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Balancing Employee Safety with Business Continuity
Ensuring employee safety while maintaining operational efficiency has become an increasingly complex challenge. The rise of modern threats and the financial implications of downtime necessitate innovative approaches to safeguarding agents without compromising business continuity. This post explores the key aspects of balancing safety and operations, the role of proactive measures, and how AI-powered solutions can…
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Leadership Strategies for Optimizing Call Quality
Call quality can make or break customer retention rates. Or even sales if you think about every agent on the phone. For this post, we will focus solely on support and service. If you’re looking for more sales-related help, check this out. For operations leaders, ensuring that their teams deliver high-quality, efficient, and empathetic service…
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AI First Resolution with Jon Ellsworth
Jonathan Ellsworth, Chief Revenue Officer at ApexCX and over 25 years of experience in the call center space, joins us on the latest episode of the Contact Center KPI podcast. And we dove head first into AI with a new KPI called AI First Resolution. 1. Change management is hard. People want to be told…
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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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Call Scorecards 101
When your company deals with thousands of calls every week, every interaction is a building block of brand reputation. While it may be your agent’s 30th answered call of the day, it may be your customer’s first time calling in. Think about that. Ensuring excellence is not just a goal anymore, it’s a necessity. This…
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Understanding The Call Center Software Market In 2024
In the world of customer service, call centers serve as the backbone of businesses striving for exceptional customer experience. As operations leaders, your role in optimizing call center efficiency and effectiveness is pivotal. In 2024, the call center software market continues to expand and innovate, offering a myriad of solutions tailored to meet the diverse…
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Balancing Safety & Operations with Aaron Slavin
Aaron Slavin, a compliance call center expert with over 10 years of experience, joined us on the Contact Center KPI podcast to share his secrets on balancing employee safety with operations. The compliance world is not always the “fun” thing to talk about, but ensuring employees are safe while maintaining a profitable business is important.…
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How Real-Time Call Guidance Software Addresses Everyday Problems in Call Centers
We all know everyone is trying to be “more efficient” and “more effective” with their time. It’s no different from call centers to software sales to home repairs. For the VP of Operations and other Operations leaders, you are probably constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance agent performance, improve customer satisfaction, and streamline operations. One…
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QA Scorecard Templates
At Abstrakt, we’ve analyzed millions of calls and have customers across many industries. We’ve seen what works… and what doesn’t work. That’s why we’ve put together this awesome template that you can steal. It’s formatted in a Google Sheet so all you have to do is make a copy. Then you can tweak the content,…
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Emotional Intelligence Training For Your Agents
One of the most important aspects when dealing with customers is not only knowing the right answer to questions but also understanding how to deal with emotional situations. In customer service, every interaction matters. Contact center supervisors understand this far too well. This is where emotional intelligence training comes into play, paving the way for…
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The Crucial Role of Efficient Quality Assurance Teams
When customer service is a top priority for a company, which is generally the case, the quality of each conversation is paramount. Companies that handle high call volumes need a quality assurance team that is efficient and effective with their time. Easier said than done. We know that sometimes your QA team consists of just…
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7 Metric-Boosting Steps to Reduce Call Handle Time
Looking to reduce your average call handle time? Look no further. 1. Know what a GREAT call looks like Your team needs to know what a great call encompasses. Not just the average length, but what is said, how many interruptions occurred, how fast the agent was talking, and so on. Here is a sneak peek…