InMoment XI

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This approach helps identify improvement opportunities that can swiftly boost customer satisfaction. Consider including self-service options like chatbots for customers who don’t want to spend time with an agent. In the call center industry, the standard time to answer is 20 seconds or less.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 26, 2018

When it comes to customer experience, there’s a lot of cross-over between the hospitality industry and the contact center industry. We’re both in the business of earning a customer’s repeat business through the quality of the experience we deliver. Encouraging the act of effective listening requires effective management.

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Customer Service Contact Center Hospitality Hotels 353

eglobalis

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Role of Best Practices: Why They Matter but Aren’t Absolute Best practices, defined by organizations like BCG and McKinsey, offer guidelines on how to manage social media complaints. Consistent messaging across different regions becomes a challenge, often stretching the capacity of the social media management team.

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Social Media Feedback Engagement B2B 505

CX Accelerator

MARCH 16, 2020

Written by Jeremy Watkin and Community Dear contact center agent: What if I told you that if you come to work for us you can do the exact same job as you’re doing now but we’ll instead call you a customer service hero, guru, rockstar, or ninja? Be careful about confusing agents and customers. Are you sold?

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CX Accelerator

MAY 15, 2019

Here at CC Expo, it’s clear that the world of the contact center is at a turning point. While it’s important to adapt to technological change, it’s important also to be able to look at your customer service function and seek to improve what’s there already. And that would be easy, if working with people was simple.

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Retently

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The challenge lies in ensuring that every touchpoint across all channels meets the high standards your customers expect. This is where Quality Assurance tools come into play—they help pinpoint inconsistencies, monitor agent customer service performance, and highlight areas for improvement.

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Retail 2024 Customer Service Feedback 134

eglobalis

MARCH 4, 2025

Optimizing AI Agent Experiences: Leading Providers, Gaps, and Human Support Strategies Introduction Artificial intelligence agents are rapidly transforming customer service and enterprise operations. Businesses across industries are investing in AI-powered agents to improve efficiency and customer experience.

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eglobalis

MARCH 30, 2025

[link] Introduction: Todays businesses face a pivotal question: can emerging technologies like AI and real-time data platforms reduce or even replace the need for traditional customer surveys in managing customer experience (CX)? A sudden drop in user engagement or a surge in support contacts can flag an issue immediately.

Banking 326

Banking NPS B2B Social Media 326

BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When a global IT corporation sought to modernize their customer service operations, we transformed potential revenue loss into strategic advantage. As one of three contact center vendors supporting order management for this organization at a global level, we deliver logistics support, change management, and technical documentation.

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Contact Center Document ROI Innovation 177

InMoment XI

JULY 25, 2024

The contact center experience can make or break your customer’s overall experience with your organization. Specifically, negative experiences can cause customers to churn, while positive experiences can restore customer satisfaction trust, and improve your brand equity. What Is a Contact Center Experience?

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Contact Center 2024 E Commerce Social Media 195

BlueOcean

JANUARY 30, 2024

So, you’ve been handed responsibility for investigating the benefits of potentially outsourcing your company’s customer service for the first time. What math should go into the business case around call center outsourcing costs? (Or Manage time- shiftable tasks for maximum efficiency, eg. Realizing a reduction in FTE.

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Contact Center Insights Call Center Customer Care 296

InMoment XI

JANUARY 10, 2024

Contact centers are not new by any means. As a matter of fact, the first employed call center agents date back to the 1950s. It wasn’t until the turn of the century that these call centers evolved into multichannel contact centers. The future of the contact center lies in the omnichannel contact center.

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Contact Center Omnichannel Customer Satisfaction Retail 195

Calabrio

MARCH 22, 2025

Best Practices Contact Center Management: Best Practices & Strategies for Peak Performance Share The modern contact center is no longer seen as a mere service function at the periphery of the business. At the same time, contact center operations have also taken on a new level complexity.

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Contact Center Management Call Center Measurement 52

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As you look to improve your business, consider contact center optimization. This will improve your business by enhancing operational efficiency, elevating customer satisfaction, and fostering a more agile and responsive customer service environment. What is Contact Center Optimization?

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Multi-Channel Social Media Competitive Advantage 195

CX Accelerator

MARCH 16, 2020

Written by Jeremy Watkin and Community Dear contact center agent: What if I told you that if you come to work for us you can do the exact same job as you’re doing now but we’ll instead call you a customer service hero, guru, rockstar, or ninja? Be careful about confusing agents and customers. Are you sold?

Contact Center 182

Contact Center Reference Communication Customer Service 182

BlueOcean

MAY 14, 2018

The purpose of a contact center RFP is no different: it’s an essential process to use when choosing an outsourcer. However, the contact center RFP is unique and can’t be modeled on the same old RFP template used for other services your company may procure. Sample Contact Center RFP Timeline.

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Contact Center Culture Article Definition 214

BlueOcean

JUNE 12, 2018

Contact center 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. Every milestone and every moving part is integral to a controlled acceleration towards a seamless transition that results in a positive customer experience.

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Contact Center Communication Culture Customer Care 209

InMoment XI

JANUARY 16, 2024

Specifically, the world’s leading brands have begun using contact center AI to create a more efficient and effective customer service experience. By integrating these advanced technologies, these companies aim to streamline customer interaction, automate routine tasks, and optimize their overall operations.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Virtual Agent E Commerce E-support 195

Calabrio

MARCH 31, 2025

Contact Center AI Generative AI in Contact Centers: The Tech and Use Cases Driving a Revolution in Customer Service Share The contact center landscape is undergoing a dramatic shiftone driven by the adoption and innovation of AI. Yet adoption is only the first step of many to come.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 27, 2025

Thats when those budget discussions become less about managing costs and more about tracking investments. Shifting the Cost Center Mindset To understand the perception of call centers as cost centers, lets start with the cold, hard math: a typical inbound customer service call costs an average of $2 per interaction.

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Call Center Contact Center Social Media Apparel 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 are Healthcare Contact Centers Important?

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Contact Center Healthcare Insurance Social Media 195

Thematic

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Contact centers are the frontlines of customer interaction. And they have a huge impact on customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, and the financial success of an organization. That’s where contact center sentiment analysis comes in. They handle millions of conversations on a daily basis.

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Contact Center Net Promoter Score Social Media Average Handle Time 62

BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

The contact center SOW is the framework for your relationship. TL;DR: When outsourcing your company’s customer service, you can’t solely rely on an unwritten set of rules or assumptions. Below we explore what it takes to build an effective contact center SOW. Who serves as the primary point of contact?

Contact Center 192

Contact Center Automotive Metrics Roadmap 192

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Choosing a contact center outsourcer is a huge investment. We’ve compiled a list of up-to-date contact center RFP questions to help you ensure you’re making the most informed decision. Agent Training Describe your training structure (team, facilities, Learning Management Systems, remote platforms, etc.)

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Contact Center Culture Measurement Technology 156

BlueOcean

AUGUST 30, 2018

Although the surface reasons may be broad, often the root cause is a failure to evolve the customer service solution. Digital disruption and shifting customer habits are impacting customer service on a micro and a macro level every day. The Future of the Contact Center Agent Workforce.

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Customer Service Contact Center Customer Care Technology 232

BlueOcean

JULY 15, 2024

We explore the five biggest challenges of in-house contact centers below. We also took a look at how outsourcing your customer care to the right contact center partner may enable your organization to circumvent these obstacles without sacrificing your commitment to your customers.

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Contact Center Customer Care Measurement Consumers 177

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the era of customer-centricity, contact center analytics stands as a beacon, guiding businesses and contact centers toward informed, data-driven decisions. Demystifying Contact Center Analytics: More than Just Numbers What are Contact Center Analytics?

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Multi-Channel Net Promoter Score Metrics 195

Calabrio

APRIL 11, 2025

Workforce Management From Onboarding to Excellence: Your Contact Center Training Guide for 2025 Jump ahead What is Contact Center Training? trillion in global sales are at risk in 2025 due to one thing: bad customer experiences. This is where effective contact center training comes in.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” Paul Husar, Senior Call Center Manager at LG Electronics. Follow on LinkedIn. Follow on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Contact Center 2022 Magazine 251

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As your business grows and scales to meet the increasing weight of customer demands, decisions must be made – especially when it comes to your customer support operation. You may also be outsourcing some portion of your customer support today, but you need more help, or you need a niche partner to support a new product or initiative.

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Contact Center Culture 2025 Customer Service 156

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.

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Contact Center Net Promoter Score Call Recording Average Handle Time 52

BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Are you in the middle of “contact center RFP season”? We segmented the questions into six key sections: Company Overview Agent Workforce Contact Center Reporting Project Management Technology Pricing Company Overview Get to know the history and organization of the vendor. Again, think about what’s important to you.

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Contact Center Culture Average Handle Time Measurement 156

BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Are you in the middle of “contact center RFP season”? We segmented the questions into six key sections: Company Overview Agent Workforce Contact Center Reporting Project Management Technology Pricing Company Overview Get to know the history and organization of the vendor. Again, think about what’s important to you.

Contact Center 156

Contact Center Culture Average Handle Time Measurement 156

BlueOcean

JUNE 17, 2021

We also took a look at how outsourcing your customer care to the right contact center partner may enable your organization to circumvent these obstacles without sacrificing commitment to your customers. The challenging part of business continuity in the contact center is just how many variables there are.

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Contact Center Customer Care Measurement 2022 177

BlueOcean

MAY 29, 2019

Picture this: You’re in the RFP process for a new contact center partner. You know exactly what you need in regards to channel support, reporting metrics, technical capabilities, agent training, and more, and the contact center RFP makes sure you’re checking all the boxes. Obstacles to the On-Site Contact Center Visit.

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Contact Center Culture Brands Metrics 185