We all can quickly recall examples of when we’ve received gold-star service — and at the opposite end of the spectrum — when service has been disappointing. For example, think of how an amazing restaurant experience combines well-prepared, tasty food with promptness, friendliness, and food-oriented knowledge. Then think of an example when you’ve been stuck…
The right WFM tools can mean the difference between a business that flourishes and one that flounders. While it may sound like a bold claim, the truth is the benefits of workforce management are big, and they have far-reaching effects—not only inside contact centers, but throughout organizations and straight to the bottom line. That’s because,…
Let’s face it. Spreadsheets were made to manage numbers, not people. For scheduling and managing the complexities of a high-demand agent workforce, spreadsheets do not cut it. In fact, they can be a detriment to the effective operations of your contact center. If you’re struggling with forecasting, scheduling, and monitoring your workforce in real-time, you’re…
Are your customer service representatives (CSRs) cross-selling and upselling relevant products and services to your customers? If they aren’t, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to offer a better customer experience and generate extra revenue. As more contact centers explore implementing cross-selling and upselling, they’re finding very little information on how to do it…
As a quality assurance specialist in customer service, you play a crucial role in your contact center’s success. You have the power to improve customer experiences as part of an ongoing quality assurance program. Without your expertise, the management team may not understand where agents are struggling and they may face challenges in achieving excellent…
Reporting is a key part of a transformative quality assurance program. Effective QA reports empower you with different types of data in a fast, user-friendly format. You can view changes in performance, progression of your employees, and overall impact of quality assurance on your team without having to scour pages of complex information yourself. Reviewing…
Preparation is key for effective quality assurance calibration. If you just drop your QA analysts in at the deep end and expect them to transform your customer service within a matter of days, you won’t see the results you’re hoping for.
Quality assurance has the power to transform your call center’s performance and maximize customer satisfaction, but how?
Customer service agents have a tough job. As they’re representing a business or organization, they have to remain professional, courteous and respectful. This in itself can prove hard when a difficult customer is bombarding them with criticism or even abusive language.
Research shows Americans are more discerning about the quality of their customer experience than ever, with 89 percent admitting to switching to a different brand after being treated poorly.
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