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Why GigCX is Good for Contact Centers
The gig economy has reshaped various industries by offering flexibility and autonomy to workers while meeting the demand for scalable labor solutions. The concept is widely recognized in sectors like transportation and food delivery with giants like Uber and DoorDash leading the charge. However, an emerging frontier for the gig economy is in the realm…
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Agent Performance with Jordan Fleming
Jordan Fleming, CEO of smrtPhone, joined us on the Contact Center KPI podcast for a phenomenal episode on agent performance and his steps to coaching & training. It’s easy to fall into the trap of training and coaching too quickly. But Jordan says you need to think of coaching as time that is needed if…
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Gig Economy for Contact Centers with Nate Nammour
Nate Nammour, Director of Partnerships at ShyftOff, joined the Contact Center KPI podcast to discuss a gig economy for contact centers and why the traditional W2 employee isn’t the only way. GigCX is a recent trend that utilizes gig-based workers to handle a company’s customer service efforts. This model can be deployed in a variety…
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Agent Attrition with Oliver Catt
Today’s guest is Oliver Catt, Founder of The Cattalyst and we’re diving into agent attrition. A touchy subject in the contact center world. But it’s something that needs to be addressed as the old way of mass hiring, hoping 50% of the agents stay more than 6 months is not working anymore. 1. Understand the…
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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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Service Level and Occupancy with Dan Smitley
Dan Smitley is a 20 year workforce management industry expert and knows the difference between focusing on both service level and occupancy can make versus just one of the two KPIs. It provides a baseline for both the customer experience and the agent experience. Without one, you can’t have the other. 1. Service level is the…
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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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In The Age Of AI, An Agent’s Soft Skills Still Matter
In the recent past, the commitment to enduring work from home setups appeared as an unstoppable trend, something that would last forever. Today we see a mirroring of the widespread belief that artificial intelligence (AI) will imminently make numerous contact center job roles redundant. However, there is a noticeable parallel emerging in the initial enthusiasm…
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Is Agent Assist Software Too Complicated?
We’re going to dive into the transformative power of agent assist software, but from a different perspective than you’re used to reading. Agent assist has shaped the future of the front lines at contact centers, but most companies are still missing something. But before we jump into that. We need to talk about the distinction…
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How AI Can Solve Challenges Around Contact Center Performance Management
Before we dive into the details, let’s refresh our understanding of contact center performance management or as some call it – CCPM. It’s the holistic approach to optimizing call center operations, encompassing everything from agent performance and customer satisfaction to overall efficiency. The traditional methods of manual monitoring and evaluation are time-consuming and prone to…
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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 Transformation of Agent Onboarding
Progression requires adaptability. If you’re doing the same things as you were 10 years ago, it’s probably time for change. But we know you’ve heard that before. If you’re looking to refresh your onboarding process for agents or just want to learn more about the different technology that’s out there, then you’re in the right…