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From staffing to CRM integration, here’s how to run a high-performing call center that drives real business outcomes. Call center management is the backbone of effective customer service operations.

As anyone who has ever had a question about a product they bought or are considering buying knows, call centers are critical for customer satisfaction. Customer support agents help connect people with ...

CHICAGO — Contact centers are becoming increasingly distributed as companies move away from building vast phone rooms in favor of smaller remote offices and home-based agents. To streamline management ...

The busy season can make or break a call center. Call volumes spike, schedules tighten, and every interaction is important. In the trades industry—where HVAC, plumbing, and electrical calls require ...

Call center automation uses AI to streamline customer service. Discover how it works, explore tools, and gain expert tips to enhance customer experience. Automating complex processes and repetitive ...

Maximizing agent productivity and managing agent availability can be a challenge with Work-At-Home Agents (WAHA). Is the work-at-home agent dispostioning the call correctly? How do they absorb best ...

Smart businesses recognize the value of outsourcing, as this can lead to huge cost reductions. Some lack the internal resources to meet customer expectations, while others can no longer handle the ...

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 ...