What Do Contact Center Agents Really Expect?
Sure, big hiring bonuses are alluring, fair and reliable paychecks are a necessity as is a safe work environment, but what else are. contact center agents really looking for from their employer? In an industry where high churn rates severely affect service delivery, negatively impact the overall customer experience, and can kill the P&L, it is imperative to […]
Why American English Fluency Matters in the Call Center
Have you ever called into a customer service line and known you were talking to someone 3,000 miles away? That distance is about more than physical separation; it can mean an inability to connect and to understand each other, and in customer experience that can be detrimental to customer satisfaction. For most contact center environments, […]
Best Practices for Benchmarking the Contact Center
When partnering with a contact center provider, accountability and performance tracking are key to a successful, long-term relationship. The Office Gurus, a premier global call and contact center provider, serves as a resource for this planning. As the below article outlines, it is essential to understand industry metrics and properly benchmark key performance indicators (KPIs) […]
3 Reasons to Work with a PCI Compliant Call Center
In 2006, the five major payment processors developed an industry-wide standard. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PSI-DSS) is a voluntary system guided by 12 tenants designed to incorporate both high technology and common sense into best practices. If your business handles payment transactions over the phone, working with a PCI compliant call center […]
Contact Center vs. Call Center: What Is the Difference?
Although the terms ‘contact center’ and ‘call center’ seem synonymous, there are some key differences between the two. A contact center is a hub for managing customer communications and customer service across multiple channels, including phone, email, live chat and social media. Customer-facing teams use a contact center software as a single platform through which […]
How Customer Service Agents Can Successfully Up-Sell and Cross-Sell
Your internet is down. After being on hold for 20 minutes waiting for someone to answer the phone, you spend another 45 minutes going back and forth with the agent to resolve the problem. Just as you are about to end the call the agent asks, “Do you want to upgrade to our Business 40 […]
How to Enhance Your Team’s Customer Service Department
Your company’s success is often determined by how well you provide customer service. Have you ever had such a negative customer service experience with a brand that it stopped you from shopping with them again? If so, you’re not alone. A whopping 96% of consumers say customer service is important when deciding loyalty to a brand, while […]
The Benefits of Outsourcing Call Center Services
Outsourcing call center services can be a game-changer for businesses looking to improve customer experience while managing costs efficiently. Here’s why more companies are turning to external providers for their call center needs: 1. Cost Savings Outsourcing eliminates the need for significant investments in infrastructure, technology, and staffing. This allows businesses to allocate their budget […]
You’ve Decided to Outsource, Now What?
As you begin your search and start having conversations with potential partners, REMEMBER it’s important the call center you choose is compatible with your business, has the resources available to handle your anticipated call volume, and has strong managerial experience. Whether on a site visit or via phone, try to “S.T.I.C.” to this plan when speaking to […]
Corporate Social Responsibility – Our Partnership with Movimiento Amarillo
We passionately believe in improving the communities where we operate through our social responsibility program – TOGether. Our Gurus in El Salvador recently reinforced their commitment towards supporting children with cancer through sponsorships and donations by partnering with Movimiento Amarillo (Yellow Movement in Spanish), a program by Ayúdame A Vivir (Help Me Live), a non-profit […]