There are a variety of reasons why outsourcing your contact center services is a smart strategic decision, but the one that stands out the most is the way agents at a highly respected contact center communicate with customers and improve the customer service experience. This is extremely important given consumers’ constantly changing needs in today’s…
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…
DetailsAre there lessons to be learned by looking back at previous recessions? The Great Recession of 2008 is getting plenty of attention now as economists predict a recession in the near future. One thing that doesn’t change, in good times or bad, is that consumers expect great customer service, which is something you can offer…
DetailsWhen peak season arrives, it seems that, no matter how prepared you are, something comes up to remind you that you didn’t plan for everything. Customer service departments often struggle the most during busy times, scrambling to hire qualified individuals and get them trained in time to field an influx of calls. Unfortunately, this task…
DetailsYou’ve made the decision to outsource your customer service needs. What’s the next step? Do you look for a partner or a vendor? Do they need to be domestic, nearshore or offshore? Does it matter how much the customer service provider can scale to your needs? There are plenty of inquiries to make as you…
DetailsWhen customer service representatives leave their posts in droves, companies lose money and customers get less-than-optimal service. Unfortunately, the customer service industry is notorious for its turnover rate. Nailing down the reasons for such high employee attrition is difficult, as every company’s experience can differ, but one of the common themes is that employees are…
DetailsQuality customer service has always been important for your company, but it is increasingly critical to the success of your business. Without a focus on delivering personalized customer service in today’s business climate, you’re going to fall short of meeting consumer expectations. Consumers haven’t become fickle; they just won’t remain loyal to brands that don’t…
DetailsPrice is still important to consumers, but it’s not the only thing they consider before making a purchase. What drives brand loyalty today is largely related to customer service. When you outsource to a trusted contact center, you can improve your relationships with customers and get ahead of the competition. According to the report “The…
DetailsIt’s time to rethink your approach to customer service. Recent marketing surveys have revealed a sea of change in consumers, the bulk of whom say a single bad experience with a brand will send them packing. That’s why outsourcing your customer service to a trusted contact center makes so much sense right now. The pandemic…
Details“Loyalty” and “customer retention” are often found in the same sentence. Why? Because without having loyalty to a brand, consumers simply don’t stick around for more than one purchase. Does a one-time purchase mean the product was bad? Maybe. But more often than not, it was the customer experience that lacked. Quality customer care means…
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