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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Train New Agents in Just 30 Days
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Workforce Planning: 20 Fundamental Rules
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Understanding Speech Analytics
What Does the Future Hold for Customer Service?
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10 Expert Tips for Employee Engagement
The Latest Trend: Dogs in the Contact Centre
Trend Spotting: What’s Going on in Contact Centres Right Now?
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10 Quick Fixes to Deal With Increased Call Volumes (Updated!)
13 Predictions for the Future of CRM Systems
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6 Key Steps to Deliver a Measurable Improvement in Contact Centre Performance
Being Super-Busy: The Modern Excuse for Not Coaching Staff
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The Top 10 Most Important Customer Service Skills
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The 5 Things Agents REALLY Want From Schedules
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The Best Ways to Deal With Last-Minute Time-Off Requests
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Top 10 Contact Centre Software and Technology
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What Is Customer Email Management? – With 10 Tips, Software Advice and Mistakes to Avoid
How to Predict Call Abandon Rates Based on Service Level
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21 Ways to Make Your Contact Centre a Nicer Place to Work
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The 10 Pillars of EX (Employee Experience)
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Creating Memorable Customer Experiences With Emotional Intelligence
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How to Build Advisor Confidence
4 Key Objectives to Improve Productivity and Customer Experience
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50 MORE Expert Tips to Improve Contact Centre WFM
10 Best Practices to Improve Customer Service Live Chat