Articles - Employee Experience (EX)

A great employee experience (EX) is the foundation of a successful contact centre. This hub of expert insights, research, and practical strategies explores how to design a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and motivated to perform at their best. Learn how to improve communication, recognition, and wellbeing while removing barriers that create frustration or disengagement. The content also highlights how a positive employee experience directly impacts customer satisfaction, productivity, and retention, helping you build a culture where people and performance thrive together.

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The Real Reasons You’re Failing to Tackle Lateness
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How to Turn Errors Into Learning Opportunities
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Communication Pitfalls Every Contact Centre Manager Should Avoid
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Are Non-Scheduled Agents the Answer to Seasonal Peaks?
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Strike the Right Balance Between Human and AI Coaching
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How to Use Stretch Targets Well in QA
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Is Hanging Up on Screaming Customers Backfiring on You?
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How to Keep Agents on Side When You Change Their Shift Patterns
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Don’t Let Tech Adoption Be an Afterthought
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Where Self-Service Scheduling Tools Have the Biggest Impact
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How Worcester Bosch Keep Their NPS Above 80
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‘Digital Readiness Lead’ Supports Agents Through Intense Change
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How a “Time Out” AUX Code Builds Resilience
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Features for Successful Self-Service Scheduling
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The Rise of Agent-Led Scheduling
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5 Features of Effective Self-Service Scheduling
Keep Agent Knowledge Up to Date – Without Overwhelming Them
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Top Tips for Handling Bot-Initiated Calls
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Maximize Your Next QA Calibration Session
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The Secrets to Scheduling Multiskilled Agents
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Do Bigger Contact Centre Budgets Create Lazier Thinking?
Are Tighter Budgets Compromising Agent Wellbeing?
Are Tighter Budgets Compromising Agent Wellbeing?
Award-Winning Tips from Citizens Advice
Award-Winning Tips From Citizens Advice
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How to Repair Your Broken Contact Centre Processes