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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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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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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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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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Customer Experience Score with Brian Jeppesen
Brian Jeppesen, Director of Contact Center Operations at Landry’s, has over 30 years of contact center industry experience. Today he is sharing that experience with you. We’re focusing on the customer experience and the return on experience. 1. Return on experience – How easy do we make it for our customers to do business with…
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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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Leadership & KPIs with Clayton Drotsky
Clayton Drotsky joins us on the latest episode of the Contact Center KPI podcast! With 18 years of contact center leadership experience, Clayton takes a different approach in today’s episode. We’re discussing the big picture and how leaders should approach KPIs! 1. KPIs are usually decided on at the higher levels and then are communicated…
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QA Feedback Form Template
A QA feedback form is simply a list of questions that helps you evaluate whether or not your agents are following their scripts, being professional, and representing your company correctly. While there are a variety of forms you can use, our customers have seen the most success with these three (plus or minus some of…
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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.…