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Building contact centres of choice: Creating rewarding, balanced and fulfilling workplaces for all
17 days ago by Daniel StackIn today’s dynamic work environment, contact centre (CC) agents are seeking more than just a monthly wage. They want work that aligns with their lifestyles, provides growth opportunities and respects their personal needs and values. As CCs grapple with high attrition rates and a competitive job market, creating a workplace that meets these demands is not just beneficial but ...
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How to nail a contact centre interview: Your ultimate guide
25 days ago by Daniel StackWhen people panic about a product or service, contact centre staff are often among the first to deal with it. It’s no secret that a customer’s interaction with a company directly influences their sense of trust and loyalty – and great contact centre staff can help companies stand out!These roles offer valuable customer service experience, but they also provide opportunities ...
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Retain, engage, succeed: Decoding attrition in contact centres
about 1 month ago by Daniel StackThe UK’s talent shortage, which has persisted for many years, has been aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world of work continues to evolve post-pandemic, the dynamic between employers and employees has changed significantly. Workers now hold more power, and when their needs are not met, they are quick to leave. This trend is especially impactful for industries with...
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Unveiling the hidden potential of contact centres
3 months ago by Daniel StackThe field is ripe with potential yet often cloaked in myth. Julia Morgan, Sales Director at Brook Street brings a fresh perspective to this discussion highlighting the hidden potential of contact centres.Julia shares insights into today’s contact centre industry and how the battle for talent is fierce with industries like hospitality measuring up as tempting alternatives. S...
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Overcoming employee attrition in the UK contact centre industry
4 months ago by Daniel StackThe conventional image of contact centre agents as merely order-takers or complaint-handlers is steadily dissipating. Contact centres have evolved into sophisticated, data-driven hubs that power some of the globe’s most thriving enterprises. Consequently, a plethora of diverse and engaging roles now abound within these centres, including frontline positions that directly en...
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Webinar: Peering into the future: Forecasting 2024 for contact centre recruitment
5 months ago by Daniel StackIn the ever-changing world of recruitment, staying abreast of the latest trends and innovations is a key driver of success, particularly in the contact centre industry. This is the perfect opportunity to get a crystal-clear vision of the evolution of contact centre recruitment in 2024. This roundtable provides a roadmap and insights into the emerging trends and challenges t...
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Contact Centre Stress Syndrome – what is it and how can you cope with it?
8 months ago by Daniel StackContact centres often present a high-pressure work environment and contact agents are frequently subject to acute levels of stress. Recently recognised as a real crisis, Contact Centre Stress Syndrome presents a fast-growing, job-related problem that can significantly impact employees’ mental and physical health.It’s not a fad, a meaningless complaint or just a passing issu...
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Six benefits of working in a contact centre
10 months ago by Daniel StackAre you looking for a rewarding career path? Contact centre jobs offer a plethora of benefits, from developing transferrable skills to flexible working. In this blog, we’ll explore six advantages of working in a contact centre and how you can get started with your successful career.No experience required: One of the common issues with finding a job, especially for school lea...
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Trends in Contact Centres and Customer Support
about 1 year ago by Daniel StackCustomer Service operations are now forced to pivot to completely new ways of working. Advances in technology, rising customer expectations, and new-found employee empowerment are placing fresh and demanding challenges on the contact centre and customer service industry. Even as 81% of consumer respondents say they would sooner deal with a human agent instead of an automate...