Tag: customer service

Forging a successful social media customer service strategy is essential for building lasting customer relationships and thriving in the competitive online landscape. Social media transcends mere marketing; it has become a cornerstone of modern customer service. With millions of users sharing their experiences and seeking assistance on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, your brand’s […]

Recruitment 101: Attracting High-Performing Call Center Agents Call center leaders want only the best talents for their team, but the best talents are also looking for the best experiences from their prospective workplace. But who are these high-performing call center agents? And what can you do to ensure your call center partner can attract them […]

As more consumers turn to online channels, businesses are expected to provide accessible, multilingual call center support for their international customers. Businesses must also keep an eye on the economic shifts pointing towards globalization and regionalization, both of which can widen audience reach. Multilingual outsourcing puts bridging the language gap at the forefront. The broadening […]

The road to a thriving global business is paved with challenges that can whittle down entrepreneurs’ motivation and test customer trust. And in an industry dominated by legacy brands, even having an innovative product will only get you so far. Open Access BPO’s case study, Building a Non-voice Solution to Propel a Telecom Disruptor, highlights […]

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 […]

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 […]

This 2018, what should your customer support strategy look like? To keep customers happy and stay competitive, businesses should be able to embrace market innovations and new trends. That’s why every new year is always a good time to update the brand’s strategies and ensure that everything addresses your customers’ evolving needs. If you’re revamping […]

We all know that what triggered the digital revolution is the smartphone. Starting out as a game-changing, all-in-one tech, this device quickly became an omnipresent gadget that has taken root in people’s pockets. This digital movement is so impactful that it’s reshaping consumers’ behaviors. Everyone’s glued to their phones, expecting brands to be accessible across […]

In this age when markets are teeming with equally brilliant products, the question is no longer “Who does it better?” but “Who delivers it better?” A few years back, the consumer spotlight was on the brands that created the best innovations. Impressive products were what made customers happy. Take Apple for example. Everybody was surprised […]

In the world of fast-paced communication and instant gratification, text messaging should’ve been passe by now. But SMS isn’t dead yet, and it still holds potential for customer service and for small and medium businesses (SMBs). In this month, 25 years ago, the first-ever text message was sent by then-developer Neil Papworth to Vodafone director […]