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Is your contact center a leader or follower when it comes to innovating agent experience? Think about the definition of innovation, then ask, “How does my contact center and leadership stack up?” Innovation is defined as “the process of bringing about new ideas, methods, products, services, or solutions that have a significant positive impact and…
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The future of work is an important topic of discussion for business leaders. While we can’t know for sure what the future of work will look like, one thing seems certain—flexible work is a major component in achieving satisfaction among the modern workforce. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, attitudes toward ongoing remote, hybrid, and flexible work…
ByDonna Lightfoot
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In today’s digital age, the customer service landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by shifting customer preferences and expectations. More than ever, customers are turning to digital channels when interacting with businesses, prompting a fundamental change in how contact centers operate and engage with their audience. In this article, we explore the reasons behind the increasing…
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More than four years after the global shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it would be reasonable to think the effects of the Great Resignation are far behind us. If you’re a contact center leader dealing with turnover costs, though, you’re likely to argue otherwise. The hard truth is that employee turnover costs remain a…
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In a Deloitte survey, contact center leaders named customer experience (CX) and cost control as the top strategic priorities. These two terms may seem incongruent – how can you deliver outstanding CX while controlling costs? The answer lies in agent empowerment. By focusing on employee engagement and agent empowerment, you create contact center efficiencies and,…
ByIsmaily Piedra
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March 8th is International Women’s Day and represents a day of reflection, recognition, and celebration for women. On this day, we discuss efforts and struggles to overcome cultural barriers, reflect on how to work for equality, support women in the workplace, and recall the importance of human rights. It is a date of historical significance…
ByChrissy Calabrese
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The term “buyer’s market” is best known for describing the state of the real estate market, but it’s also applicable to contact centers. In a buyer’s market, customers have choices and can take their business elsewhere should they receive less-than-optimal products, service, and support. Likewise for agents, if they don’t feel engaged, appreciated, or see…
ByChrissy Calabrese
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Ask people to name three companies known for their customer-centric approach to business, and there’s a good chance some common names will surface: Nordstrom, Apple, Trader Joe’s, Patagonia, and others frequently come to mind. What do they have in common? What’s their secret? They make customers the center of their business strategy, execute on delivering…
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There’s more to engaging, motivating, and empowering employees than simply giving lip service with buzzwords like “you’ve got this,” “quick win,” and “continuous improvement.” Numerous studies link employee satisfaction, performance, and engagement with management’s ability to provide actionable, positive feedback and coaching. Yet managers continue to fall short. According to a recent Gallup survey, only…
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Warren Buffet said “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Does your contact center “talk the customer talk” but sometimes gets stuck when it comes to matching up customer expectations with service and support delivery by your agents?. Are…
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