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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21 Ways to Say “I’m Sorry” and Apologize to a Customer for Bad Service
What to Look for When Buying a Dialler
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Top CCaaS Vendors for 2024
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What is Attrition Rate and How to Calculate It
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Workforce Management vs Workforce Optimization – What’s the Difference?
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17 Signs Your Contact Centre Technology Is Ageing Badly
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Ventana 2023 Buyers Guide for Contact Centre Suites Released
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The Top Workforce Management WFM Solutions for 2023
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What to Include in a Business Case for New Technology
2023 Magic Quadrant for Contact Centre as a Service ( CCaaS)
Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS 2023
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How to Measure Chatbot Performance
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25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points
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14 Best Practices to Streamline Your Incoming Customer Queries
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Why It’s Time to Focus on Burn-In – Instead of Burn-Out
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35 Surefire Ways to Demotivate Your Best Agents
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The Top 10 Call-Closing Statement Examples
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21 Things We Heard at the AA Contact Centre in Cheadle
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How to Keep Morale Up in a Short-Staffed Contact Centre
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Using ChatGPT in Customer Service
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What is Call Centre Shrinkage and How to Calculate It?
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An Introduction to… Contact Centre Analytics
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The Top Scheduling Challenges and How to Fix Them
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Ways to Make Working in a Contact Centre Fun
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15 Ways to Build Rapport With Customers