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The Hiring Game Has Changed: Strategies for Solving Staffing Issues

CCNG

As the first line of defense against angry customers, many customer service associates report they have been blamed for things that are out of their control. By proactively addressing associate burnout, contact centers can empower their associates to improve the customer experience.

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Proper Contact Center Training Benefits Employee Experience

The Northridge Group

When The Northridge Group was engaged by a major benefits administration provider to deliver a Performance Coaching Program that included coaching and development of new hires, the partnership resulted in a 34-percentage point increase in quality acceptance rate, a decrease in escalated cases, and positive associate morale and engagement.

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Redefining Contact Center Productivity for the Modern Associate

The Northridge Group

Contact centers are in a state of flux, with many contact center associates (and workers in general) hesitant to return to the office full-time and forgo the flexibility that comes with a work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid environment.