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Customer Satisfaction Score with John Hoyt
CSAT and why it’s important John Hoyt, Associate Director of Operations Training & Quality Assurance at Kin, joined us on the Contact Center KPI podcast for another stellar episode. This conversation was all about Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores. John’s biggest piece of advice – consistency. Leaders tend to be reactive. But consistency, goals, and having […]
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What Problems is AI Solving in Call Centers
What AI in call centers means Artificial intelligence is used to automate and enhance various aspects of customer interactions and support services in call centers. There are a variety of different options when it comes to AI usage in a call center. And even more! AI is all around us and some may not even […]
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5 Things to STOP Doing to Improve First Contact Resolution
1. Obsessing OVER your number Every company measures first contact resolution (FCR) differently. It doesn’t matter how wrongly you’re measuring FCR, the most important thing is to continue measuring it the same way to track improvements (or declines) in your team’s efforts. If you focus your energy on improving processes, goals, and your people – […]
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The Struggles Behind Call Center Compliance
Call center compliance is something that is often talked about, but commonly misunderstood. Most people on the phones can’t fathom a lawsuit happening from something they said – especially agents who are on the phone most of the day. They are following protocols and scripts to help them stay in compliance. But call center compliance […]
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Outsourcing Contact Centers Q&A: Everything you need to know
Background on Outsourcing Modern technology has made it easier than ever to outsource contact centers when companies are looking to offload costs. If you’re interested in potentially moving your contact center offshore, you’ll probably have a lot of questions you need answered before you feel confident doing so. At The Cattalyst, we’ve spent more than […]
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Call Center Management: Everything You Want to Know
Call center management is no easy task. It takes communication, organization, leadership, analysis, and problem-solving skills. Now let’s jump in! What is Call Center Management? When most people think of call center management, they immediately think of operations. Hiring, training, metrics and goals, call quality, and customer satisfaction to name a few. That’s right for […]
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8 Best Agent Assist Software in 2023
If you’re in the customer service world, you’ve probably heard of agent assist software. But what most people don’t realize is how advanced this type of technology has become. Agent assist is synonymous with real-time call coaching. Your agents always know the right thing to say and when to say it. Plus with more companies […]
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How to effectively coach call center agents
Coaching call center agents is a critical part of the customer experience. It can make or break a call center’s ability to serve customers efficiently and effectively, but it’s not always easy to do. As with any skill, there are many ways to go about coaching agents without being effective. The goal of this post […]
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Why You Should Be Automating Quality Assurance with AI
Quality assurance (QA) is a critical component No matter what call center, insurance company, or financial services institution you’re a part of quality assurance is critical. But it’s also time-consuming and repetitive work. Let’s explore how AI can help automate QA and improve your team’s efficiency. Most people immediately jump to the conclusion that artificial […]
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How to Create a Better Team with Remote Call Training
Investing in call training for your team ranks just as important as onboarding new team members properly. The reps or agents on the phone need to be … Personalize Your Call Training Programs. Personalization takes more time, but … Here are some examples of each: Positive: ”It was great that you managed to complete all of your call notes and expand on next steps …
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Contact Center Coaching Guide: Tips & Tricks
Call coaching can be a challenge in any industry, but when it comes to contact centers, they have their own unique set of challenges. We’ll talk you through the tips and tricks we’ve learned from the top contact centers and the way they handle their call coaching.
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Measuring and Improving QA scores
QA scores are important to contact centers because they … There are multiple factors that go into improving QA scores – one small change isn’t going to make a big difference. But changing too much isn’t going to change either. There is a balance in how you …