly targeted the 10 biggest mistakes I see when I work with struggling call center operation. I encourage you to give heed to this list.

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Victor Midgley

JULY 7, 2017

If you are currently in a call center leadership position or seeking to be in a call center leadership position, you MUST read this article! Most front-line call center agents I work with have a very strong desire to move “up” from their agent position into a leadership position.

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Fonolo

APRIL 13, 2021

Managing call spikes during peak periods in your call center can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Whether you’re in retail, healthcare, or the financial industry, understaffed contact centers coupled with increased call volumes create stressful moments for you and your agents.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A comprehensive survey found that 68% of call center agents reported experiencing eye strain or tiredness, 66% reported headaches, and 53% experienced blurring of vision. Eye strain in the workplace is a widespread problem. And in a broader context, 32.4%

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Victor Midgley

JULY 17, 2017

The cause for stress in the call center seems obvious and yet very little is done about it. Recent studies reveal that 83% of call center agents are highly stressed with their job. Over my 20 plus years of consulting call centers all … Continue reading "5 PROVOKING REASONS WHY CALL CENTER AGENTS STRESS".

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Callminer

JANUARY 18, 2021

Use call recordings and ongoing training to nurture emotional competence among agents. Diffusing tense conversations and satisfying the chronically unsatisfiable are but two of the emotionally charged skills of every great call center agent. ” – Effective Call Center Scripts , Salesforce; Twitter: @SalesforceGov.

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Callminer

JULY 11, 2016

Thousands of call center professionals. One spectacular location. Five days of inspirational, educational, customer-oriented keynotes, sessions, demos, and more designed to help companies deliver exceptional customer service.

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Blueship Call Center

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Inbound call center services are the dynamic solution for enhancing customer interactions and ensuring they are satisfied. Redefining Customer Engagement Through inbound call center services Inbound call center services are far beyond simple helplines.

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Fonolo

JUNE 17, 2015

But training new and old employees on an ongoing basis can be tough, so here’s a guide to contact center training, along with our top call center training ideas and methods you can put into practice: Our 15 Most Powerful Call Center Training Methods Are: Hold regular training sessions. What is call center training?

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Fonolo

JANUARY 27, 2022

Finding your next great call center agent — someone who will help your contact center succeed— is no easy feat. Asking these call center interview questions will help you find the best agents to help the organization excel. Click to be taken to that section: Personal Call Center Interview Questions.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

JULY 9, 2018

Here’s a list of the most crucial metrics that inbound call center must measure. It is a direct reflection of an agent’s and a center’s capacity to solve problems, answer questions, and provide needs the very first time a customer calls. A 2016 survey by Call Center Helper shared that 62.7%

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Outsource Consultants

MAY 8, 2024

With over 600,000 call center professionals and a ranking as the fourth-largest BPO market in Latin America, Colombia continues to be a rising star in the world of outsourcing. Here’s what makes it a goldmine for businesses: A Booming Industry: The call center and BPO industry in Colombia is experiencing explosive growth.

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Pointillist

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

By Stephanie Ventura Metrics tracking is a vital element of every call center. However, aiming to track all possible call center metrics can lead to information overload. Many call center leaders cite First Call Resolution (FCR) as the most important metric to track. What is First Call Resolution?

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Victor Midgley

JULY 7, 2017

My primary objective of this article, is to warn and guide call centers through the shark infested “call center technology” waters.

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Zingtree

JUNE 16, 2015

We hope to see you in Vegas this week for the 16th Annual Call Center Conference & Expo. Soaking up all of the information and connecting with call center professionals to better improve our Agent Scripting App and better help us help you with customer interactions.

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OctopusTech

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Outsourcing is one tactic that has been more popular recently, especially in the call center services industry. Numerous advantages come with outsourcing call centers, including increased productivity and significant cost reductions.

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Grupo Noa

MAY 11, 2022

Any responsible business owner that gives priority to their customer services would opt for call center outsourcing services. Top American call centers are run by a team of highly experienced and multilingual telecallers. Let’s read more to know why every business needs a call center service-.

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OctopusTech

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

This is where call center outsourcing plays a major role. Do you know that call center outsourcing services are one of the top choices of developing countries like Europe and America? The dedicated call centers handle day-to-day customer queries such as solving credit card issues, checkout process problems, and many more.

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Revation Systems

MAY 24, 2018

Curious about recent trends in digital transformation and how they can impact and ultimately improve the patient experience, while lowering costs in healthcare call centers? The post Discuss Healthcare Call Center Trends with Revation at HCCT 2018 appeared first on Revation Systems. See you in the City of Bridges!

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JustCall

JUNE 2, 2021

While that may sound excessive, there is no denying that the call center skills of your agents can either make or break your business. Common customer queries are handled by call center professionals that are trained to carry out the act. Why are Right Call Center Skills Important? Communication.

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Noble Systems

APRIL 3, 2020

Our founder and CEO, Jim Noble, utilized early predictive dialing software in the operation of his own call centers. Realizing the benefits of automating the calling process, Jim began to focus on ways to improve the technologies. The post The Benefits of Predictive Dialers for Call Centers appeared first on Noble Systems.

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Victor Midgley

JULY 10, 2017

I often get asked by people who learn how long I have worked in the Call Center space, what is it about Call Centers that could possibly keep me engaged in that tough world of never ending stress? For me, the answer is easy.

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Hodusoft

JUNE 7, 2024

Call Center Management: Challenges, Strategies, Tips, and Best Practices In today’s time, setting up a call or contact center is extremely easy. At HoduSoft , we strongly believe that call centers and contact centers should do whatever it takes to manage their daily operations as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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VirtualPBX

MAY 16, 2024

Be Natural and Intentional Outbound calls offer the opportunity to connect with customers and prospects. Outbound call center agents should be skilled at genuinely matching the tone and emotion of the situation for a real, engaging conversation. Read more: Phone Security: Best Practices For Protecting Customer Data 2.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s where call center solutions for small businesses come into play. These solutions provide a dedicated team of trained professionals who specialize in managing customer inquiries and support services. However, by identifying and addressing these challenges, small businesses can position themselves for success.

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Fonolo

APRIL 24, 2018

In just the last month we saw the release of Apple’s Business Chat, the announcement of Twilio’s new Flex call center platform and the acquisition of Altocloud by Genesys. A new privacy regulation (GDPR) has multiple impacts on call centers that operate in, or provide service to, Europe. Who wrote it: Call Centre Helper.

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Anexa BPO

MARCH 15, 2021

Call centers remain more relevant than ever, assisting customers frustrated with too much automation and not enough true customer service experiences. Successful organizations continue to rely on the call center model as a critical support service, recognizing that their customers prefer human interaction.

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pindrop

MARCH 30, 2020

For call center professionals, the rise in fraud in addition to optimizing operations and the workforce from home, are top of mind as businesses move towards remote-work as the standard. . Traditional call center designs encourage agents to be in relatively close quarters. What This Means For You.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Finding your next great employee — someone who will help your call center be successful— is no easy feat. Added to that, the contact center space is one that experiences a great deal of employee turnover, which makes the interview process even more critical. Practical and Skill-Based Call Center Interview Questions.

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Victor Midgley

AUGUST 14, 2017

I have worked in the Call Center space my entire 25 plus year career. Most technology has made a positive contribution, while other technology has brought doom upon the call center. I have witnessed and participated in the technology boom that has targeted the field over the years.

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Balto

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Agents and managers reap the benefits of having a call center quality assurance process. Quality assurance (QA) is critical to any thriving call center. A proper contact center QA program helps your organization retain happy customers, improve brand and voice consistency, and keep agents in check.

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Quality Contact Solutions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Of course, this all sounds great, but what if you do not have the time to make these calls? Consider bringing in call-center professionals like Quality Contact Solutions. Time is money, and outsourcing calls is a great way to make the most of both. 3. She is Six Sigma Green Belt certified.

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LiveVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Three-quarters of call center leaders say improving the customer experience is a “very important” factor driving their decision to update their contact center software. That’s one of the insights from a recent LiveVox survey of call center professionals at the C-suite, VP, and Director level.

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TRUSTID

JUNE 30, 2018

Call center agents are trained to support customers and resolve their issues in a timely manner. Today, agent-based authentication makes up roughly 20 percent of the cost and duration of an inbound call. So why are they spending so much time interrogating them over the phone?

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TRUSTID

APRIL 21, 2019

According to the recent article, “Is Your Contact Center Ruining Your CX?” many companies still consider the contact center a separate organization from other departments. When things aren’t in sync, the call center can impact your customer experience, driving frustrated customers straight to your competitors.

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TRUSTID

AUGUST 30, 2018

According to the 2018 State of Call Center Authentication study, KBA remains a preferred authentication method for many financial institutions despite nearly 40 percent of call center professionals admitting they doubt KBA’s accuracy. . I know change can be difficult, and slow for many industries.

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