To consumers, technical support agents play the role of digital first responders, saving the day when users encounter tricky technical problems on the device or software they’re using. We’ve all become so reliant on technology that this role has become nothing short of crucial. Glitches on the software we use at work or confusing settings […]

Building an expert team of customer service representatives can be challenging for any call center recruiter. Yes, you’ll get plenty of applicants, but finding the right people won’t be as easy, especially for programs requiring specific skills, experiences, and cultural proficiencies. Some of the top challenges companies face when they hire customer support representatives include: […]

Multiculturalism is an indelible part of Open Access BPO’s daily operations. Our global offices in the Philippines, China, Taiwan, and the US house multilingual talents from different backgrounds. We embrace diversity and commit to empowering our employees, regardless of religion, culture, age, abilities and disabilities, and gender identity. Whether it’s on Pride month or not, […]

In less than a month, millions of Thanksgiving turkeys will grace banquets and signal the much-awaited Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping bonanzas. With price slashes often too good to resist, bargain hunters are expected to flood every brick-and-mortar store and e-commerce business’ website. People will also be reaching out to brands’ customer service channels […]

Call centers in the Philippines understand the importance of employee enrichment initiatives in keeping employees happy, fulfilled, and motivated. As such, many of them establish training programs to help employees develop and enrich their skills to boost their confidence and progress in their chosen career paths. Multilingual call center Open Access BPO recently launched its […]

Once, during a meeting, my colleagues got into a heated discussion, not because they were on opposing sides, but because they misconstrued the tone each other used. Emotions inevitably rose, and an argument exploded—one that could’ve been avoided had both parties used friendlier tones. Customer service is often an incubator for these situations. As any […]

This June, LGBTQIA+ communities all over the world are celebrating Pride Month. Amid Pride celebrations, Open Access BPO expresses and extends full support to its very own LGBTQIA+ members.

Improving the quality of work life your call center agents experience can help enhance the customer experience. How often do you ask your employees how they’re doing? Aside from the typical stress that call center agents face, how difficult is it for them to execute their tasks? Have you ever asked them how they feel […]

How do you know if your call center is a toxic workplace? There are many factors that can cause employee turnovers in the contact center. Sometimes it’s because the employees feel that there’s a lack of career advancement, or they think that the job’s monotonous. Maybe they’ve become incredibly stressed from the intense pressure of […]

Your agents’ experience matters just as much as customers’ happiness. Every contact center’s goal is to deliver an effortless consumer experience. In an ideal world, that means brief (or none at all) on-hold times, quick calls, full issue resolution, and effective customer service reps. But if agents are struggling because of disorganized internal processes, then […]