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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How to Calculate Staffing in a Contact Centre
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What is Call Centre Shrinkage and How to Calculate It?
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UK Phonetic Alphabet – Free Download
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The Top 10 Acknowledgement Statements for Customer Service
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The Top 10 Call-Closing Statement Examples
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100 Complimentary Words and Phrases to Use in Customer Service
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Contact Centre Dashboard Excel Template – FREE Download
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Empathy Statements for Customer Service With Examples
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21 Ways to Say “I’m Sorry” and Apologize to a Customer for Bad Service
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How to Calculate Occupancy in the Contact Centre
Quick Wins to Improve Your C-Sat Scores
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20 Sneaky Tricks That Call Centre Agents Use to Avoid Calls
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What is Attrition Rate and How to Calculate It
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32 Tips for Reducing Average Handling Time (AHT)
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10 Catchy Greeting Examples for Customer Service
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15 Ways to Build Rapport With Customers
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27 Positive Statements to Use In Difficult Situations
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How do I Calculate… Schedule Adherence?
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Positive Language for Customer Service Conversations – With Examples
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Effective Ways to Unlock Agent Productivity
Replace negative Words With Positive Words
Negative VS Positive Words in Customer Service – With Examples
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Contact Centre Predictions for 2025
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“I’d Like to Speak to a Manager” – 7 Ways to Deal With Difficult Customers
TED Questions for Customer Service
15 TED Questions for Customer Service – With Examples