Knowledge Rocks – Knowledge is Power

In primary school, you tapped into a wealth of knowledge that you’re still able to instantly and effortlessly access. Two times two equals four. The Roman invasion. Magna Carta. The Industrial Revolution. This is essential, schoolhouse knowledge management. In your contact centre, knowledge management (KM) is instant gratification for customers along their journey. KM is …

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7 Trainable Soft Skills for Outstanding Agents

It’s Saturday morning, and your customer has an issue. They pick up the remote—er, phone—and dial the number to your support line, expecting instant gratification. There’s only one problem: Your customer might not get connected with the agent they expect. Will they be a knowledgeable one? Will they be understanding and empathetic? Or will they …

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The Ultimate CX Agent Guide: How to be the ‘Employer of Choice’ and not an Internet Meme

Customers embraced technology to manage all aspects of daily life and set off a digital disruption that forever changed how businesses interact with them. To meet new customer expectations, businesses adopted hybrid models that emphasise connecting with customers in digital channels and face-to-face. Not only do customers want you to be as digitally fluent as …

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The Inner Circle Guide to Agent Engagement & Empowerment

Engagement is about giving agents the environment, culture and systems to reach their potential, encouraging them to care about their customers and ultimately, the aims of the organisation in which they work. Empowerment implies trust in these agents, and an acceptance that some of the tight control that has been a feature of traditional contact …

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2022 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report

The 2022 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report, now in its fourth annual iteration, finds that organizations are still moving too slowly toward full protection of their operational technology (OT) assets. Based on a global survey of more than 500 operational technology (OT) security professionals, this year’s report finds that while OT security has …

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