CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Efficiency & Focus: It prevents wasted resources by prioritizing tasks that drive results. Is your primary goal to reduce response times in live support channels? For example, if your goal is to reduce churn by 10%, your roadmap might include enhancing your retention strategies by improving follow-up communication.

Roadmap 83

Roadmap Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys 83

ECXO

DECEMBER 25, 2024

It can feel like a tug-of-war, where the push to scale revenue, grab a bigger slice of the market, and stay ahead of the competition sometimes clashes with the time, effort, and resources required to ensure customers feel valued and satisfied. Provide convenience and speed: Long wait times and cumbersome processes are deal-breakers.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Social Media e-support 156

Calabrio

MARCH 22, 2025

Workforce planners: These specialists forecast call volume and customer demand, and optimize agent scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels and minimize customer wait times. Enable real-time insights and responses Workforce planning doesnt end with the creation of the schedule.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Management Strategy Call Center 130

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2022

Citizens expect fast support and communication. In a 2021 survey, nearly 40% of Americans reported experiencing phone wait times of more than five minutes with federal agencies. Long phone wait times and irritating automated phone systems become history. The public values privacy.

Government 245

Government Wait Times Video Guidelines 245

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 18, 2024

71% of customers expect personalized communication, and 76% are frustrated if contact centers cant meet these expectations. This automation ensures the right number and type of agents are available at the right time. It contributes to contact center optimization by reducing managers’ workloads and customer wait times.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Customer Satisfaction ROI Virtual Agent 195

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Lets examine the foundation you need to prove the ROI of your CX investments and unlock a flywheel of innovation, helping you more quickly align your organization, identify areas for improvement, and gradually expand your resources to accomplish more than ever. These new customers contributed to 13% of our total revenue.

ROI 143

ROI Customer Experience Customer Journeys Effort Score 143

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

By analyzing purchase history, service interactions, and preferences, businesses can tailor their communications and offerings to match individual customer profiles. Streamline processes and reduce wait times – Automate Where Possible: When considering how to improve CSAT score, automation should be at the center of the conversation.

Strategy 264

Strategy How To Wait Times Customer Satisfaction 264

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 25, 2024

You’ll also unlock valuable customer experience analytics resources, articles, and other tools to help you quickly elevate your CX program and grow your business. Are diners mostly satisfied with your food quality, ambiance, and wait times? Start by establishing communication protocols and training your staff on them.

Feedback 195

Feedback Management Social Media ROI 195

Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

As consumers have adapted to digital technologies for communication in their personal lives, their preference for digital communication channels has crept into the customer service space. As organizations see the strong return on investment from live chat, they are now naturally looking to the next step in digital communication.

Chatbots 244

Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base Social Media 244

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

Just as live chat was a technological leap over telephone communication and is proving to be the most essential of all channels, chatbots are the latest technological milestone in customer support. We’ve seen that customers today expect a response at any time of day, and this extends to wait times as well.

Chatbots 244

Chatbots Industry Customer Service Wait Times 244

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2023

However, many people with that understanding don’t invest the time, effort, or resources needed to actually take action on that understanding. Many leaders will nod along with this conversation, but they lack the true knowledge to put the right time, effort, or resources toward this understanding.

Leadership 259

Leadership Customer Experience Customer Centricity How To 259

Comm100

MARCH 21, 2022

Live chat is becoming central to this as a way to provide citizens’ channel of choice, with an eye on maximizing resources. 75% of consumers prefer live chat over any other communication channel, while live chat costs 1/3 the cost of traditional phone support.

Government 220

Government Omni-Channel Wait Times CRM 220

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A contact center is a centralized facility or department used by organizations to manage customer interactions through various communication channels, such as phone calls, emails, chat, and social media. This is done by allocating resources more effectively. What Are the Benefits of Contact Center Optimization?

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Multi-Channel First Call Resolution Social Media 195

InMoment XI

APRIL 24, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, where patient care is paramount, the role of healthcare contact centers has emerged as a vital component in ensuring seamless communication and efficient service delivery. What is a Healthcare Contact Center? Why Does Healthcare Need Contact Centers?

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Healthcare Contact Center Software Insurance 195

Calabrio

MARCH 5, 2025

Share First Response Time (FRT) , also sometimes known as first reply time , is a critical customer service metric that measures the average time it takes for a contact center team to provide an initial response to a customer’s inquiry, whether it’s through email, chat, social media, or any other communication channel.

Self Service 130

Self Service Contact Center Wait Times Social Media 130

CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

Unusual Call Volume Peaks: Sudden surges in contact volume without corresponding seasonal drivers could point to underlying process errors or inadequate resources. Prioritize First Contact Resolution Equip agents with the authority, knowledge, and resources to resolve issues without escalation. into a single interface.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score Call Recording 52

Comm100

MARCH 23, 2022

Unlike phone support that comes with long wait times and frustrating IVR, live chat allows members to quickly reach out and receive the answer to their problem in real-time. The chatbot proved popular among members and agents alike as members received 24/7 support with no wait times, while agent workloads were reduced. “We

Chatbots 246

Chatbots Social Media Banking Omni-Channel 246

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On the other hand, a contact center dashboard covers multiple communication channels, including phone, SMS, email, chat, and social media. It monitors metrics like average talk time, call availability, and cost per call. This real-time data collection enables immediate improvements where necessary.

Call Center 195

Call Center Contact Center Social Media Effort Score 195

Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Today’s customers expect digital communication channels from the businesses that they connect with. Compared to telephone support, live chat gives customers more power over how they connect, and allows for a more efficient response, avoiding wait times and frustrating call transfers between agents.

Contact Center 246

Contact Center Omni-Channel Knowledge Base Chatbots 246

Comm100

MAY 7, 2024

So how can businesses rise to mee these expectations, while keeping a lid on budget and resources? Before we dig into how to streamline customer service, let’s explain the most common benefits: Minimizing delays : Customers today have little patience for long wait times.

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Strategy Self Service How To 233

Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Now five departments across the university use Comm100 Live Chat and Chatbot, and likely more to come.” – Lachlan Todd, Communications & Systems Coordinator, Thompson Rivers University. Customer service teams often face an uphill battle to keep wait times and response times low, even with the modern tools provided by live chat.

Chatbots 258

Chatbots Self Service Examples Industry 258

Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

Customer Experience Voice of the Customer Tools: 10 of the Best VoC Software Options in 2025 Share Speak to anyone in customer experience, research, or marketing, and they’ll tell you that the old model of one-way customer communication is outdated. Examples include contact center performance data (call volume, wait times, etc.),

Software 130

Software Customer Journeys Tools Contact Center 130

Comm100

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Where self service materials are already available, a chatbot can efficiently direct customers to the right resources. Due to Kotsovolos’ high request volume through phone and email, they wanted a way to reduce wait times and keep customer satisfaction high. Wrap up.

Chatbots 243

Chatbots Examples Self Service Customer Satisfaction 243

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 28, 2017

My favorite metric was how they determined the incredible results of reducing wait time. So Comcast made dramatic efforts to improve the wait times and engaged their employees in the field to help. The result of reducing YEARS off the wait time for one region illustrates the power of customer experience!

Case Study 152

Case Study Airlines Conference Wait Times 152

CSM Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

Real-Time Solutions The chat system connects you with live agents who can offer personalized solutions almost instantly. Helpful Resources If your issue doesnt require a live agent, Microsofts chatbot provides intelligent support with links to relevant help articles, videos, and FAQs. How to Contact Microsoft Support Chat?

Virtual Agent 52

Virtual Agent Knowledge Base Social Media Wait Times 52

UJET

APRIL 1, 2020

Find strategic answers with available resources and iterate with the right queue customization. Accurate Wait Times. Seeing the wait timer can cause immediate customer frustration which can be heightened by the urgency of the request, a stressful situation, and more. Call Back Option. Call Back Option.

Tips 100

Tips Wait Times Self Service e-support 100

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MARCH 23, 2021

Today, leaders have more expectations with fewer resources. We’re asked to spend more time reporting on what’s happened than making things happen. Time is limited and people are pressured. And it’s why focusing solely on efficiency metrics like “time on-call” in contact centers can encourage the wrong behaviors.

Customer Experience 271

Customer Experience Contact Center Customer Journeys Metrics 271

Comm100

JUNE 27, 2023

This creates significant backlogs and wait times, which ultimately affects the quality of care. Understanding Caseload Overload in College Counseling Caseload overload occurs when the demand for counseling services exceeds the capacity of counseling teams to provide timely, individualized care to each student.

How To 130

How To Wait Times Resources Chatbots 130

Comm100

JANUARY 7, 2020

Live chat has evolved considerably since this benchmark report first appeared four years ago, growing into a mature customer communication channel. Clearly, these organizations need to be more mindful of the balance between servicing the customer and considering resource implications in terms of agent workload. Here’s the proof.

Data 146

Data Wait Times Chatbots Effort Score 146

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They employ skilled agents who communicate with customers using to address their concerns, answer questions, or provide assistance. Modern call centers not only handle inbound customer inquiries but also proactively reach out to customers through outbound communications. How do Call Centers Work?

Call Center 195

Call Center Strategy Management First Call Resolution 195

Comm100

APRIL 28, 2021

It also helps to develop stronger ties with your customers, as well as more effective communication with your employees. Average resolution time, or average handle time, tells you how long it takes on average for your agents to resolve your customer queries. Low wait times can help maintain or even improve customer satisfaction.

Measurement 146

Measurement Abandon Rate Net Promoter Score Wait Times 146

BlueOcean

JULY 2, 2024

In these types of situations, it’s the big guys who have the resources to handle extremes in peak call volume. When these efforts are reinforced by a client’s regular site visits, video conferencing, and clear communication, a strong foundation is set for you to get to know your agents.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Customer Care Wait Times Leadership 156

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Provide Multiple Communication Channels Customer communication plays a significant role in shaping their overall experience with your brand. In an era where customers expect instant and seamless support, it is important to offer multiple communication channels.

Tips 52

Tips Customer Experience Social Media Customer Centricity 52

Comm100

MARCH 30, 2021

Automated messages can also be sent out to customers giving them an approximation of wait time so that they know to expect an answer shortly. It’s also the perfect resource for educational organizations. Managers can chat internally with agents, and can oversee communications in real-time.

Omni-Channel 264

Omni-Channel Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media 264

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

One way to improve healthcare customer service is by focusing on communication and ensuring a seamless flow of information between providers, staff, and patients. This entails actively listening to patients, being empathetic, managing expectations, and providing clear and timely updates.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Customer Service Strategy How To 52

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Managing a multi-location dental practice requires your teams to juggle patient care, staff coordination, reputation , appointments, and communications daily. GenAI helps bridge this gap by automating and streamlining communication processes. That’s where Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) comes in.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel Insurance Chatbots Self Service 52

InMoment XI

MAY 14, 2024

The patient experience refers to every touch point the patient has with your organization, from appointment scheduling to follow-up communications. For example, patients may highlight issues such as long wait times or communication barriers. Two common strategies are asking for, and responding to, patient reviews.

Healthcare 195

Healthcare Management Hospitality Analysis 195