Fonolo

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Even so, gone are the days when talking to ‘a real person’ is the customer’s preference: Today, 70% of customers expect self-service options and most brands are taking note. Despite the clear demand for these services, 55% of consumers find self-service portals difficult to use. Dive Into Your Analytics.

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Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In our first blog, we explored how customer expectations are rapidly changing and what organizations should consider as part of their Self-Service strategy. This blog will continue that exploration with some insight into some of the benefits we’ve seen in organizations that have implemented Self-Service.

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CCNG

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Need and Importance of Contact Center Automation Improves Efficiency: Automation helps improve the overall efficiency of contact centers as it automates repetitive and mundane tasks, ensures accuracy, saves time and ensures effective utilization of resources for more important and complex tasks.

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Mindtouch

JULY 13, 2020

A few years ago, Harvard Business Review predicted that by 2020, 85% of customers would choose self-service first. In retrospect, the surging demand for customer self-service was inevitable. The good news is that a viable self-service offering can be launched within a few weeks. No, that’s not a typo.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 26, 2025

Modern patients demand round-the-clock access to healthcare professionals and support services, and medical practices that fail to meet these demands risk losing patients to competitors who offer better accessibility and service. Self-Service Portals: Allow patients to manage their own bookings.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Slash inbound inquiries with self-service. Implement self-service channels to reduce the volume of these requests by enabling customers to help themselves, without compromising service quality. Reduce second-time calls with better FCR. Techniques to reduce call volume. Techniques to optimize staffing.

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ROI CX Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While this season is an exciting time to enjoy with loved ones, contact centers can quickly become overwhelmed this time of year by an influx of calls, stressed-out customers, and increased demands. These metrics will enable you to analyze trends and predict future contact center needs to meet holiday demand.

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JustCall

MAY 14, 2024

Higher average wait time (AWT) almost always leads to higher abandonment rates and lower CSAT scores. No one likes to wait more than a few minutes to connect with a support agent (unless there’s a grave issue that’s worth the wait). Let’s see how you can solve these challenges and reduce wait times.

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Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

Meet Our Panel of Contact Center Experts: . Reduced Queue wait time : This can be done by having a strong dialer that can reroute calls to different agent groups. Agent empowerment : Having all the information that the agents need is very important so that they have the right information at the right time. Tyler Riddell.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Meet Our Panel of Contact Center Experts & Business Leaders: Matthew Dailly. When I see results from customer service satisfaction surveys that are unfavorable, I know the culprit is probably due to long wait times…”. We all know that long wait times are bad news for business, but sometimes the wait is inevitable.

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Zappix

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For businesses, this means adapting to meet these high expectations or risking customer dissatisfaction and churn. How Digital Engagement Removes Friction Digital engagement encompasses a range of solutions, from visual IVR systems and self-service portals to proactive text and email notifications.

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Global Response

MARCH 24, 2025

As consumers demand more timely and personalized service across channels, you want to ensure your call center agents are empowered with relevant information and the right technology to meet these demands. As self-service systems get smarter, your agents are left to manage more complex customer issues.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Despite the store having 16 self-service checkout machines installed, only half of them were operational, leaving Jack and other customers waiting in line for over ten minutes while eight machines stood unused. Retailers must recognize that offering faster checkout options like self-service machines isnt enough.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 14, 2025

Benefits of a 24/7 Call Center: Immediate response to customer inquiries without long wait times. Higher customer satisfaction and loyalty through real-time assistance. Self-Service Portals : Provides FAQs and troubleshooting guides. Provide localized support through region-specific customer service teams.

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CCNG

APRIL 12, 2023

With integrations available and app marketplaces the norm there is no need to worry if meeting your needs is possible. Not average handling time or other internal metrics. If there are multiple transfers, long wait times with an agent, or other barriers then you know the answer.

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CCNG

JULY 3, 2024

They partner with trusted contact centers to create a global talent pool, enable innovation, and accelerate time-to-market. BENEFITS OF CONTACT CENTER OUTSOURCING With contact center outsourcing, a business becomes more agile and flexible, ready to meet customer requirements and scale up or down as needed.

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Zappix

MARCH 19, 2025

People demand fast, seamless, and convenient interactions across multiple touchpoints, including phone, email, chat, SMS, social media, and self-service portals. Single-channel service is now seen as outdated, often leading to long wait times and frustration.

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Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

First Response Time (FRT) : FRT tracks the time it takes for an agent to provide an initial response to a customer inquiry. This is critical for setting the tone of the interaction and minimizing customer wait times. Service Level: This metric measures the percentage of calls answered within a specified timeframe.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2022

However, it is a non-denying fact that call centers struggle to meet the ever-rising customer standards and queries.? . Technology solutions and automation have the power to improve customer service in multiple ways. navigate an IVR menu and explore self-service options. Bring down the waiting time .

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Our customer service research found that while 71% said they would use self-service tools, 65% still want to use the phone first. Poor Customer Service Is Strangling Business Growth by Iqra Ansari. But we fail to reflect on the marketing overpromises or products that have underdelivered in meeting customers’ expectations.

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Interactions

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You need robust identification verification and compliance measures that can be automatically applied to customers wherever they may live to meet all regional requirements. This means customers can quickly self-service more issues and need fewer escalations to live agents.

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3CLogic

MAY 31, 2024

Voice self-service has been an integral part of contact center initiatives for years. Although the reason for using self-service options varies from use case to use case, the majority of us — customers, employees, and enterprise leaders alike — agree it's a convenient service channel.

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Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This includes excessive hold times, overwhelmed agents, poor customer satisfaction, and ultimately brand harm. Look no further than the travel industry, which is already reeling to meet Q4 demand spikes and record call volume. Waiting is the Hardest Part (But It Doesn’t Have to Be).

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Creative Virtual

MARCH 25, 2021

Perhaps in the early days of limited in-person interactions and surges in calls to contact centres, customers were more understanding about long wait times or out-of-date self-help content. During the past year, more customers have turned to digital channels and automated self-service for support.

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Global Response

MARCH 12, 2025

Types of analytics: Performance metrics are measured using different approaches, including descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, interaction, speech and text, self-service, and cross-channel analytics. With these insights, you can track how many calls are being resolved and how much time an agent spends with each customer.

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Zappix

MARCH 6, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of customer service, where convenience reigns supreme, businesses are increasingly turning to digital self-service tools to meet the evolving needs of their clientele. This statistic alone underscores the pivotal role that self-service platforms play in shaping customer satisfaction and retention.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

“I see the CX industry finding new, faster and more efficient ways to meet their customers’ needs, maybe through the use of new technology, while also balancing a deeply personal, empathetic human connection.” Nobody escaped the endless waiting times. A crisis drives people together, which fosters empathy.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

This makes the contact center business or department inefficient and unable to promptly solve more serious issues by generating long call queues and ramping up the wait time. The basic philosophy of self-service is that individuals should be empowered to achieve their goals rather than relying on contact center agents for assistance.

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Zappix

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In an era of digital innovation and convenience, industries across the spectrum are witnessing a paradigm shift towards self-service solutions. Healthcare, traditionally known for its intricate webs of paperwork and long wait times, is no exception to this trend.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Nowadays, with the advent of technology, customers have multiple channels to interact with businesses that include self-service options like voice-enabled assistants, online portals, and mobile apps. As a result, self-service is becoming a cornerstone of customer experience in contact centers.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

If so, your customer service must emphasize these qualities. For example, if your branding promises hassle-free shopping, long wait times or complicated return policies could undermine that. Optimized live chat systems, self-service portals, and omnichannel help desks ensure smoother interactions and faster resolutions.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

60% of UK household water and energy customers prefer not to call customer service if they can use online tools to solve their problems, according to Macro 4 research. The majority of people are now happy to use self-service instead of speaking to a customer service person on the phone – especially for simple queries.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 26, 2025

Multi-Channel Support Expectations: Meeting client demands through phone, chat, email, and social media. Train Agents in Empathy and Active Listening Medical and insurance clients often reach out during challenging times. Self-Service Portals: Let clients check coverage details or medical reports independently.

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bold360 Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

COVID-19 has caused massive disruption in the customer service and contact center space, on both the supply side and the demand side. Investing in self-service and digital support benefits your service agents, customers and organization. Call Centers: Too Busy for Regrets.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 28, 2023

This renders the contact center business or department inefficient and unable to properly solve more serious issues in a timely manner by generating long call queues and ramping up the wait time. What is Self-Service for contact centers? In short, yes, self-service is cheaper. Here’s the simple math.

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Effectiveness: How well agents resolve customer issues and meet objectives. Encourage open communication and recognize contributions during consistent meetings with individual agents and entire teams. By leveraging advanced forecasting and scheduling tools , you can optimize staffing levels to meet fluctuating customer demands.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

With the increasing number of customer touchpoints – email, ecommerce sites, self-service channels, social media, and of course physical locations and phone-based service – companies have more opportunities than ever to interact with their customers. Inconsistent experiences do serious damage.

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