AnswerConnect
JULY 4, 2023
Have you ever considered outsourcing your customer support? In today’s fast-paced customer-first world, providing excellent customer service is crucial for the success of any organization. Customers expect quick and efficient. The post When is the right time to outsource your customer support? appeared first on AnswerConnect Blog.
Callminer
JULY 2, 2023
New research released by CCMA (Call Centre Management Association), supported by CallMiner, finds two out of three consumers are happy to be contacted about saving money by their service providers.
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Steve DiGioia
JULY 10, 2023
Imagine this: you work tirelessly for weeks on end to train a new employee, pouring all your knowledge and expertise into them. You watch them grow and learn, and finally, they’re ready to take on the world on their own. But before you know it, they’re handing in their resignation letter, moving on to greener pastures, and leaving you feeling frustrated and maybe even a little betrayed.
ShepHyken
JULY 4, 2023
I was just at an industry conference focusing on AI (Artificial Intelligence). Someone commented, “AI is going to make us stupid.” Elaborating on that statement, the commenter’s reasoning was that it takes thinking and problem-solving out of the process. We will be given the answer and won’t have to know anything else. I can see his point, but there is another way of looking at this.
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Bill Quiseng
JULY 5, 2023
QUI QUOTE: A customer complaint is a gift. Take the perspective that your customers complain because they want to help your business. Otherwise, they would say nothing and walk away, intent on never returning. A customer may not always be right. But they are always your customer. Do whatever it takes to make them feel right. Listen and allow the customer to vent.
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MiaRec
JULY 3, 2023
While adopting a Voice Analytics solution can improve agent performances and business operations, contact centers in highly regulated industries such as healthcare must ensure that any solution they adopt adheres to strict compliance regulations, lest they want to pay severe fines.
Blueship Call Center
JULY 7, 2023
Whether you like it or not, customers are the heartbeat of your business, therefore providing excellent outsourced customer care services is crucial to its success. It is crucial to maintain delighted and happy consumers. Without consumers, a business cannot make a profit and has no reason to exist, even if it offers the greatest goods and services on the planet.
Connect
JULY 5, 2023
‘Optichannel’ as the next generation of omnichannel. Give your customers what they want with optichannel contact centre capabilities. Modern consumers are demand and discerning. They want choice. They want a seamless customer experience (CX). And, most importantly, they want to dictate their own path to fulfilment. Is your contact centre equipped to give them what they want?
Beyond Philosophy
JULY 13, 2023
Organizations are making a common mistake with AI. From a strategic standpoint, organizations are losing opportunities to improve their ability to enhance their Customer Experiences with this impressive and impactful technology and, well,…building them wrong. Changing the strategy could create a significant competitive advantage. For example, a large telecom company designed an AI system to identify customer churn.
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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.
Callminer
JULY 12, 2023
Here’s how tech companies can use AI-based conversation intelligence to succeed and improve CX in today’s economy using 100% of omnichannel customer feedback.
ShepHyken
JULY 31, 2023
Top Takeaways: In the age of advanced technology, it’s crucial for businesses to prioritize the overall customer experience. While chatbots and digital solutions are valuable, human-to-human interactions still plays a vital role, especially when technology falls short. Understanding and predicting customer needs are key to effective customer engagement.
CCNG
JULY 26, 2023
Here is information that my fellow CCNG members may want to consider when choosing a new cloud contact center product. Future Change is Often Overlooked Beyond the normal due diligence of comparing vendors’ products to their requirements and doing a cost-benefit analysis, companies often overlook the issue of future change. This can potentially cause serious business or technical challenges down the road.
Outsource Consultants
JULY 25, 2023
As artificial intelligence has become a driving force for change in various industries, the call center industry is no exception. With its ability to mimic human intelligence and process vast amounts of data, AI is transforming the way call centers operate. A variety of AI technologies are being integrated into the call center industry, from Interactive Voice Response systems to chatbots and AI-assisted agents.
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The Northridge Group
JULY 20, 2023
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. Despite this, more than 1/3 of business leaders want their associates back in the office, creating a great divide between business decision-makers and their teams.
Beyond Philosophy
JULY 29, 2023
18 months. That was the timeline Colin gave himself to move from a sales job to a general manager post. It was a long time ago now, the kind of thing one remembers when they look back over a decades-long career. However, it also worked. Colin did make that transition, moving throughout departments and learning new skills, and always with the goal of moving to general manager.
Callminer
JULY 7, 2023
CallMiner VP of Product Management, Bruce McMahon, shares updates in the 2023.07 release, including the type of data users can collect, as well as how and where that data is viewed.
ShepHyken
JULY 25, 2023
Empathy in Customer Service I’m sorry for the somewhat morbid title, but I wanted to catch your attention. Here is a short version of the story that sets up this week’s Shepard Letter. A friend shared that one of his in-laws passed away a few months ago. Afterward, the family tried several times to cancel a newspaper subscription, but the publisher’s customer service agent kept saying, “No.
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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.
CCNG
JULY 19, 2023
Workforce Management (WFM) is the art and science of scheduling the right number of people with the right skills, at the right time, to handle work within service level and budget. Forecasting is the key to solving the puzzle of scheduling the right number of people. It lays the foundation for efficient staffing levels and optimal resource utilization.
C3Centricity
JULY 10, 2023
As mergers and acquisitions (M&As) increase all over the world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. The stakes are high, when confidential […] The post Secure Business M&A With Software For Secure Business M&A first appeared on c3centricity.
The Northridge Group
JULY 10, 2023
From the first “How may I help you?”, your call center can make or break your business. When you ensure your call center utilizes KPIs that align with your company culture, you can start to make a difference in how your customers view you. You can transform your call center into one that promotes loyalty and turns avid customers into brand promoters.
Beyond Philosophy
JULY 27, 2023
Authenticity is an essential part of an experience. However, authenticity is more complicated than you might think at first. We are discussing authenticity here because one of our podcast listeners asked us to discuss it. They are struggling with it in their experience and want advice on authenticity. Now, it seems simple. If you want to be authentic, then…be authentic.
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Callminer
JULY 26, 2023
Discover why product experience (PX) plays such a crucial role in the customer journey and how it directly impacts customer retention and satisfaction.
ShepHyken
JULY 17, 2023
Top Takeaways: Employee experience is the new customer experience. It goes beyond a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. It is also about company culture, training, work environment, and how an organization supports growth that plays into how people think about a brand. Many people in diverse workforces report being discriminated against. According to Deloitte’s State of Inclusion survey , nearly 2/3 of workers have experienced bias in the workplace, and 40% experience bias at leas
CCNG
JULY 12, 2023
My flight was delayed for 3 hours, it wasn’t all bad I enjoyed airport sushi and interacted with several American airlines employees. It may not surprise you that the next day I got a survey, they wanted my feedback! They already know my feedback, they already know I missed my connection. Here is a disturbing new trend, machines in airport bathroom you get to touch AFTER using the bathroom.
BlueOcean
JULY 20, 2023
It seems so long ago now that Lockdown Life has faded into some barely-remembered bad dream, but the global changes it triggered are still top of mind, especially the ongoing dialogue/debate about the relative merits of work-at-home versus work-in-office. In our world of outsourced customer care solutions, one of the big challenges we continue to wrestle with on the sales side of things is the significant change in the contact center RFP process.
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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.
TechSee
JULY 24, 2023
No More Hold Music If your world is the call center and customer service, every second counts. The moments customers spend on hold shouldn’t be wasted. They hold immense potential for you not only to capture crucial information but also to turn the dreaded hold time into a positive customer experience. Embracing this philosophy, TechSee’s Visual Journeys simple integration with your Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platform and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can revolu
Beyond Philosophy
JULY 22, 2023
At first glance, authenticity appears straightforward. To be authentic, one simply needs to be genuine in their thoughts and actions. However, as is often the case with our discussions in the podcast, the subject becomes complex under scrutiny. Our motivation to discuss authenticity stems from a podcast listener’s request. They find themselves grappling with authenticity in their experience and want to know how to improve and leverage it to generate growth with their customers.
Callminer
JULY 19, 2023
Learn how to manage the rollout of an AI-powered conversation intelligence solution to maximize ROI in the first 90 days.
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