A significant number of businesses are focusing on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace. Government call centers are among these businesses. Many members of the workforce continue to be marginalized because of race, gender, socioeconomic status, disabilities, or lifestyle. These concerns have become even more visible during the coronavirus pandemic. Diversity,… Read More »
Customer data management streamlines how your call center’s information is gathered, stored, protected, and used. Effective management enhances customer satisfaction and complies with all laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, and storage of personal information. Your call center likely has many technology applications that leverage caller data. These data sources are used to drive… Read More »
There are signs of economic recovery all over the United States. Cities and states are easing restrictions as more people get COVID vaccinations. Businesses are reopening. Retail sales are strong. Customers are spending. Yet, there is a visible shortage of call center workers. A growing number of company leaders are reporting a significant need to… Read More »
The primary goal of your call center is to provide exceptional customer service. Whether focused on inbound calls, outbound calls, SMS, chat, email, or social interactions, your call center requires a variety of technologies to operate. The ones you choose help your employees more effectively use their time. The more efficiently they provide service, the… Read More »
Odds are your call center has a well-developed training program and agents who demonstrate high standards. Even so, there always is room to improve performance. Because your agents are human, they sometimes make mistakes. This can impact your company’s reputation and bottom line. As a result, you should pay close attention to the most common… Read More »
Call center customer demands continue to increase in the digital age. Customers expect exceptional service when they call your agents. It is your job to help your call center agents find the tools they need to retain your customers. Strengthening the manner in which your customers are served can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. … Read More »
Your job postings set the stage for candidates’ initial perceptions of your call center. Those first impressions wield incredible power in drawing top-tier candidates to your doorstep. However, creating impactful call center job descriptions can sometimes be challenging. This guide will equip you with insights into shaping job ads that seamlessly inform, captivate, and motivate.… Read More »
Every company, no matter how big or small, strives to have a high employee retention rate. Having a high retention rate positively affects your bottom line by saving the time, money, and resources that it takes to train a new hire. Your onboarding process plays a critical role in whether employees stay with your company… Read More »
It’s no secret that call centers often suffer from high turnover. But, today we’re seeing tighter call center budgets and harder to find talent exacerbate this problem. Once you’ve made great hires, it’s imperative that you figure out how to keep them. The cost to replace a single employee can be up to 75% of… Read More »
Burnout can happen to even your best call center employees. It comes as no surprise that call centers are inherently vulnerable to burnout. Your agents have to juggle high call volumes and angry customers. Let’s face it; consumers do not call to talk about how good the product or service is. This combination makes for… Read More »