TechSee

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Measuring (and limiting) the length of time an agent spends on each call is seen as an important KPI to ensure efficient and agile call center operations. The Shift to an Omni-Channel Approach. Many of today’s customer-centric companies take an omni-channel approach, supporting multiple channels of customer engagement.

Omni-Channel 104

Omni-Channel Customer Centricity Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

NICE inContact

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Omnichannel is hot. Both are hot topics when it comes to contact centers and customer experience. They introduce new channels and vehicles to interact with customers. Omnichannel Service and Satisfaction. Consumers want true omnichannel customer service, and service that’s seamless, convenient and quick.

Self Service 121

Self Service Contact Center Software Contact Center Software 121

TechSee

MARCH 19, 2019

Once upon a time, measuring customer service success was straightforward. Hire some agents, train them, and use standard contact center KPIs to measure how well they perform. With many of these channels and tools enabling self-service, old-school KPIs are no longer sufficient. New Self Service KPI Metrics.

Self Service 146

Self Service Metrics Contact Center Virtual Agent 146

NICE inContact

JANUARY 11, 2019

The current decade has brought many changes to quality management, including the increase of treating customer interactions using omnichannel – the ability to handle queries flexibly across self-service and agent-assisted media channels with full context. Change Brought by Omnichannel Interactions.

Omni-Channel 45

Omni-Channel Management Contact Center Self Service 45

TechSee

DECEMBER 11, 2018

For instance, customer satisfaction/retention-related initiatives that demonstrate a clear impact on retention rates, or self-service initiatives that drive a reduction in operational costs, or engagement/customer journey initiatives that clearly correlate with increased sales. Infrastructure: Accelerated digital transformation.

Call Center 182

Call Center Omni-Channel Self Service Strategy 182

Kayako

JANUARY 5, 2017

In the customer service trends handbook published by Microsoft , “90% of consumers say they expect consistency and continuity from a brand across channels.”. Yet, relatively few contact centers have focused on providing a consistent customer experience. What goes into good self-service?

Omni-Channel 95

Omni-Channel Self Service Trends Multi-Channel 95

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Today’s customers expect omnichannel. customer service. How is omnichannel customer service different from (or: better than?) multichannel customer service? Here’s the basics on what’s what between “multi” and “omni” – and why you should care. But what really does that mean?

Omni-Channel 136

Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service Contact Center 136

InMoment XI

JULY 25, 2024

The contact center experience can make or break your customer’s overall experience with your organization. What Is a Contact Center Experience? Why is the Contact Center Experience Important? The contact center experience is a crucial part of the overall customer journey.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Contact Center Software Self Service Analytics 195

CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

If your contact center feels like its constantly busy but your customer satisfaction scores remain low, chances are there are hidden inefficiencies hampering performance. Identifying and reducing these inefficiencies can turn your contact center into a streamlined operation that delivers exceptional support.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score Call Recording 52

TechSee

JUNE 9, 2022

Providing a digital, omnichannel customer experience is a clear imperative. Allowing customers the flexibility to digitally self-serve can dramatically increase customer satisfaction, and lower your operating costs. Gartner reports that self-service costs around $0.10 per contact. per contact.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience How To 145

BlueOcean

MARCH 31, 2021

And, finally, remote work and evolving sleep habits have shifted traditional contact center communication spikes from pre/post-work hours to the middle of the day. This inevitably translates to higher contact volume in the customer care realm. 8am-8pm self-service peaks have evolved into 24/7 requests.

Omni-Channel 156

Omni-Channel Tourism Self Service Contact Center 156

NICE inContact

JANUARY 30, 2018

Are you one of the almost 40% of organizations that say reducing effort to improve the customer experience is their primary contact center goal for 2018? The best contact center solution is not worth a penny if it’s not up and running. True Omnichannel Skills-based Routing. Ease of Integration, Open Interfaces.

Contact Center 186

Contact Center System Self Service Omni-Channel 186

Vonage

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Using multiple retail channels promotes success. Research by Salesforce revealed that companies are 22 times more likely to retain their customers if they have a strong omni-channel strategy. This means it’s crucial that businesses invest in robust systems capable of tracking customer feedback across multiple channels.

Omni-Channel 218

Omni-Channel Consumers Self Service Social Media 218

BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

And you’re ready for your outsourced customer service RFP to hit the road and bring you some stellar options for a new contact center partner. Here’s the short list of the best questions to ask about AI in the contact center. Looking for more contact center RFP questions? CAPABILITIES & PROCESS.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Self Service Chatbots Case Study 195

NICE inContact

MAY 21, 2019

In a way, self-service in the contact centre is kind of like a buffet: You need a strategy, or you might overeat or miss all the best dishes. It seems like self-service options are everywhere these days. And I know I am not the only fan of faster self-service. What’s your strategy? Many Options.

Self Service 136

Self Service Strategy Virtual Agent Consumers 136

NICE inContact

AUGUST 16, 2019

In light of fast-changing customer demands, is your contact center keeping up? But with simpler, less urgent concerns, 40% prefer self service methods first. The numbers say it all: digital channels are real and relevant, and customer experience is central to company growth. Is your Contact Center Keeping Up?

Contact Center 168

Contact Center Consumers Net Promoter Score Self Service 168

TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I’ll help myself, thanks: Called the Do-It-Yourself Generation, Millennials love self-service. Having grown up with the Information Superhighway, they will attempt to solve issues on their own via google, youtube or other online resource before contacting a company representative for assistance. Self-service platforms.

Omni-Channel 359

Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Service Virtual Agent 359

SurveySensum

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It’s no secret that your contact center is the first line of defense with your customers – making it the most important touchpoint in the customer journey. Also, 88% of customers say that a good customer service experience is what makes them more likely to make another purchase from the brand. What is Contact Center Analytics?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Analytics Self Service Average Handle Time 52

Calabrio

MARCH 5, 2025

A higher FCR indicates that a contact center is handling more interactions efficiently and effectively in a single interaction, leading to increased customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs. Contact center managers can use these insights to refine processes, update knowledge bases, and provide targeted training to agents.

First Call Resolution 100

First Call Resolution Examples Contact Center How To 100

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The rise of self-service has led to a generation happy to help themselves From self-checkouts to FAQ pages and call center IVR, consumers are more willing than before to try to solve their problems themselves. This is a device that’s always on and always connected.

Customer Expectations 435

Customer Expectations Omni-Channel Trends Self Service 435

Vonage

AUGUST 30, 2017

The rise of self-service has led to a generation happy to help themselves. From self-checkouts to FAQ pages and call center IVR, consumers are more willing than before to try to solve their problems themselves. The “always on” culture means customers expect 24/7 service (or as close as possible).

Customer Expectations 217

Customer Expectations Trends Omni-Channel Self Service 217

NICE inContact

JUNE 14, 2017

If you’re like most customer service organizations, probably not as much or as often as you’d like. How do you know if you’re meeting their expectations for Omnichannel service? I’ve got some good news for you, we can help you gain some insight into how consumers are feeling about customer service interactions.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Customer Expectations Meeting Self Service 145

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

No other season impacts so many contact centers across so many markets quite like it. To accommodate the volume of sales, returns, and customer service requests, most businesses will hire seasonal contact center staff. Some retailers choose to upgrade technology, moving their call center software to the cloud.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Self Service Tips Omni-Channel 136

Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Contact center success is heavily dependent on the agents working the frontlines to service customers every single day. Contact center agent happiness and engagement go hand-in-hand with customer happiness and satisfaction. According to ICMI , contact centers have a fairly high turnover rate of 33%.

Contact Center 148

Contact Center Engagement Self Service Omni-Channel 148

NobelBiz

JANUARY 28, 2025

With the advancement of the contact center industry, benchmarks continue to shift and challenge businesses to meet higher customer expectations while maintaining efficiency. How to Benchmark Your Call Center Benchmarking is all about measuring your performance against clear, actionable goals and comparing them to industry standards.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Abandon Rate Self Service Average Handle Time 52

AWS Machine Learning

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Contact centers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies to build a personalized customer experience and deliver effective self-service support through conversational bots. We end by explaining how contact centers can keep AI models up to date using Talkdesk AI Trainer.

Self Service 87

Self Service Contact Center Virtual Agent Chatbots 87

TechSee

APRIL 17, 2022

Companies looking to improve their customer journey can use an omnichannel approach that delivers an integrated, continuous customer experience. This omnichannel customer experience enhances operational efficiencies, drives both customer and employee satisfaction, and, importantly, is increasingly expected by today’s customers.

Self Service 207

Self Service Customer Experience Call Center Omni-Channel 207

BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. An Increase in Channel Switching.

Omni-Channel 177

Omni-Channel Customer Care Self Service Wait Times 177

TechSee

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Customers appreciate: Being provided with a smooth experience across multiple channels. Contact Centers appreciate: “We got our customer support sorted the day we started using Casengo to manage emails and social media posts.” and cloud-based call center offerings. ” 2. Coveo.

Contact Center 116

Contact Center Customer Satisfaction Technology Self Service 116

NICE inContact

MARCH 27, 2018

While the jury is still out on that concern, contact centers and their agents will experience a significant boost in productivity and their ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences through AI. Over two-thirds of customers prefer agent assistance over self-service. Today, AI in the self-service space (e.g.,

Contact Center 137

Contact Center Self Service Study Omni-Channel 137

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

We are entering an experience economy where customers are not just looking for the right service at the right time but looking for one that is engaging and immersive. Contact centers are a powerhouse to deliver that exceptional experience across the entire customer journey starting from awareness, interest to purchase, service and advocacy.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Tips Self Service Customer Experience 120

NICE inContact

AUGUST 16, 2019

Agents remain the most critical resource in any contact center. But, every contact center continues to struggle with big challenges when it comes to engaging, motivating and retaining agents. What your agents like the most working in contact centers is helping customers. But that is not where it stops.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Self Service System Training 156

BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

At its most basic level, growing your in-house contact center means you’ll need more space. There’s also the cost of upkeep, both to the facility itself and of your technical infrastructure, where regular upgrades will be necessary to keep your contact center ahead of the curve. Omnichannel Support. Infrastructure.

Contact Center 149

Contact Center How To Self Service Omni-Channel 149

NICE inContact

AUGUST 16, 2019

In light of fast-changing customer demands, is your contact center keeping up? But with simpler, less urgent concerns, 40% prefer self service methods first. The numbers say it all: digital channels are real and relevant, and customer experience is central to company growth. Is your Contact Center Keeping Up?

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Consumers Net Promoter Score Self Service 136

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

“You are only as good as your weakest channel.” – Nancy Jamison, Principal Analyst, Frost & Sullivan. This is one of our favorite quotes from a leading analyst in the contact center space. We like this quote because: #1 – Voice is largely ignored and has become the weakest channel for many companies.

Self Service 203

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 203