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Solving Agent Attrition: Practical Strategies for the Modern Company
Agent attrition is a pervasive challenge in the contact center industry, with turnover rates reaching as high as 30-45% annually in some areas. While many organizations view this as an unavoidable aspect of doing business, high attrition’s financial and operational repercussions are far too significant to ignore. This post explores the staggering costs associated with…
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Scaling Your QA Process Without Adding Overhead
If you’re managing quality assurance (QA) in any industry, you’re probably feeling the pressure. Compliance regulations are only getting stricter, customer expectations are rising, and interaction volumes are growing. Meanwhile, your QA resources remain the same, or worse, you’re being asked to do “more with less”. Sound familiar? So how do you scale your QA…
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Future Predictions in Agent Assist Software
Every interaction shapes a customer’s perception, loyalty, and, ultimately, a company’s bottom line. This is where agent assist software comes in. Helping guide agents with the right thing to say at the right time. It’s been a no brainer for companies looking to up their customer service without fully automating it. But there are lots…
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Things To Consider When Implementing Real-Time Agent Assist & Automated QA
First, let us begin by breaking down any decision related to the implementation of new technology into three phases. People. Process. Technology. Usually, we’ve found organizations take these in the reverse order. For this post, we are going to focus on the technology piece as it relates to the process that people will go through…
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Enhancing Empathy and Engagement in Customer Service
Customer service leaders everywhere are witnessing an undeniable shift: the rise of AI tools and automation. Yet, the core of outstanding customer service remains grounded in empathy, genuine connection, and trust – qualities that only humans can fully deliver at this point. While AI tools bring undeniable efficiencies, it’s the harmonious blend of technology and…
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How Agent Assist Software Is Reducing Compliance Risks For Financial Services
As regulations continue to drive more compliance efforts from financial institutions, evaluating software solutions has become even more time-consuming. Fines, legal actions, and reputational damage from non-compliance can have a far-reaching impact on an institution’s bottom line. Enter agent assist software. A technology that not only supports compliance but also enhances efficiency. However, vendor research…
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Maximizing Call Center Agent Performance
The performance of call center agents directly impacts your top and bottom lines. With customer expectations continually rising, ensuring peak agent performance is more essential than ever. One way forward-thinking organizations are addressing this need is by leveraging innovative technologies, including agent assist tools and advanced analytics. This blog explores how companies can maximize call…
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2024 Market Study
Over the past six months, we’ve seen a change in the marketplace. But instead of just telling you there has been a change, we are revealing the details so that you can put them into action today. If you’re interested in our 2023 Market Study, view that here. 1. Customer satisfaction rates increased by 22%…
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Balancing Service Level and Occupancy in Call Centers
Key performance indicators (KPIs) like service level and occupancy are pivotal when it comes to measuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in call centers. However, striking the right balance between those two KPIs for your call center is where the challenge lies. This post will explore the importance of service level and occupancy, their interplay,…
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Reasons You Don’t Need Agent Assist Software
As many operations leaders know, AI is a hot topic. But agent assist software isn’t anything new. But with the advancements in natural language processing (a branch of AI), agent assist has taken off and for the better. It’s been proven to improve customer service and boost agent productivity, making agents more effective and efficient.…
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Generative AI Risk Assessment
The hype around AI is real. However, most people we speak with are unsure of the implications it may have on their business. We’re here to help. This AI risk assessment will help you both internally and when evaluating vendors with AI solutions. 1. Understanding the risk level of adding new technology When it comes…
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Improving Customer Satisfaction with Agent Assist & Quality Management Software
Achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is paramount for any business striving to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Contact center supervisors play a critical role in this endeavor, overseeing frontline interactions to ensure they meet the mark. With the advent of innovative tools like agent assist and quality management software, supervisors have at…