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What Problems is AI Solving in Call Centers
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 realize how much it is being…
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5 Things to STOP Doing to Improve First Contact Resolution
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 – the metrics will follow. If…
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Top 3 Observe AI Alternatives
If you haven’t noticed AI is taking over the conversation when it comes to evaluating your tech stack. Whether you currently use Observe AI or are in the initial evaluation stages of adding new software, we’ve put together a breakdown of the top Observe AI alternatives. Keep in mind that new AI call guidance companies…
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The Struggles Behind Call Center Compliance
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 is often a huge weight on the shoulders of managers especially if they…
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Building a Repeatable Call QA process
Creating a solid QA framework has three parts: To start, we always suggest that you answer these four questions: Standardization of processes Automation Ensure all channels are being monitored Let agents dispute bad scores QA software should work for you, not against you
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Outsourcing Contact Centers Q&A: Everything you need to know
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 20 years fielding…
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Give Your Customer Service Team Your Attention (Plus QA Hacks)
Therefore, the attention remains on cutting costs and becoming more efficient. Not necessarily giving customer service teams the resources or agents they need to be the most effective. However, customer service is a critical aspect of any business, as it helps to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. Without it, you would be unable to retain…
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Call Scorecards and QA: Why they should never be fully automated
With the evolution of technology (especially in 2023), automation is all around us. We are partially right. Let’s explain why. Automation has a place, but also why we believe there will always be a human element – at least for the foreseeable future. “The global automation as a service market is expected to grow from…
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Why You Should Be Automating Quality Assurance with AI
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 intelligence (AI) is going to take over…
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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 …