The foundation of a successful business relies on its customers. Simply coasting through without hearing feedback from them will most likely lead to misfortunes financially. Any business that suffers in that regard probably won’t be around for too long. Customer service feedback is important to any business. It helps build the company and improves customer…
It’s only natural for humans to want to feel understood and heard, especially with the chaos and anxiety permeating the atmosphere these days. In order to successfully validate a customer’s wants and needs, empathy is a must. Agents with strong empathic abilities are overall better at creating long-term customer relationships. Of course, this is easier…
Words are important. Keywords and phrases are how we show that we are listening and that we want to help, especially those rooted in empathy. Saying the right phrase or words to a customer shows you are empathetic to the customer’s needs. In addition, saying the right words also can soothe an angry customer and…
Customer experience is more than a trendy buzzword these days – it’s a customer service necessity.
A live chat system gives customers direct access to help and service, wherever they are. Another bonus: Customers can multitask while waiting for an agent’s response. The same can be said for live chat agents, who can search and gather supporting information during a responsive live chat session with a customer without having to put…
Contact centers consist of more than agents and managers. A highly-effective contact centers are finely-tuned teams that are comprised of networks of managers, team leaders, and quality analysts.
With remote work likely here to stay, you may need ideas on how to boost agent engagement and the virtual work experience of your employees.Â
Contact center BPOs consistently face high agent attrition rates, which can cost a host of problems, from productivity to customer service to financial related issues. According to a recent ContactBabel study, agent attrition in the BPO industry is around 49%, more than double the rate for all occupations in the U.S.
Remote customer service is not just a growing trend in the workplace today — like many jobs, these roles are becoming permanent. More companies are allowing employees to work from home or hiring workers from all around the world to work on the same digital team. If you’re considering testing the waters, it may sound…
Agents who work from home present different benefits and challenges for call centers. Workers who are physically in the call center have the opportunity to learn from walking around the center or listening in on a neighbor. Remote agents can miss out on this opportunity and experience.
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How Is AI Shaping the Customer Services Industry?
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