Are Language Barriers in the Call Center Hurting Your Business?
Callminer
MAY 22, 2014
Are language barriers in the call center hurting your business? Here are 3 ways speech analytics can help you overcome these obstacles. Read more.
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Routing Customers for the Best Outcomes
Joe Rawlinson
MAY 5, 2014
'Your customers think they know who to talk to at your company to get their problem solved. The trouble is that your customers are wrong. Their assumptions are incorrect. Or you’ve changed since the last time they came to visit. It is your job to make sure you route your customers to the right place to solve their problem. This last week I visited a local government office to get a permit.
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4 Ways to Win with a Multi-Channel Contact Center with Service and Technology
Win the Customer
MAY 20, 2014
'Multi-channel is more important than ever as customers expect information to be available when instantly and through the channels they already use daily.
Never Under Estimate the Power of a Thank You Note to Boost Customer Loyalty
Kristina Evey
MAY 7, 2014
'Thank You Notes Show You Care About Your Customers. Remember Thank You notes? The things that we encouraged to write as kids every birthday or holiday when we received gifts from relatives or friends? My own personal experience is that I didn’t enjoy writing them at all. But, my mom had a point – “They made an effort to purchase a gift with you in mind.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Online Surveys and CRM – The New Voice of the Customer
GetFeedback
MAY 2, 2014
When you tie your Voice of the Customer program into your CRM, you can centralize customer data and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
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Unifying the Customer Experience: How Do You Do It and Why Is It Important?
Callminer
MAY 15, 2014
Today’s customer expects a unified experience across communications channels. Here’s why customer service agents need to embrace multi-channel support for customers.
How to Properly Celebrate Your Customer’s Birthday
Joe Rawlinson
MAY 28, 2014
'I recently had a birthday and was surprised to see my email inbox flooded with birthday greetings from companies I’ve done business with. The problem was that many of these emails were a total waste of time. Are you sending useless birthday emails to your customers? Let’s find out. I got two types of emails which are particularly noteworthy.
Increasing Your International Customer Base and Experience Online
Win the Customer
MAY 6, 2014
'You can offer your products and services to customers in another country but learning the culture in new markets is the key to an exceptional experience.
Orthodontists Wanting More Patient Referrals Drifting Away from Old School Tactics
Kristina Evey
MAY 1, 2014
'Successful orthodontists are the doctors that understand that the “Old School” method of practicing medicine simply won’t make it in today’s world. Patients are customers. Beyond quality orthodontic care, they are also looking for quality customer experiences and service. It’s a high touch industry and in need of more discussion and collaboration between the patient, their parents, and the orthodontist than has typically been seen.
Next-Gen Cloud Contact Centers For Dummies®
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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.
High Customer Satisfaction from Increased Visibility
TASKE Technology
MAY 25, 2014
Customer satisfaction directly affects the success of your business. To make sure that customer satisfaction remains high, it’s important that you have visibility into interactions between your agents and your customers. Ideally, this visibility is multi-faceted to eliminate the bias to your perception that any individual view could introduce. At TASKE, we provide the tools you need to understand the customer-facing interactions that have occurred in the past, but also, those that are happening
How to Build a Team of Customer Success Heroes
Amity
MAY 27, 2014
Dear Louise, Although we have a lot of trial participants for our SaaS product, we are finding it difficult to convert them and we are experiencing some churn. I think it’s time, perhaps overdue actually, to bring a customer success hero or two on board. The problem is, I don’t know what to look for or where to start. What should I be looking for? Is there a way to “test” them to see if they have the right skill set?
Security Tech Crosses Over to New Frontiers
Customer Interactions
MAY 8, 2014
'Technology always seems to evolve in ways that we cannot anticipate. Who would have thought that a cellphone would go from having a singular purpose of making and receiving calls to being used for everything from filming videos to mobile banking? Today’s smartphone is a great example of how technology can cross over into entirely new applications.
Explain the Hidden Surprises to Customers
Joe Rawlinson
MAY 12, 2014
'Do you like surprises? What about your customers? It is a great thing to pleasantly surprise your customers. However, if you know they are going to run into trouble or have an unexpected and unpleasant surprise, you need to step in there and make sure they aren’t caught off guard. The other day I went to In-n-Out Burger for lunch. After I placed my order, the employee reminded me that the burger comes with a Thousand Island-like sauce.
The Ultimate Blueprint for an AI-First Contact Center
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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.
The Single Most Important Element of All
Brad Cleveland Blog
MAY 28, 2014
“The third great wave of computing is upon us. It is an era of hyper connection, where billions of people and devices and things are connecting faster than ever. Some call it the Internet of Things. Some call it the Internet of Everything.
The Best Way to Increase Patient Satisfaction, Care, and Loyalty
Kristina Evey
MAY 15, 2014
'HEALTH CARE DEPENDS ON EMPATHY AND COMPASSION. The most important investment to make in health care? It''s not the technology, not the office flow, not the insurance contracts, but rather focusing on the needs of the individual patients as human beings. It''s focusing on the patient themselves. Now, all of the above listed areas are clearly quite important.
Re-queues: Maximize the Good and Eliminate the Bad
TASKE Technology
MAY 12, 2014
The systems that we use in our call centers are feature-rich to help us maximize the opportunities to keep operations efficient, particularly those that directly affect our response to customers. One of the most commonly used of these features is the ability to re-queue calls. Simply put, a re-queue occurs when a call is sent to an agent who can’t answer it within a few rings.
A Conversation: De-Risking the First 90-Days for Your SaaS Customer
Amity
MAY 6, 2014
De-Risking the First 90-Days for Your SaaS Customer. The following is part of a series of conversations about Customer Success Management (CSM) between Pam McBride, Director of Marketing at Amity and Jason Whitehead, CEO of Tri Tuns. Pam looks at CSM from the perspective of the tools and platforms CSMs need. Jason brings the perspective of the consulting methods and approaches CSMs should employ to drive user adoption and ROI with their customers.
The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision
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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.
K-12 strategies for enhancing video security
Customer Interactions
MAY 23, 2014
'School districts across the nation are facing increasing demands from the public to ensure the safety of students and staff. Unfortunately, security budgets aren’t increasing at the same rate. This leaves school administrators the formidable challenge of finding economical solutions to improve security leveraging existing systems. Existing security systems can generally be divided into the following categories: video, intrusion, access control and fire.
Re-queues: Maximize the Good and Eliminate the Bad
TASKE Technology
MAY 12, 2014
The systems that we use in our call centers are feature-rich to help us maximize the opportunities to keep operations efficient, particularly those that directly affect our response to customers. One of the most commonly?used of these features is the ability to re-queue calls. Simply put, a re-queue occurs when a call is sent to an agent who can’t answer it within a few rings.
Everyday 9-1-1 heroes doing extraordinary things
Customer Interactions
MAY 15, 2014
'One of the distinct privileges I’ve had during my 7+ year career here at NICE is administering the PSAPs’ Finest Awards program. For those of you who are not familiar with the PSAPs’ Finest Awards, it’s an annual program, sponsored by NICE, that recognizes individuals who work in 9-1-1. It started in 2006 as a telecommunicator recognition program and branched out to include other 9-1-1 roles.
The Single Most Important Element of All
Brad Cleveland Blog
MAY 28, 2014
“The third great wave of computing is upon us. It is an era of hyper connection, where billions of people and devices and things are connecting faster than ever. Some call it the Internet of Things. Some call it the Internet of Everything.
Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025
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With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.
Consistency Across Channels: We've Got a Long Way to Go
Brad Cleveland Blog
MAY 19, 2014
A recent report from Gartner highlights the following insights about customer support – one about the past, one about the future. Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels.
Consistency Across Channels: We've Got a Long Way to Go
Brad Cleveland Blog
MAY 19, 2014
A recent report from Gartner highlights the following insights about customer support – one about the past, one about the future. Both remind us that we must work hard to create consistency across customer contact channels, especially emerging mobile channels.
The Contact Center Manager’s Guide to AI
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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.
Mobile Customer Support – It Takes a Cross-Functional, Unified Strategy
Brad Cleveland Blog
MAY 13, 2014
Mobile Customer Support – It Takes a Cross-Functional, Unified Strategy
Brad Cleveland Blog
MAY 13, 2014
Secrets to Creating an Engaging Culture
Brad Cleveland Blog
MAY 9, 2014
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe once said, “Instruction does much, but encouragement does everything.” Many studies bolster this view, showing a strong link between engaged employees and higher levels of productivity and profitability. (In one example, Gallup found that companies ranked in the top quartile for employee engagement are 18% more productive and 12% more profitable than those in lower quartiles.
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