Customer service doesn’t only extend to active customers but also to the inactive ones. Here’s how dormant customer re-engagement is done. In any business, retaining customers is just as crucial as acquiring new ones. One challenge many businesses face is re-engaging dormant customers or those who have disengaged with the brand for various reasons. Today, […]
The search for cost-efficient business solutions will continue to drive the growth of business process outsourcing (BPO) in the next six years. Real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield’s Where in the World 2016 report stated that the global BPO sector is expected to grow by 6% annually. This is proof that entrepreneurs still consider third-party […]
Working as a customer support rep may seem like an unglamorous way to make a living. This job is often dismissed, though wrongly so, as dull and repetitive. Worse, even call center managers make the mistake of looking at customer service jobs this way. Thus, encouraging creativity among frontline agents is often at the bottom […]
Chatbots have come a long way since their invention in the 1960s. One of the first bot-operated programs was called ELIZA, considered a primitive form of artificial intelligence (AI). It was designed by MIT computer scientist Joseph Weizenbaum to simulate conversations. Unsurprisingly, its biggest weakness was that it lacked the ability to contextualize a message.
Year after year, the customer support landscape is changing alongside the formation of new tech trends and innovative ideas. Let’s look at five of the most significant, research-based insights we discovered this 2016. Every industry out there is saturated with fast-growing firms vying for global dominance. So in addition to launching impressive products, businesses are […]
As consumers become more selective about the brands they trust, it’s clear that organizations must promote transparency in order to build customer loyalty. Appealing ads and catchy slogans are no longer enough to capture people’s attention. As consumers now have instant access to all kinds of information via the web, their buying motivations are also […]
If you’re having a hard time filling vacant positions within your organization, it may be time to refine and improve your employer brand. The term “employer brand” is a relatively new one. It was first defined in the Journal of Brand Management in 1996 to refer to an organization’s reputation as an employer, and not […]
Tourism businesses interact with diverse customers, which is why a partnership with multilingual call centers is important for them. Multilingual call centers have become the reliable partner for tourism businesses striving to reach new heights. In this blog, we’ll delve into the multifaceted realm of customer service, exploring how the strategic deployment of multilingual call […]
Culturally diverse teams present a great advantage to call centers everywhere. Learn more about these benefits here. Cultural diversity plays a significant role in shaping the success of businesses. Call centers, as hubs of customer service and communication, are no exception. Building culturally diverse teams within call centers is not only a moral imperative but […]
Although you must prize the connections you’ve built over the years, there comes a time when you have to free yourself from unproductive partnerships. Cutting ties with a customer service provider is never easy. Chances are you’ve already devoted a lot of time, money, and effort into nurturing your relationship with them, and replicating all […]
