Callminer
AUGUST 20, 2024
Read this blog to learn about the factors that drive outbound call center excellence: agent performance, metric tracking and analysis, and prioritization of customer experience.
CCNG
AUGUST 28, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, digitalization is not just a choice – it’s a necessity. While almost all industries are going digital, there’s one industry that is leading the charge in the digital revolution, i.e., Contact Centers. By rapidly embracing digital tools like AI, Analytics, and Automation, contact centers are completely changing how they function and deliver customer experience.
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Callminer
AUGUST 26, 2024
Learn how the call center has been modernized with call center training software that monitors agent performance, provides continuous data insights, and supports agents with immediate feedback.
CCNG
AUGUST 14, 2024
After about a year as a Project Manager at an outbound BPO in Oregon, I was promoted to Site Director for the company’s new Seattle location. With the first sixty seats operational, I was the second employee at the site, responsible for staffing and operating the facility. This was my first experience making hiring decisions, so I took a methodical approach, ensuring that each applicant was consistently measured against the same criteria.
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Every year, $75 billion is lost to bad customer service — and your business could be bleeding loyalty without realizing it. AI is rewriting the rules. Imagine instant answers, 24/7 self-service, faster resolutions, and skyrocketing satisfaction scores. Companies like Amazon are already cashing in, and the technology is easier than you think — plug, play, and profit.
SQM Group
AUGUST 20, 2024
Explore 20 essential habits that call center agents can integrate into their daily routines.
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IdeasUnlimited
AUGUST 21, 2024
Call centers are crucial in the business world, providing essential support and communication channels that handle customer inquiries, service issues, and feedback. In this context, USA call centers are particularly influential, setting high standards for the industry through their advanced technology, expert training, and commitment to quality. These US-based call center companies have become models of best practices, showcasing how superior service and innovative solutions can redefine custome
BlueOcean
AUGUST 13, 2024
In the outsourced call center world, we measure everything in terms of percentages: minutes and seconds, dollars and cents. Measuring deep into the trenches of the contact center is an absolute must. The math provides us with insights on how to improve the customer experience and gain greater value for the client. We’re constantly asking questions like, how fast are agents answering calls (Average Speed to Answer)?
IdeasUnlimited
AUGUST 28, 2024
In today’s competitive markets, businesses cannot afford to lose customers. As there’s an increase in customer expectations day by day, companies need to ensure they are available for their customers to assist them at any time. This is where After-hour call center services come into action to provide relief to business owners by efficiently handling their customer support service and operating outside regular business hours.
Beyond Philosophy
AUGUST 9, 2024
Friction occurs when a customer has to work or think hard during an experience. Many times, friction is accidental or the result of organizational apathy. In these instances, friction is a bad thing. Friction is rarely a good thing in a Customer Experience. However, there are times when it can be beneficial. For example, when your bank uses two-factor authentication to ensure you are who you say you are.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
ShepHyken
AUGUST 20, 2024
Do you want to be better or different? That’s the question that Sally Hogshead, an amazing professional speaker who specializes in being fascinating, shared in a recent speech I had the pleasure of experiencing. While most of her work is about how to be fascinating, this speech came from a different place. She talked about the power of being different versus better than others.
CCNG
AUGUST 21, 2024
The customer experience technology market has ballooned in the last ten years, but given the current economic climate sales are cooling for this once unstoppable industry. What does that tell us about how decision makers are buying customer experience software today? The last few years have seen an explosion CCaaS “Contact Center as a Service” in the customer experience technology stack.
Callminer
AUGUST 14, 2024
One of the most obvious benefits of AI is its potential to improve CX. Learn how AI has revolutionized companies' ability to engage with customers, analyze data, and make strategic decisions.
Bill Quiseng
AUGUST 14, 2024
QUI TAKEAWAY: You can’t satisfy customers with disengaged employees. Start there. CARE for your people first. COMMUNICATE openly, interactively, frequently, and continuously any information your people need and want to know. Listen empathetically to their concerns, questions, and complaints. Express compassion and encouragement. APPRECIATE your people’s roles and responsibilities.
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What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.
AWS Machine Learning
AUGUST 27, 2024
With the advent of generative AI solutions , a paradigm shift is underway across industries, driven by organizations embracing foundation models to unlock unprecedented opportunities. Amazon Bedrock has emerged as the preferred choice for numerous customers seeking to innovate and launch generative AI applications, leading to an exponential surge in demand for model inference capabilities.
Beyond Philosophy
AUGUST 2, 2024
Colin has a bone to pick. No, it’s not with cable providers this time. It’s with the tradespeople involved in his latest home reno project. They are living up to the poor reputation that precedes them, and he has a list of complaints. Key problems included inaccurate pricing, disdain for previous workers’ efforts, lack of collaboration, excessive use of jargon, and poor time management.
ShepHyken
AUGUST 25, 2024
Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How Employee Experience Connects with Customer Experience by Francesca Di Meglio (HR Exchange Network) Positive employee experience begets customer experience.
CCNG
AUGUST 7, 2024
As new technology emerges for contact centers, business process outsourcing (BPO) is rapidly shifting. Numerous BPO trends have emerged that offer a way to reduce expenses and improve CX. 59% of organizations cite cost savings as the number one reason they outsource. Working with a BPO provider can bring cost savings in many ways. From reduced staffing and operational costs to increased productivity, organizations can leverage BPOs’ financial benefits to maximize their budgets.
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Start building the AI workforce of the future with our comprehensive guide to creating an AI-first contact center. Learn how Conversational and Generative AI can transform traditional operations into scalable, efficient, and customer-centric experiences. What is AI-First? Transition from outdated, human-first strategies to an AI-driven approach that enhances customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Callminer
AUGUST 12, 2024
Businesses often rely on CX automation to help customers quickly and conveniently at different points in the customer journey. Read this blog to learn how automation plays an important role in CX.
TechSee
AUGUST 7, 2024
Customer experience (CX) is a focal point for businesses striving to achieve a competitive advantage. Online reviews and consumer feedback are paramount, and social media only magnifies the importance of creating positive customer experiences. A series of glowing reviews can enhance brand loyalty and attract new patrons, whereas negative feedback may meaningfully impact business.
AWS Machine Learning
AUGUST 6, 2024
With last month’s blog, I started a series of posts that highlight the key factors that are driving customers to choose Amazon Bedrock. I explored how Bedrock enables customers to build a secure, compliant foundation for generative AI applications. Now I’d like to turn to a slightly more technical, but equally important differentiator for Bedrock—the multiple techniques that you can use to customize models and meet your specific business needs.
Beyond Philosophy
AUGUST 30, 2024
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of empathy and its significance in Customer Experience Management. We challenge common perceptions of empathy, explore its connection to emotional intelligence, and examine how both concepts can enhance your experience management efforts. We begin with a discussion on the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ), referencing some compelling statistics: Emotional intelligence influences 58% of job performance. 90% of top performers at work have a hi
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Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.
ShepHyken
AUGUST 11, 2024
Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Rethinking Customer Interactions to Boost Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review (Harvard Business Review) Simply put, customer experience (CX) has the power to make or break business success.
Totango
AUGUST 13, 2024
“If you invest in the post-sale, and you have somebody that can focus just on the digital journey, you’re going to keep more customers, and you’re going to expand them, because they’re going to have a better experience.” – Katie Yagodnik, Director, Customer Success Operations and Digital Programs, Totango + Catalyst Customer success operations (CS Ops) can be the “wizard” behind the scenes of your customer-centric strategy.
Callminer
AUGUST 6, 2024
This blog explores how AI analytics has improved call centers beyond its basic functions, empowering them to drill down important metrics, review conversations, and better understand customers.
SQM Group
AUGUST 6, 2024
Understanding voice of the customer is vital for businesses because it provides insights that can drive improvements in products, services, and overall customer experience.
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Step-by-step instructions on how to use AI for growth in your contact center Learn how AI can transform your contact center operations. In this ebook, dig into the different AI technologies, then see how each can help automate tasks, streamline service, and turn your contact center from a cost center to a profit house. Plus, we’ll give you practical tips on choosing the right AI tools, getting them up and running, and measuring their impact.
AWS Machine Learning
AUGUST 7, 2024
AI chatbots and virtual assistants have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks the breakthroughs of large language models (LLMs). Trained on a large volume of datasets, these models incorporate memory components in their architectural design, allowing them to understand and comprehend textual context. Most common use cases for chatbot assistants focus on a few key areas, including enhancing customer experiences, boosting employee productivity and creativity, or optimizing business pr
Beyond Philosophy
AUGUST 29, 2024
Learn more about Colin Shaw : Join over 85,000 people on our LinkedIn Newsletter list or visit our website for more great podcast episodes. Listen to the podcast: It might seem counterintuitive to your bottom line and the concept of customer-centricity, but the fact is that sometimes you have customers that you should fire. I get it. It runs against the conventional wisdom.
ShepHyken
AUGUST 6, 2024
Recently, I had the privilege of being a keynote speaker on customer experience at a company’s quarterly event. Following the speech, the CEO shared an insight into their approach to customer service and CX, comparing it to a medical emergency room. “Our response to handling customer complaints and issues is akin to triage,” he said. “We effectively diagnose the problems, yet find ourselves treating similar cases repeatedly as if sending them to an emergency room that never addresses the underly
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