Can you protect your customers data from ransomware? In the first quarter of 2015, ransomware was found to re-emerge, stronger than before. McAfee Labs saw a 165% rise in “data kidnapping” threats last year, and hackers were using a different technique to make it harder for their victims to regain access to their servers.
Scripts may be effective in steering conversations in the right direction, but they rarely work for communicating empathy. Empathy, long been regarded as an essential component of successful customer support, makes interactions more meaningful. Taking it out of the equation is like punching a gaping hole right through otherwise productive dialogs. Without it, brands are […]
Grooming frontline employees to become call center leaders ensures positive interactions with customers. Here’s how it is done. Frontline employees form the bedrock of customer interactions. They are the first point of contact, the voice that addresses concerns, and the problem-solvers who navigate challenging situations. However, many organizations are realizing that frontline employees have the […]
If you’re planning to ink multiple outsourcing deals, be sure you can multitask. Multisourcing became popular as an attempt to guard against the risks of relying on just one major provider. By signing smaller deals with multiple outsourcing companies, businesses obtain expertise from various sources. At the same time, the selected providers aren t burdened […]
Call center resignations negatively affect employees who work hard to keep up with demand. Luckily, there are ways around this setback. Employee turnover is a reality that call centers often face. Call center resignations can disrupt operations, lead to loss of knowledge, and affect overall morale. However, with effective resignation handling strategies, you can mitigate […]
Outbound call center services allow brands to reach customers in a more proactive way. A quick glimpse at call centers today would tell us that they re leaning more toward inbound than outbound services. Outbound’s close links with telemarketing seems to have given it a “dirty” reputation, especially now that brands can easily take their […]
As tools for customer self-service, visual aids help customers easily follow instructions and fully understand a product’s features. Customer self-service is rapidly becoming the new norm. With this feature, you re not only providing people an option, but you re also allowing them to make decisions independently. In other words, it empowers consumers by letting […]
Everybody knows how effective social media customer service is. But not everyone knows how to maximize its use. Virtually every company recognizes the need to have a presence on social media. However, while many are active on these platforms, a significant number fail to fully capitalize on their immense potential. These days, it’s impossible to […]
Your customers are changing, but are you? A large part of a brand’s customer service success rests in the hands of its frontline employees. Customers form impressions of brands based on how they were treated by their representatives. One instance of poor service can dissuade them from trusting your brand or giving you another chance. […]