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Enhancing Empathy and Engagement in Customer Service
Customer service leaders everywhere are witnessing an undeniable shift: the rise of AI tools and automation. Yet, the core of outstanding customer service remains grounded in empathy, genuine connection, and trust – qualities that only humans can fully deliver at this point. While AI tools bring undeniable efficiencies, it’s the harmonious blend of technology and…
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Outbound Contact Rate with Daniel Foppen
Daniel Foppen, Head of Product & Product Marketing for Convoso, has over 20 years of CX experience and joins the Contact Center KPI podcast to share his predictions about outbound contact rate. While other KPIs matter, contact rate should be a priority according to Daniel. If your contact rate continues to decrease, that means you’re…
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Improving CSAT Scores with Agent Assist & Quality Management Software
Leaders play a vital role in managing customer expectations and satisfaction regardless of whether they talk to them over the phone or not. Whether you’re in financial services, insurance, or home services, the competition is fierce. Customer expectations are higher than ever and achieving exceptional customer satisfaction is no longer just a nice-to-have… it’s a…
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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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Customer Retention & Churn with Eric Sims
Eric Sims, CX cowboy at Leading Edge Connections, joins us on the Contact Center KPI Podcast to discuss the highly requested topic – customer retention and churn. He wanted to take a step back and look at the bigger picture when it came to KPIs and that’s customer retention and churn. 1. Your agent’s happiness…
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Navigating the Future of Customer Experience and Innovation
Innovation generally refers to something new or a change made to an existing product or idea that can improve the overall outcome. When innovation is brought into the customer experience, it should either make it quicker or easier for the customer. Let’s look at call intelligence for example. The ability to have real-time call intelligence…
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Net Promoter Score with John Walter
Our very first episode features John Walter, COO at ZMAXINC and host of the CX, AI, and Outsourcing Podcast. We dive into Net Promoter Score and how this KPI can give companies the insight they need to improve the overall customer journey. If you could only do one thing to improve NPS, John recommends investing…
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8 1/2 Secrets to Solidify Customer Loyalty
Misconceptions around NPS & CSAT and breakdowns of specific customer loyalty winning secrets … This should be a no-brainer. We won’t spend much time on it. Companies with a superior experience bring in almost 6 times more revenue than their competitors that don’t prioritize it. Sounds great, where do I start? We go over that…
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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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The Future of Chatbots is Here
As technology advances, businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve their customer service experience. One of the most recent trends in customer service is the rise of chatbots. They have become popular in many industries, including healthcare, banking, and tech. They help businesses provide quick and efficient customer service without the need for human…
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Transformation of the Conversational Intelligence Industry Over the Last Five Years
And it’s all due to the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Five years ago, the market wasn’t saturated like it is now. If you google “conversational intelligence software”, you’ll see pages and pages of companies now offering a solution. The industry has become more sophisticated, more reliable, and is being used on a daily basis…
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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…