Articles - Empowering Agents

Empowered agents are more confident, motivated, and capable of delivering great service. This collection of expert insights, leadership advice, and practical examples explores how to give contact centre teams the tools, authority, and support they need to make decisions and solve problems effectively. Find out how empowerment improves morale, strengthens trust, and enhances the customer experience. The resources also share techniques for creating a culture of accountability and open communication, where advisors feel valued and trusted to do their best work.

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Why Human-in-the-Loop AI Matters in Customer Service
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How AI Empowers Agents for Better CX
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10 New Ways Tech Is Helping Agents Right Now
Want to Foster Knowledge Sharing Between Your Agents?
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3 Ways AI Can Empower Agents and Reduce Stress
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How to Practice Patience in Customer Service
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Are You Doing Enough to Empower Your Agents?
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New Ways to Empower Agents in 2025
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How to Prepare Agents for Their First Leadership Role
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Are You Falling Into These Customer Service Traps?
Behind the Scenes at Ocado – 21 Simply Soup-erb Ideas We Heard
Behind the Scenes at Ocado – 21 Simply Soup-erb Ideas
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Arm Your Agents in the Battle Against Stress
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Four Ways to Reduce Agent Burnout and Attrition
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Key Signs of Broken Processes (and How to Fix Them)
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How to Help Your Agents Be More Positive
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What Is Employee Empowerment?
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Should We Multi-Skill or Single Skill Our Advisors?
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The Definitive Guide to Improving Agents’ Customer Service Vocabulary
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7 Drivers of Employee Engagement
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How to Deal With an Indecisive Customer
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Techniques to Improve Call Control Skills
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Training Your Team to Take Ownership
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16 New-Age Ideas for Inspiring a Young Workforce of Super-Agents
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Positive Habits for Your Contact Centre Team