Many businesses are based on providing a service that focuses on one specific need. For example, Nike creates quality athletic wear and Ray Ban produces specialty eyewear. Unless your business model centers on offering quality customer service, is it best to have this important part of your company in-house? Hiring for roles unrelated to your…
DetailsCan customer service really be part of a marketing strategy? In some ways, it always has been, as the goal of customer service is to keep your customers coming back. While some marketing ploys are built around attracting customers, customer service is critical in retaining customers. Why? Because customers who are treated with excellent service…
DetailsThere are many advantages to outsourcing your customer support. A key benefit of outsourcing is that professional contact centers are skilled in knowing what qualities to look for in an agent. Far too often, in-house customer service departments, plagued with staffing shortages, hire people who aren’t a good fit for customer service. This often leads…
DetailsWith so many advancements in technology related to artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processes, is there really any need for the human touch in customer service? While AI and machine learning have their place, nothing rivals the effectiveness of human interaction in building customer relationships. There are many studies about consumer preferences to warrant looking…
DetailsThe demand for quality customer care is growing, which is why so many companies in a vast array of industries have chosen to outsource their customer service. At Protel BPO, the evidence is clear – our clients are strengthening their customer relationships by partnering with us. We believe every client’s experience should be a great…
DetailsSo you’ve made the decision to outsource your customer service needs to a professional company. Do you know how to find the best contact center to meet your unique needs? There are several factors to consider as you narrow down your search. Flexibility Flexibility can apply in a couple of very important areas. First, you’re…
DetailsYou likely are aware that the majority of consumers who have a bad customer experience will move on to another brand. Going one step further, some of these people are eager to let others know about the negative experience they had through highly public platforms like social media. To ensure this doesn’t happen again, companies…
DetailsThe past two years have changed the dynamics of the workforce in many ways. Perhaps one of the most challenging is the inability to find the needed employees for your organization to run well. Staffing shortages remain in many industries, including customer service. Has your organization suffered as a result? It might be time to…
DetailsExcellence is something that all top-performing companies accept as integral in the strategy for keeping up with and potentially surpassing their competition. It is key for operational excellence to be ingrained in the company culture, particularly at contact centers where the importance of providing quality customer care has never been more important. Lowering Attrition Rates…
DetailsQuality interactions between customer service agents and the consumer don’t happen by chance. It takes an intensive training program and the right work atmosphere for an employee to gain the tools they need to provide valuable service. Outsourcing these services to a high-quality contact center is one of the best ways to achieve better customer…
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