This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
This detailed analysis explores the current limitations that prevent AI agents from fully replacing human operators in contactcenters, supported by practical examples from industry leaders across sectors, revealing why human involvement remains indispensable.
When outsourcing customer support whether for the first time or the fifth time your company’s relationship with the contactcenter is understandably complex. The contactcenter SOW is the framework for your relationship. Thats where a formal Statement of Work (SOW) comes into play.
Best Practices ContactCenter Management: Best Practices & Strategies for Peak Performance Share The modern contactcenter is no longer seen as a mere service function at the periphery of the business. At the same time, contactcenter operations have also taken on a new level complexity.
Workforce Management 9 ContactCenter Quality Assurance Best Practices: Modernize Your Approach, Optimize Your Performance Share Even as AI enters the picture, the human interaction between agent and customer is, and will remain, at the core of customer service operations. What is call center quality assurance?
Speaker: Adam Saad - Founder & CEO, Tech Stack Advising
Somewhere in a global contactcenter, there is an agent who has spent the last 8 hours answering questions from disgruntled customers. At the end of this webinar, you will walk away with insights including: How to keep your company’s cultural message clear.
A lot of customer experiences hinge on your contactcenter’s effectiveness, which is why it’s important to ensure it’s a resource your customers find helpful, professional, and expedient. However, building an effective, consistent contactcenter experiences can be overwhelming.
Analytics Promoting career growth in contactcenters: Unlocking potential and building futures Share Contactcenters have evolved from being viewed as monotonous jobs to becoming vibrant environments filled with opportunities for career growth and meaningful work.
Workforce Management ContactCenter Gamification: What You Need to Know to Use Games for Improved Engagement and Performance Share Did you know that low employee engagement costs the global economy about $8.9 Luckily, there is: its called contactcenter gamification. Table of Contents: What is ContactCenter Gamification?
Companies must consider the manpower needed to ensure thoughtful, consistent responses—especially for those with a global presence, where language barriers and cultural nuances can further complicate interactions. However, consistency in responses is crucial to avoid accusations of favouritism or neglect.
Speaker: Aarde Cosseboom, Contact Center & Customer Experience Advisor and Co-Host of the Another Cloud Podcast
In today's remote work environment, keeping a handle on culture can feel like trying to hold sand in your fingers. Considering how teams are often comprised of members working across political boundaries, even defining a hard-set "culture" can be tricky. Why the contactcenterculture is in need of repair.
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 contactcenter RFP process. Initial pitch/presentations made on site at either the buyer’s location or the bidder’s location. Does it align with your own?
We talk a lot about the need to align your corporate culture with your outsourcer’s, but we know it’s a lot easier to say than it is to do – after all, it’s not a particularly quantifiable element. BRB gotta develop an app…) – there are key factors that define a company’s culture and how well they would align with a partner company.
What makes a great contactcenter agent isn’t as easy to define as you might expect. There’s another layer to be considered as well: generational differences in the contactcenter workforce. What balance will achieve the highest level of contactcenter performance across this generational divide?
David Flores from GreenPath Financial Wellness is named a finalist in the 2021 ICMI Global ContactCenter Awards for Best ContactCenter Manager. But it was his time at Michigan State University that he credits with inspiring much of his contactcenter leadership style. That’s why I don’t micro-manage.
Speaker: Paul Ellis, Contact Center SME & Business Consultant for One You Love Homecare LLC
Engagement integrates their personal goals into their work so they not only bring the quality the contactcenter requires, but each person feels cared about and cared for in the process — like customers require. Best practices for leaders in the contactcenter to truly get to know their employees and gain mutual trust.
At first glance, attrition seems like a chink in the armor for contactcenters. Across every industry, the fact that people leave their jobs and move on is a basic truth, but in the contactcenter, the attrition metric receives quite of a bit of negative attention. Here’s what you need to know.
The purpose of a contactcenter RFP is no different: it’s an essential process to use when choosing an outsourcer. However, the contactcenter RFP is unique and can’t be modeled on the same old RFP template used for other services your company may procure. Sample ContactCenter RFP Timeline.
Contactcenter implementation is an art and a science, and over 24 years in business, we’ve learned exactly what it takes to make the smoothest transition possible. Understanding with complete clarity which measures of success are most important to your organization is the most important aspect of the contactcenter transition.
This presents many new questions businesses need to consider regarding the nature of work, technology and culture. Twilio Flex Boost , powered by Calabrio ONE and deployed by Avtex, provides additional assistance to contactcenters during these challenging times. And it needs to be deployed fast to meet increased demand.
Here at CC Expo, it’s clear that the world of the contactcenter is at a turning point. We all have our own frames, or ways of seeing the world, based on our perspectives, culture and many other factors in ourselves and our environment. New software and solutions are dazzling and daunting in equal measure.
Contracting a new contactcenter outsourcer may be one of the most impactful decisions you make all year (no pressure, right?) Search online for vendors and assess their websites for culture fit, suite of services and solutions, and self-reported strengths. Draft Your ContactCenter RFP. Planning for 2019 already?
When we are honest with ourselves, we all know culture is the linchpin for everything we do in the ContactCenter. We have the very best and newest technology, hire the perfect “on-paper” resumes, and have the budget of King Tut, but without a healthy, positive working culture…these things are essentially meaningless.
Michaels Hospital in Toronto, to discuss how partnerships with service suppliers like outsourced contactcenters can impact your business objectives. The Value of Cultural Alignment How much of a factor is cultural alignment in your decision-making process for professional services? Its a two-way street.
Choosing a contactcenter outsourcer is a huge investment. We’ve compiled a list of up-to-date contactcenter RFP questions to help you ensure you’re making the most informed decision. Culture Describe your corporate culture including how it is differentiated from your competition. Need some insight?
For instance, B2B relationships often involve multiple stakeholders , yet a single transactional NPS score from one contact cant reflect an entire accounts health. Likewise, cultural differences make survey responses inconsistent across regions; a neutral score in one country might indicate dissatisfaction in another.
Below are 9 top questions for asking about ESG in your outsourced contactcenter RFP process. Environmental Sustainability In today’s landscape, many consumers are increasingly focused on aligning their buying choices with businesses that are committed to sustainability.
As you look to improve your business, consider contactcenter optimization. What is ContactCenter Optimization? Contactcenter optimization refers to the process of improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of a contactcenter.
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, where patient care is paramount, the role of healthcare contactcenters has emerged as a vital component in ensuring seamless communication and efficient service delivery. What is a Healthcare ContactCenter? Why are Healthcare ContactCenters Important?
So, what about your contactcenter outsourcer? It’s a valid question – one which requires breaking down some of the myths associated with outsourcing your contactcenter. Myth #2: You Sacrifice Your Culture When You Outsource. The post Is a Strategic ContactCenter Partnership Even Possible?
The contactcenter SOW is the framework for your relationship. Below we explore what it takes to build an effective contactcenter SOW. Reporting and analytics are essential for creating a culture of continual improvement. Building the ContactCenter SOW. Looking for a new contactcenter partner?
In the era of customer-centricity, contactcenter analytics stands as a beacon, guiding businesses and contactcenters toward informed, data-driven decisions. Demystifying ContactCenter Analytics: More than Just Numbers What are ContactCenter Analytics?
It’s common for frontline employees like contactcenter agents to be inundated with them—schedule adherence, efficiency, handle time, and hopefully, amid all of that and more, customer experience (CX) metrics. This strengthens brand connection and creates a customer-centric culture. Metrics, metrics, metrics. The Next Step.
Are you in the middle of “contactcenter RFP season”? We segmented the questions into six key sections: Company Overview Agent Workforce ContactCenter Reporting Project Management Technology Pricing Company Overview Get to know the history and organization of the vendor. Define your mission statement and company values.
Are you in the middle of “contactcenter RFP season”? We segmented the questions into six key sections: Company Overview Agent Workforce ContactCenter Reporting Project Management Technology Pricing Company Overview Get to know the history and organization of the vendor. Define your mission statement and company values.
Standing at the threshold of 2025, contactcenters face a critical juncture between rising customer expectations and rapid technological developments. This article will delve into five significant challenges that contactcenters will likely face in the coming year and provide practical solutions for hurdling these obstacles.
This is where modern contactcenters are turning to cutting-edge solutions, including AI, to deliver real-time performance tracking and more actionable coaching. Agent performance is at the core of overall contactcenter productivity as well as customer experience quality.
When it comes to customer experience , there’s a lot of cross-over between the hospitality industry and the contactcenter industry. Today, what matters most is the cultural fit. What does a “rooms per shift ratio” have to do with contactcenter operations , you might ask? Empathy is key. We want to hear from you.
Your organization is ready to find a new contactcenter outsourcer. Dig deeper in this article > 5 Insights About Sourcing and Developing Strategic Partnerships You know that partnering with a contactcenter outsourcer is more than just signing on another vendor. What’s your next step? We’re here to help!
Below are 9 top questions for asking about ESG in your outsourced contactcenter RFP process. Environmental Sustainability In today’s landscape, many consumers are increasingly focused on aligning their buying choices with businesses that are committed to sustainability.
You’ll task your team with running a tight procurement process to assess potential contactcenter partners. The right contactcenter RFP questions can tell you a lot, but discerning which partner is exactly aligned with your long-term goals, your company culture, your customer base, and your team – well, that requires a site visit.
You’ll task your team with running a tight procurement process to assess potential contactcenter partners. The right contactcenter RFP questions can tell you a lot, but discerning which partner is exactly aligned with your long-term goals, your company culture, your customer base, and your team – well, that requires a site visit.
Executing on in-house customer service efforts can be difficult; it takes the right background and continual hiring and training, not to mention complex IT systems, robust contactcenter technologies , and proper workforce management. We want to avoid conflicting cultures and values as much as you do. And change is difficult.
Workforce Engagement How to Combat Call Center Agent Attrition Share You know the signs: increased average handle time (AHT), increased irritation, productivity decline. Even in a remote/hybrid workforce, contactcenter leaders (if theyre paying attention) can see when their employees are slipping. Next stepattrition.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 97,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content