Articles - Editor’s Picks

Our Editor’s Picks page features a hand-selected collection of standout articles from across Call Centre Helper. These pieces have been chosen for their insight, originality, and relevance to the challenges contact centre leaders face today. Explore expert opinions, best practices, and real-world examples covering topics such as customer experience, technology, and people management. Each article offers valuable takeaways to help you improve performance and stay ahead of the latest industry trends.

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New Ways to Boost First Contact Resolution (FCR)
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Where Are Contact Centres REALLY Seeing AI Success?
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CX Leaders Can’t Afford to Stand Still as Agent Roles Evolve
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How Worcester Bosch Keep Their NPS Above 80
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10 Employee-Focused Customer Service Goals
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An Action Plan for Customer Empathy
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Out of Hours Service – Who’s Doing It Best?
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WFM Tools That Are Available
Should Advisors Be Allowed to Eat at Their Desks?
Business People Planning Strategy Around a Desk
5 Contact Centre Improvement Strategies
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Seven Simple Ideas to Bring Some Fun to Your Workplace
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How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
5 Signs Your Agents Don’t Care
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The Top Scheduling Challenges and How to Fix Them
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Our Top Use Cases for AI in Customer Service
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Improve Customer Experience: 5 Strategies That You NEED to Try
10 Top Tips to Improve Email in the Call Centre
12 Top Tips for Intraday Management in the Contact Centre
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25 Things Successful Contact Centres Do
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5 Places to Source Great Customer Feedback
16 Things Your Contact Centre Might Be Getting Wrong
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5 Soft Skills Every Agent Needs Before Taking Their First Call
Are Wallboards Good or Bad?
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How to Deliver Bad News to a Customer – With Examples