Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, author & keynote speaker. Oh, what a difference a year makes. I recently traveled to ...

Proven tools matter. Contact center technology succeeds when it improves FCR, AHT or CSAT, not when it simply adds more features. Agent support wins. AI and automation deliver when they amplify agents ...

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.

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The combination of automated call systems and endless hold Muzak is downright enraging. Few things are more frustrating than having to explain your problem to multiple people and finding that none of ...

Call center quality monitoring elevates the customer experience. Discover when to use real-time vs post-call methods for top-notch service. Consistent, high-quality customer service is a key element ...

MacTank, a network of Macintosh experts founded in 1999, provides outsourced tech support for Mac-OS software companies. Their business depends on connecting customers with the right expert on demand: ...

Companies currently invest a lot of money in target markets to generate potential customers’ interest in products and services. But after they achieve a sale, they often frustrate customers by not ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...