With all the attention paid to the costs of labor in the call center, it's easy to understand why agents get all the attention. Agent salaries make up the lion's share of the ongoing expenses in most ...

With the right workforce management strategies in place, contact centers can optimize their operations and create a better experience for agents and customers. Editor's note: This article was updated ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Business call center budgets are growing by 12 percent per year, salaries are on the rise, and employee turnover is down, according to a Purdue University study. The 1998 Call ...

Outbound call centers can be broadly classified into two distinct types based on the nature of the calls being made. In each classification, the agents are either mostly engaged in campaign management ...

In the past few months, I’ve been using this page to explore my idea that creating “happy customers” — though it may seem simplistic — is the cornerstone of what a call center is supposed to do. And I ...

Call centers have come a long way in the past five years in terms of elevating the role and stature of their operations. One contributing factor is the move to provide certification programs that can ...

Cloud-based call center software costs $20-$200+ per user monthly. Key features include call blending, CRM integration, IVR systems, and 24/7 support.

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Analyzing the performance of your call center can allow you ...

Nina Kawalek, President and CEO of the Resource Center for Customer Service Professionals (RCCSP), has just announced the schedule for training throughout the Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) ...