Call Center Trends for 2024: What to Expect

Call centers are undergoing a massive transformation thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies. At least 90% of call centers have migrated to remote or hybrid workplace models since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. Many companies are investing in new and advanced call center technologies that allow them to provide […]

What Is Virtual Queuing in a Call Center?

“Thank you for calling us. Your call is important to us. You will be connected to an agent shortly (brief tone). All our agents are currently busy. Please continue to hold, and your call will be connected to the next available agent as soon as possible.” You must have heard this recorded message multiple times […]

Common Call Center Problems and Their Solutions

Call centers are the front line of customer service. They are critical in ensuring customer satisfaction, building brand loyalty, and driving revenue growth. However, no call center is perfect. Call centers face many challenges that can impact their ability to provide quality customer service. This may increase operation costs, agent absenteeism, and a high turnover […]

Humanizing Customer Experience Amid AI Craze

Are you more likely to purchase from a business that hears you out and efficiently directs you to the correct department or one that needs you to navigate through endless automated menus? Statistics show that customer service requests increase by 14% in volume yearly. On the same note, consumers report that the treatment they receive […]

When Is It OK to Hang Up On a Customer?

Are you a call center agent or manager? If so, you understand how tough it can be handling complaints or talking to angry customers. It takes patience and training to work through these difficult situations. But some customers are rude and insensitive. Dealing with them will automatically leave you with one question on your mind: […]